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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/2014nhqdr-hispanichealth-pt3.pptx
September 19, 2015 - Always be treated as gently as possible.
Always be treated with courtesy and respect. … Blacks, Asians, NHOPIs, AI/ANs, and Hispanics were significantly less likely to always be treated as … Blacks, Asians, NHOPIs, AI/ANs, and Hispanics were significantly less likely to always be treated with … Denominator: U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population treated for tuberculosis.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/identifying-delirium.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Identifying Delirium
IDENTIFYING DELIRIUM
ABCs OF IDENTIFICATION
Acute/subacute
• Altered mental status with
change in attention
Behavioral disturbance
• (Restless, agitated, combative)
Changes in consciousness
• (Jittery, drowsy, difficult to
arouse)
COMMON CAUSES OF DELIRIUM
COMMON…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/management-SSTI-8x10-pocket-cards.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Cephalexin,
cefadroxil,
amoxicillin/
clavulanate (PO)
for 5–7 days
• Severe PCN allergy:
clindamycin (PO) or
linezolid (PO) for
5–7 days
• Cefazolin
orampicillin/
sulbactam (IV)*
• Severe PCN allergy:
vancomycin (IV)*
• Transfer to hospital
i…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide155.html
October 01, 2014 - 155. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nortriptyline (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Availability
Nortriptyline HCl —Prescription only.
Prescribing instructions
Initiate— Therapy is initiated 10-28 days bef…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide198.html
October 01, 2014 - 198. Specific Populations and Other Topics (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Evidence of effectiveness of tobacco dependence interventions in specific populations
Population of Smokers
Review of Evidence
Psychiatric disorders i…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide197.html
October 01, 2014 - 197. Specific Populations and Other Topics (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Evidence of effectiveness of tobacco dependence interventions in specific populations
Population of Smokers
Review of Evidence
Psychiatric disorders i…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-UTI-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - continued1-3
Common among older adults
Does not lead to increased risk of infection or death
Should not be treated
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/data-tools-webcast-2022-sangria.pdf
January 01, 2022 - and spending
• Health insurance coverage
• Access to care, quality of care, and diabetes
care
• Treated
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-clostridioides-difficile.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Treatment
• Residents with positive CDI tests who do not have symptoms of CDI should not be treated
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/consumer-experience-measurement.html
September 01, 2023 - If patients perceive that they were treated differently than other patients for any number of reasons—such
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www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/high-quality-behavioral-healthcare.html
December 01, 2022 - conditions, severe mental illness, alcohol use disorders, and other substance use disorders, which are treated
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patients-source-understanding-dx-error-vol1-4.html
June 01, 2023 - best to encourage patients and family members to report situations in which they have felt unfairly treated
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/bacteremia-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
MSSA Bacteremia: Management
MSSA should be treated
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/blood-pressure.html
March 01, 2021 - Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, stroke and chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure is very common, affecting about 30 percent of adults in the United States. In 2013, high blood pressure was the main or a contributing…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/ehrformatfaq.html
October 01, 2014 - Children's EHR Format: Frequently Asked Questions
The Format is a set of child-specific requirements (and other requirements of special importance for children) that an electronic health record (EHR) should meet to perform optimally for the particular needs of children. The Format is intended to des…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-UTI-slides.PPT
June 01, 2021 - OR
a Positive Urinalysis
NO SYMPTOMS of Infection
Have Asymptomatic Bacteriuria… and Should NOT Be Treated
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/asc/ascwebinar/smith2slides.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Staff are told about patient safety problems, learning
rather than blame is emphasized, and staff are treated
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/index.html
Prevention
AHRQ Works
Building bridges between research and practice.
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence
A guide to help tobacco users quit.
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - Even if an infection is treated, the terminal illness will remain.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-prescribing-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - Furthermore, uncomplicated cystitis can generally be treated with between 3 and 5 days of antibiotics