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21. The Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - As there are no available clinical trials to define the optimal duration of therapy for sinusitis in … treatment can help them feel better. … Topical decongestants should not be used more than 3 to 5 consecutive days due to risk of rebound congestion … Antibiotic therapy with 5–7 days of amoxicillin-clavulanate is recommended. … Remember that criteria for antibiotic therapy are either worsening symptoms OR persistent symptoms OR

22. Universal ICU Decolonization: An Enhanced Protocol (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/universalicu.pdf
    September 01, 2013 - Mupirocin – A novel topical antibiotic. … Topical 2% mupirocin versus 2% fusidic acid ointment in the treatment of primary and secondary skin … o Mupirocin ointment is used for decolonization but is also used for topical treatment of some infections … Topical therapy for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization: impact on infection risk … • Topical wound treatment.  Nasal ointment is not systemically absorbed.

23. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-slides.pptx
    November 01, 2019 - Describe empiric treatment options for cellulitis. … Can I narrow therapy or change from IV to oral therapy? … Less painful than cellulitis No fever or significant leukocytosis Treat with elevation, compression, topical … Can I narrow therapy or change from IV to oral therapy? … Can I narrow therapy or change from IV to oral therapy?

24. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2025 - quality of health services, medical practice patterns, access to healthcare programs, and outcomes of treatment … And more, including : HCUP Topical Reports .  HCUP Database Reports .  HCUP Methods Series .

25. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses – Slides
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - distinguish it from mimicking conditions Describe the microbiology of cellulitis and how that informs empiric therapy … antibiotic regimens for cellulitis that minimize adverse events Discuss reasonable durations of antibiotic therapy … drainage Itchiness and scaling may be present Less pain than cellulitis No fever Treat with compression, topical … should be improving by day three Lack of complete resolution does NOT mean that the patient is failing therapy … Five- to seven-day courses of therapy are sufficient for most cases of cellulitis Cellulitis AHRQ

26. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Abscesses – Slides (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Venous stasis dermatitis can be treated with elevation of the extremity, compression, and topical steroids … Both agents are also effective therapies for MSSA. … Empiric treatment should include coverage for MRSA. … While the primary treatment for cutaneous abscesses is drainage, adjunctive antibiotic therapy may be … Slide 18 Non-Antibiotic Therapy SAY: Successful treatment of cellulitis requires more than just

27. On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/assessment.html
    December 01, 2017 - incorporates elements from the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) with additional standardized treatment … Treatments. Adjunctive therapies. Interventions and consultations. …         Surgical/sharp             Other             Topical …             Hydrotherapy (e.g., whirlpool, pulsed lavage, vibration therapy)   …           Oxygen therapy (includes hyperbaric and topical therapy)          

28. Strategy 6J: Support Groups and Self-Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/health-promotion-education/strategy6j-support-self-care.html
    March 01, 2020 - increase patients' knowledge about their disease and, in some cases, improve compliance with prescribed treatment … Additionally, many guidebooks are available that can serve as a text for self-care programs or as a topical

29. Puh-Erepguide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-erepguide.docx
    February 10, 2014 - Treatment changes include treatment orders and adjunctive therapies as recorded from physician orders … This item does not include orders to discontinue a treatment or adjunctive therapy. … Pressure Ulcer Treatment Summary Report displays a 6-week view of pressure ulcer treatments and characteristics … Topical and Protective Agents (Including Periwound Skin). … wound therapy, hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy, or other) are also displayed.

30. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-children-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - rates of AOM due to S. pneumoniae are declining in the setting of high rates of pneumococcal vaccines, therapy … For unilateral otitis media without otorrhea either antibiotic therapy can be initiated, or observation … No additional topical antibiotic ear drops are necessary. … This is true for children receiving antibiotic therapy as well as those who are being observed without … Slide 14 Duration of Antibiotic Therapy SAY: The treatment course depends on age and symptom severity

31. 034-Ss-Action-Chart-Decisionmaking-Readiness (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/034-ss-action-chart-decisionmaking-readiness.docx
    April 01, 2025 - reported rarely in the United States.23 · Mupirocin ointment is used for decolonization but also for topical … treatment of some infections. … Resistance to these agents will not result in the loss of an antimicrobial therapy. · Aren’t some bacteria … Cost-effectiveness of preoperative nasal mupirocin treatment in patients undergoing total hip and knee … Topical therapy for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization: impact on infection risk

32. Delivery System Research Initiative | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2020 - Topical Papers and Briefs Presentations, topical papers and briefs on advanced methods, critical areas

33. Puh-Assessment (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-assessment.docx
    June 02, 2025 - incorporates elements from the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) with additional standardized treatment … Adjunctive therapies Interventions and consultations The following materials are provided: On-Time … hydrosurgical) Conservative sharp Surgical/sharp Other Topical … Hydrotherapy (e.g., whirlpool, pulsed lavage, vibration therapy) Oxygen … therapy (includes hyperbaric and topical therapy) Other Resident ID:

34. Background Report for the Request for Public Comment on Initial, Recommended Core Set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for Voluntary Use by Medicaid and CHIP Programs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-b1.html
    December 01, 2009 - CONDITIONS Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Illness AC-1 Upper respiratory infection—appropriate treatment … -8 19 7 6-8 19 7 5-8 19 Acute Otitis Externa AC-11 Acute Otitis Externa—Topical … therapy 7 6-8 19 6 5-7 19 5 3-5 19 AC-13 Acute Otitis Externa—avoidance of … inappropriate use of systemic antimicrobial therapy 7 6-8 19 6 5-7 19 6 5-7 19

35. PowerPoint Presentation
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-erepguide_slides.pptx
    November 01, 2016 - and Treatment Guidelines. … Adjunctive therapies Interventions and consultations Content of On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment November … onset and ulcer days Ulcer onset date, site, initial and most recent stage Ulcer status, number of treatments … and interventions: Treatments (e.g., wound cleanser, debridement, topical and protective agents, dressings … Width, and Depth Braden Score Healed, Improving, or Worsening Signs of Delayed Healing Current Stage Treatments

36. Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Support Groups and Self-Care (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/communication/cahps-strategy-section-6-j.pdf
    July 01, 2017 - increase patients’ knowledge about their disease and, in some cases, improve compliance with prescribed treatment … Additionally, many guidebooks are available that can serve as a text for self-care programs or as a topical

37. On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing: Introduction to Pressure Ulcer Healing Reports Facilitator Training Instructor's Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/erepguide.html
    December 01, 2016 - Treatments. Adjunctive therapies. Interventions and consultations. … Treatment changes include treatment orders and adjunctive therapies as recorded from physician orders … This item does not include orders to discontinue a treatment or adjunctive therapy. … Topical and Protective Agents (Including Periwound Skin). … wound therapy, hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy, or other) are also displayed.

38. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-facilitator-guide.pdf
    November 01, 2019 - Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections …  Describe empiric treatment options for cellulitis  Discuss the role of antibiotic therapy for … Venous stasis dermatitis can be treated with elevation of the extremity, compression, and topical steroids … Empiric treatment should include coverage for MRSA. … The primary treatment for cutaneous abscesses is drainage, and the role of adjunctive antibiotic therapy

39. Puh-Assessment (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-assessment.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - incorporates elements from the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) with additional standardized treatment …  Adjunctive therapies  Interventions and consultations The following materials are provided … ultrasound and hydrosurgical) Conservative sharp Surgical/sharp Other Topical … Hydrotherapy (e.g., whirlpool, pulsed lavage, vibration therapy) Oxygen therapy (includes … hyperbaric and topical therapy) Other Resident ID: REPORT DATE M

40. Appendix A: Priority Topics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/casalino/paper/idkeydsrapa.html
    February 01, 2014 - (e.g., treatment choice, knowledge acquisition, treatment-preference concordance, decisional conflict … disorders in adolescents and adults in diverse treatment settings. … of conventional medical management of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and adults, versus conventional therapy … of different disease management strategies in improving the adherence to and value of pharmacologic treatments … Compare the effectiveness of different treatment approaches (e.g., integrating mental health care and