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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/4-things.html
March 01, 2017 - 4 Things You Should Know About Urine Cultures
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
1. Bacteria in the urine does not necessarily mean a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is present.
Bacteriuria is the term used to describe a positive urine culture, the presenc…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/part-1-slides.html
February 01, 2019 - "We learned that cloudy urine is not a symptom of CAUTI.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-UTI.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents
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Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in
Long-Term Care Residents
Signs & Symptoms of a UTI
For Residents Without
a Urinary Catheter
� Dysuria
OR
� Fever (>100°F or >2°F above
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/evidencenow_empower.pdf
January 01, 2024 - implementation process and
levels of provider knowledge and confidence), Project ECHO
surveys, and patient symptom
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-2-attachment-2.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Measure 1, Section 2, Attachment 2
SNAC Submission Form Measure 1: Accurate ADHD Diagnosis
Section 2: Detailed Measure Specifications
Attachment 2: Chart Abstraction Algorithm
This algorithm demonstrates how this measure would be calcu…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_Final.docx
October 01, 2016 - .
· A change in behavior alone, such as confusion or disorientation, is rarely, if ever, a symptom of
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/ucsd-pocket-guide.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Symptom Severity (bother, pads per day, # of episodes)
4. Fluid Intake
Physical
5.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/management-SSTI-8x10-pocket-cards.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Cephalexin,
cefadroxil,
amoxicillin/
clavulanate (PO)
for 5–7 days
• Severe PCN allergy:
clindamycin (PO) or
linezolid (PO) for
5–7 days
• Cefazolin
orampicillin/
sulbactam (IV)*
• Severe PCN allergy:
vancomycin (IV)*
• Transfer to hospital
i…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-m.html
October 01, 2020 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal
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Table of Contents
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/ui-exam-room-poster.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Urinary Incontinence Exam Room Poster
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Urinary Incontinence
Exam Room Poster
EMPOWER Team – University
Hospitals of Cleveland
This project was funded under grant numb…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Over-the-counter analgesics and home remedies can be recommended for symptom relief.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/part3-nqs5.html
October 01, 2015 - Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care
National Quality Strategy Priority: Effective Treatment
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Table of Contents
Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care
Acknowledgments
Health Care For Hispanics
National Quality Strategy Priorities: Patient Safety
National Quality Strategy Pri…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/depression/chipra-247-section-2.pdf
June 02, 2025 - For this measure, symptom
assessment tools include:
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - – A change in behavior alone, such as confusion or disorientation, is rarely, if ever, a
symptom of
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Diagnosis
• First, ask about symptoms
o Acute cystitis: dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain
o Pyelonephritis: fever, flank pain
o Sending a urine culture in the absence of symptoms is indicated …
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/ereport-handouts.html
June 01, 2017 - Transfer date and time
Transfer to location (hospital or ED)
Reason for transfer (grouped according to symptom
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-care-processes-tool.docx
January 01, 2017 - Patients are given one point for each symptom that manifests during the specified time frame (zero points … if symptom did not manifest). … psychomotor agitation or retardation, inappropriate speech or mood, sleep/wake cycle disturbances, and symptom
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/daily-care-processes-tool.html
January 01, 2017 - Patients are given one point for each symptom that manifests during the specified time frame (zero points … if symptom did not manifest). … psychomotor agitation or retardation, inappropriate speech or mood, sleep/wake cycle disturbances, and symptom
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-194-section-6-tables-13-14.pdf
June 02, 2025 - CHIPRA 194: Section 6, Tables 13-14
Table 13: Contingency Table for Presence of Signs or Symptoms of Increased Intracranial Pressure in
Administrative Claims and Charts
Signs or Symptoms of Increased Intracranial
Pressure Based on Chart Review
Present Absent Total
Signs or symptoms of increased
intracranial…
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/profile-p9-schoenthaler-mann.html
May 01, 2024 - Improve Chronic Disease Management and Prevention
S10: Enhancing a Mobile Health App for Patient Asthma Symptom