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61. Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Determine Whether To Treat (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.docx
    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … session is to review the signs and symptoms of suspected urinary tract infections or UTIs. … We will discuss: Signs and symptoms of UTIs Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection.

62. Urinary Incontinence Care Pathway (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/care-pathway.pdf
    March 21, 2025 - others, shows the various levels of severity of UI and indicates appropriate steps to take to treat symptoms … (SUI vs UUI) Step 1: Identify type of incontinence Participant has complaints/symptoms of urinary … Other symptoms include a need to urinate frequently during day and/or night Mixed Urinary Incontience … (MUI) Symptoms of both SUI and OAB/UUI. … Refer to both pathways and incorporate care options to address symptoms that the patient is predominantly

63. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If your family member is experiencing symptoms of infection and bacteria are found, she or he will typically … • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … • If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … • If your family member has a cough, but no fever or other symptoms, it is often better to wait.

64. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (doc file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If your family member is experiencing symptoms of infection and bacteria are found, she or he will typically … Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it may … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … If your family member has a cough, but no fever or other symptoms, it is often better to wait.

65. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (doc file)
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    October 01, 2016 - . · The most common symptoms of UTIs are a burning feeling when urinating, a strong urge to urinate often … However, many older people get an antibiotic for UTI treatment even though they do not have these symptoms … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … Symptoms of C. diff include painful diarrhea, pain or cramping in the stomach, weight loss, fever, and

66. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/respiratory-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - • Upper respiratory tract infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms … asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or heart failure • For recurrent or chronic symptoms … period for most viral causes of the common cold is 1–3 days and patients may be infectious as long as symptoms … • Antibiotic treatment does not prevent complications.9 • Symptoms usually last about 1 week and up … • Patients should be instructed to contact the clinic or go to the emergency department if symptoms

67. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Slides
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    September 01, 2022 - She is uncomfortable and frustrated with the duration of her symptoms. 5 Sinusitis AHRQ Safety Program … 1,2  Common symptoms: Purulent nasal discharge Facial pain or pressure Nasal congestion Reduced sense … Treatment should be directed at relief of symptoms such as with decongestants. … Symptoms suggestive of orbital cellulitis or central nervous system infection include– Limited ocular … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of sinusitis and

68. Module 3: Communication
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    January 13, 2022 - Seek signs, symptoms of presenting complaint, and lab and imaging results. … I want to confirm my understanding of your symptoms…[list symptoms]. Is there something I missed?” … Background  Acknowledge the impact of the symptoms.  … “From what you have explained, your symptoms are affecting you…[describe how symptoms are affecting the … Confirm your understanding of the symptoms. Acknowledge the patient’s experience.

69. Module 3: Communication
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    January 13, 2022 - Seek signs, symptoms of presenting complaint, and lab and imaging results. … I want to confirm my understanding of your symptoms…[list symptoms]. Is there something I missed?” … Background  Acknowledge the impact of the symptoms.  … “From what you have explained, your symptoms are affecting you…[describe how symptoms are affecting the … Confirm your understanding of the symptoms. Acknowledge the patient’s experience.

70. Final Progress Report: An expert-guided machine-learning approach to estimate the incidence, risk, and harms associated with diagnostic delays for infectious diseases (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/polgren-miller-report.pdf
    January 01, 2025 - We compared the expected versus observed number of visits with disease-related symptoms before diagnosis … Disease-specific risk factors for delay included medical histories of illnesses with similar symptoms … Identifying SSDs (Signs, Symptoms, and Symptomatically Similar Diseases). … Second, many of these signs/symptoms are not well recorded in large observational data sources (e.g. … A patient who is not a regular care seeker may delay care until their symptoms become severe.

71. 76. For the Patient Who Has Recently Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide76.html
    October 01, 2014 - Strong or prolonged withdrawal symptoms If the patient reports prolonged craving or other withdrawal … symptoms, consider extending the use of an approved medication or adding/combining medications to reduce … strong withdrawal symptoms.

72. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/facility-transfer.html
    September 01, 2017 - ED Visits or Hospital Visits Total Counts Mental/ Psychiatric/ Neurological Symptoms … Cardiac/ Circulatory Symptoms Pneumonia/ Respiratory Symptoms Gastro- intestinal … / Genitourinary Symptoms Endocrine/ Nutritional/ Metabolic Issues Musculo- … skeletal/ Joint Symptoms Wound or Skin Issues Observation Stays 10%    

73. Respiratory Virus Infections (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - syndromes caused by respiratory viruses include: − Common cold3 − Uncomplicated sinus infections with symptoms … rhinovirus, parainfluenza, human metapneumovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)3 Signs and Symptoms … Respiratory Infections Respiratory virus infections typically present with several of the following symptoms … If a resident is diagnosed with influenza, start antiviral treatment and screen other residents for symptoms … Reliability of nonlocalizing signs and symptoms as indicators of the presence of infection in nursing-home

74. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - • If your family member is experiencing symptoms and bacteria are found, she or he will typically be … • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … • If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … • If a resident is experiencing these symptoms, a nurse might check his/her heart rate, temperature

75. Manage-Resident-Uti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - She does not have any other symptoms, including fever, chills, or fatigue. … Since she is experiencing symptoms, she should be started on a course of antibiotics. … He is not able to verbalize any symptoms. … denies any urinary symptoms. … Since she has no symptoms, she has asymptomatic bacteriuria.

76. Assess-Resident-Rti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Every resident with these symptoms should be screened for influenza. … Her symptoms are more consistent with a viral infection. … Even for those with up to 4 days of symptoms, oseltamivir may be helpful. … That usually helps with these types of symptoms. … If his symptoms do not improve or he gets worse, he should be evaluated further.

77. 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 - (Item WPH1) (MI = 6%) I have no symptoms of burnout. 34% I am under stress, and don’t always have … as much energy as I did, but I don’t feel burned out. 33% 67% Experienced no symptoms of burnout … I am beginning to burn out and have one or more symptoms of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion. … 21% The symptoms of burnout that I am experiencing won’t go away. … I am at the point where I may need to seek help. 2% 33% Experienced symptoms of burnout Note: (1)

78. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - If you are experiencing symptoms of an infection and bacteria are found, you will typically be prescribed … • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … • If you do not have any symptoms, but your urine sample shows some bacteria, it may be better to wait … • The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection needing an antibiotic are a fever with a bad … often to see how you are feeling, take your temperature, and ask if you are experiencing any other symptoms

79. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.docx
    October 01, 2016 - If you are experiencing symptoms of an infection and bacteria are found, you will typically be prescribed … Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … If you do not have any symptoms, but your urine sample shows some bacteria, it may be better to wait … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection needing an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … often to see how you are feeling, take your temperature, and ask if you are experiencing any other symptoms

80. Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/UTI-one-page.docx
    November 01, 2019 - Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Diagnosis · First, ask about SYMPTOMS … subrapubic pain and fever; patients with catheters may not report dysuria, frequency, or urgency · If symptoms … culture · Do not start antibiotics in patients with a positive UA and/or culture until asking about symptoms … tract CAUTI in women ≤ 65 years if catheter is removed/not replaced 7 days if prompt resolution of symptoms … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.