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41. Utilization of the PHQ-9 to Monitor Depression Symptoms for Adolescents and Adults: Report (pdf file)
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    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.

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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?

45. 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.

46. Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Effective Treatment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2018 - Doctor Visits for Chronic Joint Symptoms Adults with chronic joint symptoms who have ever seen a doctor … or other health professional for joint symptoms, by race, 2009-2013, and by insurance, Blacks, 2013 … Overall: In 2013, 72% of adults with chronic joint symptoms reported seeing a doctor or other health … professional for joint symptoms. … Blacks were more likely than Whites to report seeing a doctor or other health professional for joint symptoms

47. 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

48. One-Pager-Uti (doc file)
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    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.

49. PowerPoint Presentation: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
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    November 01, 2019 - Remember: Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain. … Common symptoms of catheter-associated UTI are fever and suprapubic tenderness. … of a UTI in the absence of urinary symptoms. … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.

50. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Checklist Version Final (doc 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 cough … often to see how you are feeling, take your temperature, and ask if you are experiencing any other symptoms

51. 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

52. Health and economic outcomes of newborn screening for infantile-onset Pompe disease (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2020 - Mild symptomsd Severe symptomse Die from Pompe disease Die from other causes No symptoms Mild … , mild symptoms, severe symptoms, died from Pompe disease, and died from other causes (Fig. 1). … Mild symptoms included some signs and symptoms. … 0.811–0.892 Severe symptoms with Pompe disease, 0–1 years 0.399 0.341–0.457 Severe symptoms with Pompe … 0.00 0.30 Mild symptoms 0.19 0.67 Severe symptoms 0.10 0.00 Dead from Pompe disease 0.70 0.02 Dead

53. Outpatient Surgery and Patient Safety—The Patient’s Voice (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2003 - surgery and how the respective symptoms were subsequently managed. … symptoms and manage each of them differently. … the majority of the symptoms beginning after surgery (n = 120). … Regardless of when the symptoms occurred, 88 percent (n = 141) of the symptoms were believed by participants … Flow of survey responses for symptoms incurred Figure 2.

54. 6 Tk1 T1-Talking With Residents Final (pdf file)
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    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

55. 4 Tk3 T1-Sample Policy Final (doc file)
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    October 01, 2016 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms. 1. … Request notification if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours. … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms. 1. … vital signs, including temp, every ______ hours for ______ hours; and/or Notify Physician/NP/PA if symptoms … Notify Physician/NP/PA if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours.

56. Measure 1, Section 2, Attachment 2 (pdf file)
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    January 17, 2017 - Assessment of core symptoms of ADHD including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, either … clinical exam by a physician Step 2 Keep records that indicate evidence of an assessment of core symptoms … with a validated diagnostic tool AND/OR Records that indicate evidence of assessment of core symptoms … of impairment in two or more settings Step 4 Keep records that indicate evidence of assessment of symptoms

57. Safe Medication Administration: Magnesium Sulfate | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2023 - of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, and fluid overload … Symptoms Magnesium Level (mg/dl) Normal adult values 1.7–2.4 Therapeutic range 5-9 Loss of … Provide instructions for reporting signs and symptoms to nursing staff. … Signs/symptoms of magnesium toxicity, worsening pre-signs or symptoms of eclampsia, or progression of … Explain expected therapeutic effects, and discuss likely side effects, and symptoms of toxicity that

58. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents (pdf file)
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    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

59. Best Practices Guide for COVID-19 Infection Control and Prevention in Nursing Homes (pdf file)
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    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

60. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    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