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  1. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips98.html
    October 01, 2014 - As a result, prevalence of appropriate VTE prophylaxis increased from 55 to 100 percent for surgical … prophylaxis and 100 percent for patients admitted to the hospitalist service between March and August … As a result of these interventions, appropriate VTE prophylaxis increased from 0 to 100 percent, and … The dashboard appears in green if the patient is on pharmacological prophylaxis, in yellow if the patient … is on sequential compression devices or if a contraindication is documented, and in red if VTE prophylaxis
  2. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/guide1.html
    February 01, 2016 - Relying on order sets alone will not reach desired levels of appropriate VTE prophylaxis. … The most effective improvement strategies focus on improving ordered prophylaxis, monitoring for care … materials around the subset of patients who may require extended duration prophylaxis. … Key metrics include the prevalence of appropriate VTE prophylaxis and the incidence of HA-VTE. … Even the best order set, however, will fail to achieve near-perfect appropriate prophylaxis.
  3. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/practices.html
    April 01, 2020 - Status Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae  ( PDF , 1.4 MB) Contact Precautions Harms Due to Anticoagulants … Intervention TCM: Transitional Care Model Venous Thromboembolism ( PDF , 1.4 MB) Postsurgical Prophylaxis
  4. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/audit-briefing-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Bleeding concerns (e.g., anticoagulant use). Blood availability. Allergies. … Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. Warmers. Lab/radiology review. … Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis  - 100% Yes. Glycemic control - 40% Yes. … Anticoagulant use - 10% Yes. Access issues - 20% Yes. Airway risk - 20% Yes.
  5. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/tools/applying-cusp/or-briefing-audit.html
    December 01, 2017 - blockers       Airway risk       Access issues       Bleeding concerns (e.g., anticoagulant … availability       Allergies       Glycemic control       Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
  6. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/implementation/imp_audit_briefing.pptx
    December 01, 2017 - ’s policy is to measure specific clinical items related to the procedure, like deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis … Glycemic control Allergies Blood availability Anticoagulant use Access issues Airway risk Beta blockers … Some things are done universally, like deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis and allergies. … consent ABX given ABX redosing time Beta blockers Airway risk Access issues Bleeding concerns (e.g., anticoagulant … consent ABX given ABX redosing time Beta blockers Airway risk Access issues Bleeding concerns (e.g., anticoagulant
  7. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/standalone_psi_casestudy.pdf
    August 03, 2016 - improve DVT/PE prevention, including: • Providing additional education and resources on existing prophylaxis … site; • Assisting clinical pharmacists in daily identification of all patients not receiving chemical prophylaxis … ; and • Shifting chemical prophylaxis dosing to avoid missed doses due to changes in scheduled surgical … investigation is whether the DVT was preventable (for example, whether the patient was given the right prophylaxis
  8. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/43-pathway-worksheet.docx
    June 01, 2023 - Clinical practice guidelines for antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery. … Postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis: 1. Ondansetron 2. … Options include low molecular weight heparin, vitamin K antagonists, direct oral anticoagulants, or aspirin … Heparin* Low molecular weight heparin* Options may also include vitamin K antagonists, direct oral anticoagulants … Tip: Include VTE prophylaxis in admission order sets and have policy in place to prescribe VTE prophylaxis
  9. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/a4a_combo_psi_casestudy.pdf
    July 06, 2016 - to Improve Hospital Quality and Safety • Providing additional education and resources on existing prophylaxis … • Assisting clinical pharmacists in daily identification of all patients not receiving chemical prophylaxis … ; and • Shifting chemical prophylaxis dosing to avoid missed doses due to changes in scheduled surgical … investigation is whether the DVT was preventable (for example, whether the patient was given the right prophylaxis
  10. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/building-ambulatory-long-desc.html
    April 01, 2021 - Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis patterns among patients with rheumatic diseases receiving … Using health-system-wide data to understand hepatitis B virus prophylaxis and reactivation outcomes in
  11. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/app-d.html
    April 01, 2017 - Warmer in place |___| Risk of venous thromboembolism             - Compression boots and/or anticoagulants … Surgical procedure to be performed matches the consent |___| Surgical site |___| Has antibiotic prophylaxis
  12. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps/webinars/2013-materials/teamstepps-monthly-webinar-dec2013.pptx
    January 01, 2013 -     Airway  risk       Access  issues       Bleeding  concerns  (e.g.,  anticoagulant …  availability       Allergies       Glycemic  control         DVT  prophylaxis
  13. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/50-multimodal-analgesia-facilitator.docx
    June 01, 2023 - control, providers must be aware of the concurrent use of anticoagulation (even venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
  14. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Kravitz.pdf
    February 09, 2005 - hazardous of drugs commonly prescribed today.8–13 Dosing errors that result in excessively high or low anticoagulantAnticoagulant-related bleeding: clinical epidemiology, prediction, and prevention. … Guideline-based consultation to prevent anticoagulant-related bleeding. … Comparison of a nomogram and physician-adjusted dosage of warfarin for prophylaxis against deep-vein … Computer- adjusted dosage of anticoagulant therapy improves the quality of anticoagulation.
  15. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapj.html
    April 01, 2018 - Administration   Y   Y   Peri-Op Proton Pump Inhibitor   Y   Y   Peri-Op VTE Prophylaxis
  16. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/comparison.html
    September 01, 2022 - Table of Contents Adverse Drug Events (ADEs): General Medication Topics ADEs: Harms Due to Anticoagulants … Update (Not reviewed) Protocols for High-Risk Drugs: Reducing Adverse Drug Events Related to Anticoagulants … Clinical Pharmacists (Not reviewed) Summary of Evidence (Not reviewed) ADEs: Harms Due to Anticoagulants … Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism Summary of Evidence Update (Not reviewed) Post-Surgical Prophylaxis
  17. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/exe-summary.html
    March 01, 2020 - Evidence of the effect of anticoagulant management services is moderately positive on time to therapeutic … Anticoagulants: Nomograms/Protocols for Novel Oral Anticoagulants Protocol adherence Mean time … Anticoagulants: Anticoagulant Care in Transitions Between Hospital and Home Hemorrhagic events … Venous Thromboembolism: Use of aspirin for VTE prophylaxis Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism … other pharmacologic agents which, combined with its lower cost, makes it an appealing option for VTE prophylaxis
  18. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/index.html
    February 01, 2024 - Maynard also sits on an expert review panel for a phase 3 study on rivaroxaban for VTE prophylaxis in
  19. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/improving-slides.html
    October 01, 2020 - hypothermia - operation >1 hour Warmer in place Risk of venous thromboembolism Boots and/or anticoagulants … Has antibiotic prophylaxis been given within the last 60 minutes, if indicated? … Known allergies Essential imaging Antibiotic prophylaxis Is it a safety step you might not … Iodine/tinted prep – Doesn't belong on a checklist Antibiotic prophylaxis – Does belong on a checklist
  20. ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/improving/improving.pptx
    May 01, 2017 - Risk of hypothermia - operation >1 hour Warmer in place Risk of venous thromboembolism Boots and/or anticoagulants … ’s name Planned surgical procedure matches listing on the consent form Surgical site Has antibiotic prophylaxis … Known allergies Essential imaging Antibiotic prophylaxis Is it a safety step you might not have … Iodine/tinted prep – Doesn’t belong on a checklist Antibiotic prophylaxis – Does belong on a checklist

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