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Acute Bronchitis (Chest Cold) – Patient and Family Member Handout
A single page information sheet for English or Spanish speaking patients and families about acute bronchitis.
1 - Essentials
AHRQ
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Downloadable
English
Free
Patient and Family Engagement
Patients, Family, Visitors, Unpaid Caregivers
Print Resources
Respiratory Infections
Spanish
Acute Bronchitis – Discussion Guide
Part of a collection of AHRQ acute bronchitis resources, this discussion guide can be used in an ambulatory care setting to assist in understanding an approach to acute bronchitis.
3 - Intermediate
Activity Included
AHRQ
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Free
Interactive
Laboratory Collection and Interpretation
Post-Training Support Materials
Respiratory Infections
Germs Can Live in Dirt
Poster educating workers on the hazards in building construction and maintenance projects where Aspergillus and other organisms can pose a risk to vulnerable people.
1 - Essentials
Acute Care Hospital
Acute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)
Adult Day Care
Air Quality
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Ambulatory Surgery
Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Behavioral Health Facilities
CDC
Construction
Downloadable
English
Free
Fungal Infections
Graphics
Hospice and Palliative Care
Infection Preventionists
Non-Clinical / Indirect Healthcare Personnel
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Physical Environment / Environment of Care (EOC)
Print Resources
Respiratory Infections
The Flu – Patient and Family Handout
Information sheet for English or Spanish speaking patients and families about influenza.
1 - Essentials
AHRQ
Any Practice Setting
Downloadable
English
Free
Influenza (Flu)
Patient and Family Engagement
Patients, Family, Visitors, Unpaid Caregivers
Spanish
Influenza and RSV: Discussion Guide
Discussion guide for antibiotic stewardship leaders to discuss practice improvement with staff.
4 - Advanced
AHRQ
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Influenza (Flu)
Respiratory Infections
Influenza – Clinician One-Page Document
Concise information on influenza diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
4 - Advanced
AHRQ
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
English
Free
Influenza (Flu)
Print Resources
The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – slides
Slide set on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent Influenza and RSV without using antibiotics. An accompanying facilitator guide is available.
4 - Advanced
AHRQ
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
English
Facilitator Guide
Free
Influenza (Flu)
Laboratory Collection and Interpretation
Respiratory Infections
Slideshow
Vaccination
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters and Screen Saver
Printable posters and screen-saver focused on 4 moments of antibiotic decision making.
2 - Foundational
Acute Care Hospital
AHRQ
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Free
Graphics
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Print Resources
Learning From Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events
Tool provides a structured approach to help providers identify the steps that led to the adverse event, to reduce the likelihood that another patient will be harmed in the same way.
4 - Advanced
Activity Included
Acute Care Hospital
AHRQ
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Auditing / Observation / Monitoring / Assessment Tools
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Fillable PDF
Free
Interactive
Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO)
Quality Improvement
Identifying Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events Form
Questionnaire for healthcare providers to complete periodically to help identify issues that may result in unnecessary antibiotic administration or antibiotic-associated adverse events that could negatively impact patient safety.
3 - Intermediate
Activity Included
Acute Care Hospital
AHRQ
Antimicrobial & Diagnostic Stewardship
Clinical / Direct Healthcare Personnel
Downloadable
English
Free
Interactive
Quality Improvement
Risk Assessment
Last Updated: March 14, 2024