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261. Chlorhexidine Bathing Routine Reduces Infections in Nursing Homes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2023 - In nursing homes using the bathing routine, known as decolonization, two residents per month avoided … Nearly 14,000 residents were included in the study. … Nursing home residents are at high risk for HAIs due to age, wounds, medical devices, and other illnesses … soap called chlorhexidine and a nasal swab with povidone-iodine (iodophor) to remove pathogens from residents … No change in MDRO prevalence was detected in residents who lived in the nursing homes that used routine

262. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/environment-and-equipment/environment-equipment.pptx
     March 01, 2017 - This training will highlight team members roles’ in protecting residents, families and staff members … [CLICK] Staff also interrupt the chain by helping prevent residents from being a portal of exit. … Frontline staff help residents with good personal hygiene, dress open wounds or sores and use proper … Also think about where the dispenser is stored – can residents access the wipes? Env. … [PAUSE] 15 Wrapup Clean environment and clean equipment keep residents safe.

263. Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     Engage Residents and Family This toolkit helps residents and family members participate in residents … Antibiotics Help Prescribing Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Educate and Engage Residents

264. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50558/psn-pdf
     October 16, 2019 - Multidisciplinary simulation activity effectively prepares residents for participation in patient safety … Multidisciplinary simulation activity effectively prepares residents for participation in patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multidisciplinary-simulation-activity-effectively-prepares-residents-participation … - patient As part of their ACGME requirements, medical residents are expected to participate in patient … This paper describes the implementation of a brief RCA-focused simulation activity for residents at

265. Pilot Study Results From the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS®) Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for Nursing Homes (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2023 - Moving, Transferring, or Lifting Residents 70% 81% 92% 2. … Moving, Transferring, or Lifting Residents 90% 85% 71% 81% 2. … Moving, Transferring, or Lifting Residents 81% 87% 85% 86% 2. … Moving, Transferring, or Lifting Residents 85% 93% 2. … Moving, Transferring, or Lifting Residents 88% 88% 86% 2.

266. CLER Report of Findings 2021: Subprotocol for Operative and Procedural Areas. | PSNet
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     October 18, 2017 - The report concluded that residents did not actively report problems and rarely participated in event … A survey of North American surgical residents and fellows. … October 13, 2018 Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … August 20, 2018 Performance of vascular exposure and fasciotomy among surgical residents … April 16, 2018 Surgical residents' work hours and well-being in year 2 of the FIRST trial

267. Do you have to re-examine to reconsider your diagnosis? Checklists and cardiac exam. | PSNet
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     February 06, 2014 - In this study, internal medicine residents examined a high-fidelity cardiac simulator and then were given … The checklist significantly improved residents' diagnostic accuracy. … However, this benefit was seen only among residents who were allowed to reexamine the simulator after … April 2, 2014 Role of clinical context in residents' physical examination diagnostic … October 4, 2011 Role of clinical context in residents' physical examination diagnostic

268. Suggested Timeline for Implementation (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - Apply to 5–10 residents each month Week 16 Appropriate Collection of Microbiological Specimens … each month Week 44 Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Antibiotic Prescribers … Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Antibiotic Prescribers Four Questions To … With Family Members and Caregivers Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Family … Members and Caregivers Talking With Residents and Family Members About Antibiotics Poster DESC

269. Antibiotic Stewardship Slides, Part 1: Hand Hygiene
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     March 01, 2017 - This often tricks us into thinking that residents require antibiotics. … Educate residents and families regarding antibiotic use! … the residents. … Residents may want antibiotics because they think there is no harm in them. … Be sure to include residents and family members in your discussions.

270. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46603/psn-pdf
     April 12, 2019 - Comparison of internal medicine and general surgery residents' assessments of risk of postsurgical … Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurgical Complications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparison-internal-medicine-and-general-surgery-residents-assessments- … This cross-sectional survey compared internal medicine and surgery residents' gestalt assessment of … While surgical residents were more confident in their estimates than internists, both overestimated

271. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60601/psn-pdf
     June 17, 2020 - Prevalence, types, and sources of bullying reported by US general surgery residents in 2019. … Prevalence, types, and sources of bullying reported by US general surgery residents in 2019. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevalence-types-and-sources-bullying-reported-us-general-surgery-residents … - 2019 In this survey of 6,264 US general surgery residents, 70% reported experiencing at least one … Residents reporting frequent bullying had higher rates of burnout, suicidal thoughts, and thoughts of

272. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/74751/psn-pdf
     February 09, 2022 - A quality improvement initiative to improve patient safety event reporting by residents. … A quality improvement initiative to improve patient safety event reporting by residents. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-improvement-initiative-improve-patient-safety-event-reporting-residents … This hospital implemented a quality improvement (QI) project to increase reporting by pediatric residents … The number of reports submitted increased, as did the number of unique residents submitting reports.

273. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837026/psn-pdf
     May 04, 2022 - Drug-related problems and polypharmacy in nursing home residents: a cross-sectional study. … Drug-related problems and polypharmacy in nursing home residents: a cross-sectional study. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-related-problems-and-polypharmacy-nursing-home-residents-cross- sectional-study … The medication records of 222 older adult residents of one Spanish nursing home were screened for potential … Nearly all included residents were taking at least one potentially inappropriate medication, and drug-drug

274. One-Pager-Influenza (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-influenza.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - Diagnosis • Influenza should be suspected during influenza season (October–March) in nursing home residents … fever, headache, sore throat, cough, myalgias, rhinorrhea.1-3 • Influenza testing should occur for residents … appropriate isolation and testing for SARS CoV-2.5,6 Treatment • All long-term care facility residents … = creatinine clearance Prevention • Influenza vaccination should be provided annually to all residents … Testing and Management Consideration for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms

275. AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruprev/8.html
     December 01, 2017 - (This will be used to identify which residents appear on subsequent reports.) … Bowels CNA documentation of bowel habits Includes: All residents on a unit during each week. … (This will be used to identify which residents appear on subsequent reports.) … (This will be used to identify which residents appear on subsequent reports.) … (This will be used to identify which residents appear on subsequent reports.)

276. Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2018 - Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents With Urinary Tract Infections Long-stay nursing home residents experiencing … Denominator: Long-stay residents, who are defined as having a cumulative stay greater than 100 days. … Overall Rate: In 2013, the percentage of long-stay nursing home residents with a UTI was 6.4%. … had lower rates of UTIs compared with White residents. … Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents With Restraints Long-stay nursing home residents experiencing use

277. An Outpatient 'Zebra' | PSNet
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     January 23, 2020 - In trying to explain the course of events, it is tempting to place the blame solely on the residents … The culprit here may be the way residents are scheduled for their continuity clinics. … It is important that residents approach their patients in the role of the primary provider. … Residents must generate a differential diagnosis regardless of the situation. … Residency directors should consider block clinic rotations and pairing of residents.

278. Beth Israel cited for residents' long hours—facing review for accreditation. | PSNet
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     August 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Beth Israel cited for residents' long hours—facing review … Citation Text: Beth Israel cited for residents' long hours—facing review for accreditation. … February 8, 2023 Evaluation of reasons why surgical residents exceeded 2011 duty hour … October 13, 2018 Surgical residents' work hours and well-being in year 2 of the FIRST … July 20, 2011 Doctors fear work caps for residents may be bad medicine.

279. Session 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod1sess2.html
     October 01, 2014 - Sometimes residents may simply be sleep-deprived. … with others who provide care for your residents. … Check in with residents often. Talk with others who provide care for your residents. … might affect the residents' well-being. … We all care about the residents in our nursing center.

280. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49499/psn-pdf
     December 02, 2020 - The fact that attending physicians supervise residents, as occurred in this case, puts this argument … The culprit here may be the way residents are scheduled for their continuity clinics. … It is important that residents approach their patients in the role of the primary provider. … Residents must generate a differential diagnosis regardless of the situation. … Residency directors should consider block clinic rotations and pairing of residents.