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41. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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

42. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Patients with viral pharyngitis have other signs and symptoms suggesting a viral infection such as low-grade … You may consider treating with antibiotics if the patient is experiencing severe symptoms. … Antibiotic treatment can potentially reduce symptoms of bacterial pharyngitis by about half a day, and … It explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of pharyngitis and emphasizes that antibiotics are … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of pharyngitis

43. ADHD Guidelines Review (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-4.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Rating scales or specific questionnaires containing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) symptoms … If a parent reports that the patient suffers from any symptoms of ADHD that induce impairment or if … the patient scores in the clinical range for ADHD symptoms on a rating scale, then a full evaluation … Treatment of ADHD Should Continue as Long as Symptoms Remain Present and Cause Impairment. … In pre-adolescent children with ADHD/HKD and comorbid symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and/

44. Accurate ADHD Diagnosis, Measure 1, Section 5, Attachment 4 (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-4.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Rating scales or specific questionnaires containing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) symptoms … If a parent reports that the patient suffers from any symptoms of ADHD that induce impairment or if … the patient scores in the clinical range for ADHD symptoms on a rating scale, then a full evaluation … Treatment of ADHD Should Continue as Long as Symptoms Remain Present and Cause Impairment. … In pre-adolescent children with ADHD/HKD and comorbid symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and/

45. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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

46. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Slides
    www.qualitymeasures.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

47. Respiratory Virus Infections (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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

48. Manage-Resident-Uti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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.

49. Assess-Resident-Rti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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.

50. Pilot Study Results From the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS®) Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for Nursing Homes (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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)

51. Talking With Residents and Family Members About Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-RTI.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - • Symptoms of a respiratory infection that may indicate the need for an antibiotic are a fever with … • We will take her temperature and ask about her symptoms regularly. … • If something changes and she shows other signs or symptoms of a bacterial infection, an antibiotic

52. The “Usually Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Community-Acquired Pneumonia – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Slide 4 Moment 1: Diagnosis of CAP SAY: The symptoms of CAP are similar in adults and children. … Other associated symptoms include fatigue or chest pain. … Patients with Legionella pneumonia generally present with acute signs and symptoms such as those described … Both children and adults with a recent case of influenza or recent flulike symptoms (with fevers) who … It explains the symptoms and treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.

53. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Slides
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - vary by age and comorbidities Older children and adults: coldlike symptoms RSV in children <2 years … 18 35 Expectations: Symptoms peak around the fifth day of illness and should start to improve by 7 to … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of influenza and … Flu Symptoms & Diagnosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Influenza (Flu). … https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/index.html. Accessed June 22, 2022. Weekly U.S.

54. 4 Things You Should Know about Urine Cultures (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/reduce/4-things.pdf
    March 01, 2017 - People can have bacteria in the urine that do not cause symptoms or harm; asymptomatic bacteriuria … Urine culturing can actually harm residents who have no CAUTI symptoms. 4. … Urine cultures should only be ordered if one or more CAUTI symptoms are present. … CAUTI signs and symptoms are the following: ■ Fever (even if the resident has another possible cause

55. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia Community-Acquired Pneumonia Diagnosis Symptoms: Cough … tachypnea, or decreased oxygen saturation with rhonchi or crackles • In patients with obvious signs and symptoms … Followup • Remind patients that some symptoms such as fatigue and cough may persist for months. … Patients should be instructed to return to medical attention if they do not have some improvement in symptoms

56. Depression Screening and Follow-Up for Adolescents and Adults (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/depression/chipra-246-section-2.pdf
    March 01, 2016 - • A depression case management encounter that documents assessment for symptoms of depression or … – Documentation of additional depression screening indicating either no depression or no symptoms … The PHQ-9 tool assesses the nine DSM, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria symptoms and … Table DMS-A-1/2/3: Metadata Elements for Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for … Numerator 2 Members who achieve remission of depression symptoms, as demonstrated by the most recent

57. One-Pager-Influenza (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-influenza.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - should be suspected during influenza season (October–March) in nursing home residents with typical symptoms … myalgias, rhinorrhea.1-3 • Influenza testing should occur for residents with recent onset of signs and symptoms … Infection with SARS CoV-2 should be considered in the differential for a resident with respiratory symptoms … Testing and Management Consideration for Nursing Home Residents with Acute Respiratory Illness Symptoms

58. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Slides
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections Describe treatment options to manage the symptoms … Azithromycin helps my symptoms. Everyone in my office is ill. … using effective communication strategies Common patient concerns include: Wanting to feel that their symptoms … Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care Communication: Validate Patient Concerns Assure patients that their symptoms … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of acute viral upper

59. CHIIPRA 194: Section 6, Table 12 (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-194-section-6-table-12.pdf
    April 17, 2019 - CHIIPRA 194: Section 6, Table 12 Table 12: ICD-9-CM Codes to Identify Signs and Symptoms of Increased … unspecified 379.50 Pupillary function Anisocoria 379.41 Vertigo of central origin 386.2 General symptoms

60. Measure 1, Section 2, Attachment 2 (pdf file)
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    January 17, 2017 - 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