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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/quality.html
July 01, 2018 - Quality of Life
Long-term care resources about quality of life issues
Staying Healthy Through
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/eol.html
December 01, 2017 - End of Life Care Media Resources
Long-term care resources about end of life care
Articles from
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/pressureulcer.html
December 01, 2017 - Pressure Ulcers
Long-term care resources about pressure ulcers
AHRQ's Safety Program for Nursing
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/epc.html
August 01, 2018 - Evidence Reports and Technical Reviews
Evidence reports and technical reviews about long-term
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/grant-mgmt/index.html
February 01, 2025 - As of February 2008, a new Term of Award— Human Trafficking —applies to all AHRQ grantees. … As of July 2013, a new Term of Award— Pilot for Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections … As of May 26, 2020, a new Term of Award— AHRQ Data Management Plan policy —applies to all AHRQ grantees … As of October 1, 2024, a new term of award condition related to the HHS salary rate limitation (SRL) … The below term of award applies to all AHRQ recipients .
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments/posters.html
June 01, 2021 - The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters
Posters can be reproduced for posting in common areas and work stations, and also can be shared with prescribing clinicians as well as residents and their family members.
The posters below are primarily intended for health care practitioners and nursing…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/improve-use.html
June 01, 2021 - Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Discuss the potential harms associated with antibiotic use.
Recognize that patient harm is largely preventable.
Recognize that changes to the system, not just to the behavior of …
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-concerns.html
June 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents
Effective communication may help residents and family members requesting antibiotics understand that there are potential risks associated with antibiotic use. Try using the DESC technique when conflicts develop with residents and/or their family members. Other po…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/penicillin.html
May 01, 2022 - Penicillin Allergies and Other Side Effects of Antibiotic Use
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Discuss the diagnostic approach to a resident with a penicillin allergy.
Recognize how to conduct a detailed medication allergy history.
Review cross-reactivity between…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/posters.html
June 01, 2021 - Best Practices Pocket Cards & Posters
The materials below are intended for health care practitioners and nursing staff.
Minimum Criteria for Initiation of Antibiotics for Suspected UTI, and When To Send a Urinalysis and Urine Culture (8 x 11, one-sided) (PDF, 202.3 KB)
Minimum Criteria for Initiation o…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/safety/system-change.html
June 01, 2021 - Changing the System To Improve Antibiotic Safety
After viewing or presenting this presentation viewers will be able to—
Use barriers as opportunities to improve systems and prevent problems from recurring.
List factors that may compromise patient safety.
Develop an intervention to reduce barriers and…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/communicate-prescribers.html
June 01, 2021 - Communicating Infectious Concerns With Antibiotic Prescribers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Describe the components of, and when to use SBAR:
S ituation
B ackground
A ssessment
R ecommendation
Implement SBAR to improve communication between…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-family.html
June 01, 2021 - Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Family Members and Caregivers
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Review how to discuss the potential harms of antibiotic use with family members.
Address end-of-life care as it relates to antibiotic use.
Recogni…
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/cellulitis.html
May 01, 2022 - Assessment and Management of the Resident With a Suspected Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
Distinguish infectious cellulitis versus cellulitis mimics.
Discuss the diagnostic approach and empiric management of skin and soft tissue inf…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/omissions.html
October 01, 2019 - Understanding Omissions of Care in Nursing Homes
Adverse events and poor health outcomes are continuing challenges for nursing home residents and staff. Research has shown that many resident harms are avoidable and may be caused by situations in which residents do not receive needed care, often call…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-formula.pdf
April 02, 2025 - long-chain polyunsaturated fats, as well as providing higher caloric intake (e.g., 22kcal/oz),
compared to term … ■ Preterm infants receiving an iron fortified term formula should be given multivitamin (0.5mL/
day … Transitional formula may result in greater weight gain, linear growth, and bone mineralization
than term
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/scientific-rationale.pdf
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T6-Sample_Vignettes_Phase_3_final.doc
April 02, 2025 - Lee, a 71-year-old female, is a long-term resident of the nursing home. … Jones, a 76-year-old man, is a long-term resident of the nursing home facility. … Williams, a 66-year-old woman, is a long-term resident of the nursing home. … Jackson is a 75-year-old, long-term resident of your facility, with no recent hospitalizations.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/findings/tab16.html
December 01, 2012 - >Median
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National HCBS Population
Short-Term … Injurious Falls
256
436
294
308
436
267
Dually Eligible HCBS Participants
Short-Term … Injurious Falls
331
531
376
387
535
342
Medicaid-Only HCBS Participants
Short-Term … 2,480
2,233
Injurious Falls
48
127
63
70
110
56
I/DD Subpopulation
Short-Term … 1,411
1,428
Injurious Falls
65
102
76
70
88
69
SMI Subpopulation
Short-Term
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mrsa-prevention/index.html
November 01, 2024 - implementation project aims to help intensive care units, non-intensive care units, surgical services, and long-term … framework to develop and implement interventions to reduce MRSA in hospitals, surgical services, and long-term … Toolkits for surgical services and long-term care facilities will be completed in 2025.