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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.
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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.
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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 - .
· 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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-slides.pptx
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
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/treat-release.html
September 01, 2017 - Table 4 (continued)
Reason for Transfer
Resident
Cardiac/
Circulatory
Symptoms … Respiratory
Symptoms
Mental/
Psychiatric/
Neurological
Symptoms
Gastrointestinal … /
Genitourinary
Symptoms
Endocrine/
Metabolic/
Nutrition
Issues
Wound or … for Transfer
Resident
Injury: Fall Related
Injury: Not Fall Related
Musculoskeletal Symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/pocket-cards-4x6-skin-infections.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents
Signs and Symptoms Associated
With … drainage with culture of pus
• If clinically unstable (hypotension, fever, tachycardia) or severe symptoms … intravenous
o Discuss hospital transfer if hospital admission is part of goals of care
Signs and Symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.pdf
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.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.docx
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.
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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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/tool_safe-mgso4.docx
May 30, 2013 - of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, and fluid overload … Provider-notification criteria can be based on patient vital signs, FHR patterns, and signs and symptoms … of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, or labor progression … (continued)
Symptoms
Magnesium Level (mg/dl)
Normal adult values
1.7–2.4
Therapeutic range
5 … Provide instructions for reporting signs and symptoms to nursing staff.
References
1.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/NH-WPS-Pilot-Study-Overall-Results-2023.pdf
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)
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-RTI-facilitator-guide.docx
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.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-UTI-facilitator-guide.docx
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.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-2-attachment-3.pdf
June 02, 2025 - record where this info may be
located
Option 1 Option 2
10 Evidence of the assessment of Core Symptoms … Note or
scanned
Attached rating scale
11 Evidence of the assessment of Core Symptoms:
(6 of 9 … record where this info may be
located
Option 1 Option 2
12 Evidence of the assessment of Core Symptoms … or
statement in the report that
information was obtained
about behaviors in school and
home
15 Symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-respiratory-infections.pdf
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
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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 - • 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
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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%
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module3-presenters-notes.pdf
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]. … Background
Acknowledge the impact of the
symptoms. … “From what you have explained, your symptoms are affecting
you…[describe how symptoms are affecting … “If you experience X or Y new symptoms,
please come back in or call the office.”
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module3-communication.pptx
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.
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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.