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121. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/microbiologic-specimens-slides.pptx
     June 01, 2021 - Residents without urinary catheters who develop new pain with urination, or dysuria Commonly Mistaken Symptoms … Placing a new catheter can help hasten the resolution of symptoms. … on local epidemiology) Urine culture – not indicated here, with other localizing symptoms … (respiratory) and no complaints of urinary symptoms Collection of Specimens 14 15 Case 3: Continued … Summary Bacterial cultures should only be collected from residents with abnormal and concerning clinical symptoms

122. Completion Guide for the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Form (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-completion-guide.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - on your assessment at the time you are reviewing the case: • If the resident currently has signs or symptoms … ” • If the resident does not have signs or symptoms of an infection, mark “no.” Question 2. … the initial assessment of the resident and the time you are reviewing the case: • Mark all signs or symptoms … Based on the initial assessment of the resident and the presenting signs and/or symptoms: • If supportive … Based on the initial assessment of the resident and the presenting signs and/or symptoms: Question 4

123. Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the Primary Care Setting (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/cap_pc-pamphlet.pdf
     January 01, 2018 - based on four readily available clinical data elements commonly collected for patients presenting with symptoms … benefits of integrating the CAP CDS tool into your clinical practice when seeing patients presenting with symptoms … designed to integrate the CRB-65 assessment into your workflow when diagnosing patients presenting with symptoms

124. Breakout Session: Use of Data and Measurement in Improving Diagnostic Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/brady-summit2016-breakout.pdf
     September 28, 2016 - Aims: • To examine the frequency of inpatient admissions for related symptoms after discharge … from an ED for chest symptoms … Admissions After Discharge from an Emergency Department for Chest Symptoms 97.0% 0.2% 1.7% 0.5% … Disorder Study Conclusions & Implications • Admission for AMI after discharge from an ED for chest symptoms … Admissions After Discharge from an Emergency Department for Chest Symptoms Study Conclusions & Implications

125. Integrating Tobacco Cessation Into Electronic Health Records | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking/emr.html
     August 01, 2018 - counsel about smoking prevention and cessation when patients present for well-patient exams or with symptoms

126. Urine Culturing Stewardship in the ICU Setting Facilitator Notes (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urine-culturing-notes.docx
     April 01, 2022 - Bacteriuria diagnosed by a UA or a culture without signs or symptoms is defined as asymptomatic bacteriuria … Allen, one must evaluate her for signs and symptoms of CAUTI. … Does she have symptoms suggestive of a CAUTI, including flank pain or CVA (costovertebral angle) tenderness … Symptoms of UTI are rarely reported in ICU patients, which can be a barrier to patient evaluation for … Remember that many providers feel pressured to treat positive urine cultures, even when symptoms are

127. AHRQ COVID-19 Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/index.html
     January 01, 2019 - Long COVID Care Network Nine AHRQ-supported clinics addressing the debilitating symptoms … CDC Information on vaccines, testing, treatment, and symptoms

128. Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Blood Clots | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/disease/bloodclots.html
     August 01, 2017 - This guide describes ways to prevent and treat blood clots; symptoms; and medication side effects as … Contents Introduction Causes of Blood Clots Symptoms of a Blood Clot Preventing Blood Clots Treatment … Return to Contents Symptoms of a Blood Clot You may have a blood clot if you see or feel: New

129. Mental Health Problems in Foster Care Children (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chain/patient-tools/foster-parent-mental-health-handout.pdf
     September 01, 2013 - If you can keep a record of the symptoms, it may include: A list of the symptoms, when each symptom … started, how often the symptoms happen, and when they flare up or get worse Any traumatic events … that happened right before the symptoms started or got worse If Your Doctor Wants To Treat Your Foster … J What will we do if my child’s symptoms do not get better or if they get worse? … At each visit, the doctor may: J Review your child’s symptoms J Check to see how well the treatment

130. Keep COVID-19 Out! CDC COVID-19 Prevention Messages for Frontline Long-term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/prevention-frontline.html
     February 01, 2021 - The video describes the importance of wearing facemasks, using facemasks correctly, checking for symptoms

131. 5-Minute Learning Modules for Frontline Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/learning-modules/index.html
     March 01, 2023 - Identification & Prevention series This series of three learning modules focuses on identifying the signs and symptoms … of COVID-19, knowing when and how to report signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and remembering to maintain

132. SOPS Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for Hospitals (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/workplace-safety/Workplace-Safety-for-Hospitals-12-15-22.docx
     December 01, 2022 - please note the following: · Positive response on Work Stress/Burnout, in other words “Experiencing no symptoms … is calculated by combining the percentages of response to the first two responses: · 1: “I have no symptoms … Using your own definition of “burnout,” please select one of the answers below: ☐ 1 I have no symptoms … of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion. ☐ 4 The symptoms of burnout that I am experiencing won’t go … I am at the point where I may need to seek help.* * If you indicated you have symptoms of burnout or

133. SOPS Workplace Safety Supplemental Item Set for Nursing Homes (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/WorkplaceSafetyForNursingHomes.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - calculated by combining the percentages of response to the first two responses: – 1: “I have no symptoms … Using your own definition of “burnout,” please select one of the answers below: ☐ 1 I have no symptoms … ☐ 3 I am beginning to burn out and have one or more symptoms of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion … ☐ 4 The symptoms of burnout that I am experiencing won’t go away. … I am at the point where I may need to seek help.* * If you indicated you have symptoms of burnout or

134. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/respiratory-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Slide 4 Moment 1: Diagnosing CAP SAY: A number of signs and symptoms commonly are observed … If a patient has respiratory symptoms but does not have signs, symptoms, and imaging findings consistent … Generally patients have symptoms strongly suggestive of influenza followed by an improvement in signs … and symptoms, with then a recurrence of fevers and respiratory findings. … First, regarding CAP, before prescribing antibiotics for a patient with signs and symptoms suggestive

135. TeamSTEPPS Video Debrief Guide: CUS-Maternal Health (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/cus-facilitator-guide-maternal-equity.pdf
     August 30, 2023 - Roberts presents to her primary care clinic with symptoms of preeclampsia about a week and a half after … Roberts’ symptoms. Her nurse is concerned and uses CUS words to speak up.

136. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - The diagnosis should not be made on chest x-ray findings in the absence of relevant respiratory symptoms … Common clinical symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and pleuritic chest pain. … It is important to consider alternative causes of respiratory symptoms that could be contributing to … clinical symptoms such as atelectasis, volume overload, aspiration pneumonitis, or pulmonary embolism … Of note, a patient who cannot generate any sputum and has minimal or no respiratory symptoms may not

137. TeamSTEPPS Video: Limited English Proficiency Safety: Checkback | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/resources/additional/check-back.html
     July 01, 2023 - English Proficiency Safety: Checkback (57 seconds) Clarifying the meaning of a patient’s reported symptoms

138. Communicating With Patients and Families About Antibiotic Decisions – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - The problem is that another healthcare practitioner has prescribed antibiotics for similar symptoms in … brands, drink at least five 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and consider a humidifier” depending on the symptoms … It is possible that the symptoms previously improved because of the natural course of bronchitis—symptoms … examining the child prior to making a management plan, and offers alternative options that might reduce symptoms … antibiotics are not necessary, and alternative symptomatic management, provide clear guidance on signs and symptoms

139. Nurses’ Role in Diagnosis, Through the Lens of Distributed Cognition | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses3.html
     August 01, 2022 - frequently interrupted by clinicians (or even family members) or are not given time to talk about their symptoms … in their own words may limit discussion of their symptoms, which can result in significant diagnostic … nurses make up a key part of “the diagnostic safety net,” 12 because they often identify key signs and symptoms … aggregating specific observations to make ever broader categories of information to understand the symptoms

140. Nurses' Role in Diagnosis, Through the Lens of Distributed Cognition | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses3.html
     August 01, 2022 - frequently interrupted by clinicians (or even family members) or are not given time to talk about their symptoms … in their own words may limit discussion of their symptoms, which can result in significant diagnostic … nurses make up a key part of “the diagnostic safety net,” 12 because they often identify key signs and symptoms … aggregating specific observations to make ever broader categories of information to understand the symptoms