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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-prescribing-patterns-emergency-physicians-and-risk-long-term-use
August 15, 2018 - Study
Opioid-prescribing patterns of emergency physicians and risk of long-term use … Opioid-Prescribing Patterns of Emergency Physicians and Risk of Long-Term Use. … Opioid-Prescribing Patterns of Emergency Physicians and Risk of Long-Term Use. … emergency departments and other settings: characteristics of prescriptions and association with long-term
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/track-measure.html
April 01, 2023 - presentation, viewers will be able to—
Learn how to collect and track antibiotic use in your long-term
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments/index.html
August 01, 2021 - Sometimes long-term care staff recognize that something is not quite right with the resident but aren
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/index.html
February 01, 2025 - Hospitals and Health Systems
Tools and resources for Hospitals, Long-term Care Facilities, and … Toolkit for Hospitals RED (Re-Engineered Discharge) Toolkit Universal ICU Decolonization Protocol Long-Term … Care Resources Toolkits, recommendations, and other resources for long-term care facilities to improve
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/characteristics-initial-prescription-episodes-and-likelihood-long-term-opioid-use-united
April 24, 2018 - Classic
Characteristics of initial prescription episodes and likelihood of long-term … Characteristics of Initial Prescription Episodes and Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use - United States … Characteristics of Initial Prescription Episodes and Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use - United States … January 18, 2023
Medication use evaluation of high-dose long-term opioid de-prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy1/Strat1_Tool_5_InfoSession_508.pdf
April 02, 2025 - Strategy 1: Patient & Family Advisor Information Session (Tool 5) 7
Advisors for short-term projects … Session (Tool 5)
Advisor commitments
• [Insert information on typical time commitment for short-
term … ]
• [Insert information on time commitment, term length,
compensation, and training.]
14 Strategy … ]
• [Insert information about time commitment, term lengths,
compensation, training.]
18 Strategy … and Family Advisor Opportunities at�[Insert Hospital Name]
Working with advisors
Advisors for short-term
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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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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/nursing-home-information-technology-it-optimal-medication-and-care-delivery
January 01, 2023 - Clinical Decision Support System
Medication Management System
Care Setting
Long-Term … Care Facility
Population
Nurse
Type of Care
Long-Term Care … a project that standardized pressure ulcer data elements and electronic documentation used by long term … Implementation of Health Information Technology in Long-Term Care Settings: Finding from the Health IT … Link:
Implementation of Health Information Technology in Long-Term Care Settings: Findings from
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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…