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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/changing-system-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
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Changing the System To Improve Patient Safety
Long-Term … After 3 days in the hospital, he is transferred back to your long-term care facility. … From the perspective of the long-term care provider, this resident was transferred from the hospital … These are common challenges in long-term care settings. … The resident was transferred to long-term care on oral, not intravenous, antibiotics.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-patient-safety-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
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Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue
Long-Term … Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue
Long-Term … · Prescribers outside of the long-term care facility can also influence antibiotic use. … We’re only going to focus on those that occurred in the long-term care facility. … SAY:
The rest of the problems took place outside of the long-term care facility.
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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/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/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/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/best-practices/uti-assess.html
June 01, 2021 - Card – Suspected Urinary Tract Infection in Long-Term Care Residents (PDF, 178.8 KB)
Poster – Suspected … Urinary Tract Infection in Long-Term Care Residents (PDF, 202.3 KB)
The materials below are
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www.ahrq.gov/data/apcd/backgroundrpt/app-b.html
November 01, 2020 - Health Partners National Quality Forum (NQF)-endorsed measures
National Quality Forum
Search Term … Assurance (NCQA)
Bridges to Excellence NQF-endorsed measures
National Quality Forum
Search Term … NCQA
NCQA Relative Resource Use Measures – NQF endorsed
National Quality Forum
Search Term
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=10
January 01, 2022 - Post Vaccine Considerations for Residents This post-vaccination guidance is intended for long-term care … Results of Point of Care Testing for COVID-19: A New National Healthcare Safety Network Tool for Long-term … Administration for Community Living (ACL) webpage summarizes resources available to people experiencing long term … Protection Guidance for the Employers of Those Working in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Other Long-Term … COVID-19 Pandemic This guidance is specificallly focused on how to use respirators to protect long-term
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-f.docx
September 01, 2016 - Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3)
Long-Term Care Safety Toolkit
Appendix F. … 16-0003-03-EFSeptember 2016
AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
Long-Term Care Safety
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/dos_and_donts.pdf
March 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Long-term Care: HAIs/CAUTI
References
1. … Long‐term Care Facility (LTCF) Component Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance Module: UTI
Event … Surveillance Definitions of Infections in Long‐Term Care Facilities: Revisiting the McGeer Criteria.
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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/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/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/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/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/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/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…