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1. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
   July 01, 2018 - duration prophylaxis? … equate any prophylaxis with appropriate prophylaxis. … Does prophylaxis work? … Can we use mechanical prophylaxis as a sole agent for prophylaxis? … In nonsurgical patients at risk for VTE, pharmaco-prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis, and

2. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa2.html
   April 01, 2018 - ; and 1.6/1000 and 10/1000 for arthroscopies performed without antibiotic prophylaxis (Table 2). … The percentage of infections was 0.11% (1 in 933) in the group given antibiotic prophylaxis and 0.16% … (3 in 1847) in the group not given no such prophylaxis. … Encourage tobacco cessation (at minimum, abstain for at least 30 days before elective operation) Do not withhold … Cefazolin was the most commonly prescribed surgical prophylaxis followed by methicillin.

3. Improving Patient Safety Systems for Patients With Limited English Proficiency: A Guide for Hospitals (pdf file)
   www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/lepguide.pdf
   September 01, 2012 - long explanations. 11 Family members are not neutral parties to the medical encounter; they may withhold … proceeded with optimal adherence to sterile procedures, the patient received appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis