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21. Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2021 - Measures Program PQMP Measures Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms … Improvement PQMP Grantees Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms … created August 2021 Internet Citation: Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms

22. Urinary Tract Infections (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - Tract Infections Diagnosis • First, ask about symptoms … , suprapubic pain o Pyelonephritis: fever, flank pain o Sending a urine culture in the absence of symptoms … pregnancy or in patients who will undergo urologic procedures involving mucosal bleeding1 • Second, if symptoms … and adult women with acute cystitis can be treated without testing given the strong correlation of symptoms … Treatment • Do not start antibiotics for a positive UA or urine culture without asking about symptoms

23. Influenza (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - therapy.2,3 • If there is not a high prevalence of influenza during flu season, test patients with flu symptoms … • Antivirals are most effective if initiated within 48 hours of symptoms. … • For patients improving from influenza who develop new fevers or symptoms of illness, consider an … Flu Symptoms & Diagnosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Influenza (Flu). … https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/index.html. Accessed June 22, 2022. 3.

24. Applying Human Factors to Make it Easier for Clinicians to Do Their Jobs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2022 - The potential for a CVD diagnostic error can begin as soon as women describe their symptoms, according … Some updated materials may include symptoms more commonly described by women, such as pain in the neck … But even an expanded list of symptoms can create a certain level of ambiguity, Dr. Miller notes. … For example, one professional group recently labeled symptoms more commonly affecting women as “atypical … “No, those symptoms are not atypical, they are just how women present symptoms.”

25. Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults: Report (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-245-fullreport.pdf
    December 01, 2019 - Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults: Report Utilization … of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults Section 1. … Measure Name Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults 1.B … This measure, Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults, assesses … This process measure assesses the routine monitoring of symptoms among those with depression.

26. AHRQ Efforts To Address Long COVID | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2024 - Long COVID is broadly defined as signs, symptoms, and conditions that continue or develop after initial … The signs, symptoms, and conditions are present for four weeks or more after the initial phase of infection … These questions include whether sample members who had COVID-19 had any symptoms lasting 3 months or … longer that they did not have prior to having COVID-19, whether the sample member had symptoms at the … time of the interview, and if so, how much these long-term symptoms reduced their ability to carry out

27. 4 Tk1 T4-Urinalysis And Utis Improving Care Final 0 (doc file)
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    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.

28. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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.

29. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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

30. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-8x11-UTI.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - � Dysuria OR � Fever (>100°F or >2°F above baseline) AND at least one of the following symptoms … Send a Urinalysis and Urine Culture: � If the urine is foul smelling or cloudy, without other urinary symptoms … document care” or “test of cure” � For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … , modify antibiotics or start antibiotics (if not receiving active antibiotics) Signs & Symptoms

31. Minimum Criteria for Antibiotics Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms. … Request notification if symptoms worsen or if unresolved (suggest duration). … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms. … Yes 19 No 24 What symptoms does the resident have? … Yes 22 No 24 What symptoms does the resident have?

32. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Slide 7 Moment 1: Diagnosis SAY: You should suspect influenza in patients with typical symptoms if … Slide 8 Moment 1: Diagnosis SAY: The most common symptoms of influenza are fever, headache, sore … with more severe symptoms like high fever, decreased appetite, and progressive cough. … RSV symptoms peak around day 5 of illness and start to improve by 7–10 days. … The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of Influenza and RSV.

33. CHIPRA 194: Section 6, Tables 13-14 (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-194-section-6-tables-13-14.pdf
    April 17, 2019 - 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

34. 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

35. One-Pager-Uti (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-UTI.docx
    June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisUrinary Tract Infections (UTI) · First, ask about SYMPTOMS … pain and fever; residents with catheters may not report dysuria, frequency, or urgency2,3 · If UTI symptoms … not start antibiotics in residents with a positive UA and/or culture until confirming that relevant symptoms … Lower urinary tract symptoms in men. UpToDate. … February 2021. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-in-men.

36. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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

37. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.pdf
    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

38. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Final (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - • 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 … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … • The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection needing an antibiotic are a fever with a bad … • If you are only experiencing a cough, but you do not have a fever or any other symptoms, it is

39. Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/infection-control-and-prevention.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Monitor for common symptoms of COVID-19, such as cough, shortness of breath, loss of smell or taste … When potential cases are identifi ed and residents or staff show signs or symptoms of COVID-19, testing … For example, as illustrated in the sample diagram below, if a resident is showing symptoms … SAMPLE DECISION TREE: MONITOR RESIDENTS DURING DAILY ENCOUNTERS FOR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 … staff Isolate resident and provide appropriate care Is the resident experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

40. 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