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41. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4v_combo_pdi10-sepsis-bestpractices.pdf
    May 17, 2016 -  Normal blood pressure for age. … If low cardiac output and elevated systemic vascular resistance with normal blood pressure present, … Equipment • Equipment for blood draws • Appropriate medications, including antibiotics and vasopressors

42. Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Cholesterol Management (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol-pcor.pdf
    November 01, 2016 - The initiative is focusing on the ABCS of heart health—Aspirin use by high-risk individuals, Blood pressure … www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/cholesterol-in-adults.pdf http://www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow http://www.ahrq.gov Blood … Pressure Control Rationale for Blood Pressure Control Evaluating and Measuring Use ofPCOR-supported

43. Tailoring Digital Technologies To Improve Outcomes Among Minorities With Chronic Conditions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-schoenthaler.html
    March 01, 2024 - The system allowed LHWs to track blood pressure readings on web-based and congregation-specific dashboards … pressure. … Schoenthaler’s research not only improved the method used to track blood pressure readings, which originally … were recorded on paper index cards, but her web-based platform helped LHWs see changes to blood pressure … Schoenthaler’s intervention helped community members lower their blood pressure and was pivotal in laying

44. Using Data To Tackle Undiagnosed Hypertension and Improve Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/stories/in-action/northshore.html
    March 01, 2021 - pressure. … pressure check. … pressure was dangerously high. … pressure. … pressure re-checked.

45. Communication and Care Coordination | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-comm.html
    September 01, 2015 - Importance: About 70 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure ( Nwankwo, et al., 2013 … High blood pressure costs the Nation $46 billion each year. … This total includes the cost of health care services, medications to treat high blood pressure, and missed … For people age 65 and over, high blood pressure affects more women than men ( Mozzafarian, et al., 2015

46. Fallpxtool2D (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtool2d.docx
    January 28, 2013 - including: Hospital policies and procedures Fall risk factors and consequences of falls High-risk medications … , sleep hygiene measures for management of anxiety Low blood pressure precautions Low vision precautions

47. EvidenceNOW PCOR Fact Sheet: Smoking Cessation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking/pcor.html
    August 01, 2018 - Heart Health Evidence for Advancing Heart Health Aspirin Use Evidence and Resources Blood … Pressure Control Evidence and Resources Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources Smoking … of smoking, health benefits of quitting smoking, and the effectiveness of behavioral counseling and medications

48. EvidenceNow Executive Summary - Midwest Cooperative (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/cooperatives/evidencenow-executive-summary-midwest.pdf
    November 01, 2017 - their patients adopt the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention: Aspirin in high-risk individuals, Blood … pressure control, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation. … pressure, 29.3 percent are considered obese, 38.1 percent have high cholesterol levels, and 20.5 percent … conduct direct outreach, developing partnerships with community pharmacists to enhance team-based blood … Pressure Monitoring Program [2017] • Improving Health Outcomes: Blood Pressure Measurement [2017

49. Innovations-Improve-Cr-Event-Summary (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/innovations-improve-cr-event-summary.pdf
    May 20, 2021 - conditions of participation, and expectations for the program, separate meetings with a nurse to review medications … • Reduction in blood pressure monitoring has allowed staff more time to interact with patients on … Sara Schaub and her colleagues minimized blood pressure checks during the pandemic to reduce physical … Staff risk-stratify patients at the initial blood pressure check and only perform the remaining two … blood pressure checks as needed.

50. Tool 3N: Postfall Assessment, Clinical Review | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/postfall-assessment.html
    January 01, 2013 - Proceed to: Check vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and … Get baseline vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature

51. Collecting Performance Data Using Chart Audits and Electronic Data Extraction (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-14-collecting-performance-data.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - pressure is lower. … pressure is lower. … Blood pressure is lower. He is following his diet, by his account. … pressure is lower. … pressure is lower.

52. Section 8-A, Data Feasibility Tool (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-203-section-8-a-data-feasibility.pdf
    April 25, 2017 - For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" This … For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" This

53. Automated Outreach & Adherence to Cholesterol-Lowering Medication | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol/outreach.html
    September 01, 2018 - Heart Health Evidence for Advancing Heart Health Aspirin Use Evidence and Resources Blood … Pressure Control Evidence and Resources Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources Smoking … Medication Resource title: Automated Outreach to Increase Primary Adherence to Cholesterol-Lowering Medications

54. Data Submission Dashboard (xls file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/Data_Submission_Dashboard_Data_2023.xlsx
    January 01, 2023 - Data Submission Dashboard Introduction Introduction-Data Submission Summary The tables in this workbook present data submitted by AHRQ-listed Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) to the Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) through December 31, 2022. The tables include distributions of events and unsaf…

55. EvidenceNOW: Midwest Cooperative | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/cooperatives/midwest.html
    March 01, 2021 - pressure, 29.3 percent are considered obese, 38.1 percent have high cholesterol levels, and 20.5 percent … pressure control; and staff training and electronic reminders to encourage use of the "5As" (Ask, Advise … can conduct direct outreach, developing partnerships with community pharmacists to enhance team-based blood … pressure care, and connecting documented smokers to local quit lines and other telephone-based smoking … Pressure Monitoring Program [2017] Improving Health Outcomes: Blood Pressure Measurement [2017]

56. Section 8-A, EHR Data Feasibility Tool (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-199-section-8-a-ehr-data-feasibility-tool.pdf
    November 20, 2017 - For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" This … For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" This

57. Intramuscular Injections – Best Practices for Safe Vaccine Administration in Nursing Homes (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/materials/intramuscular-injections.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - For residents who take anticoagulation medications, gentle pressure may need to be applied longer to … pre-filled autoinjector (at least three doses) • H1 antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine/Benadryl) • Blood … pressure monitor • Timing device to assess pulse • Oxygen • Pulse oximeter • Access to a phone to

58. Strategy 6L: Planned Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/coordination-of-care/strategy6l-planned-visits.html
    March 01, 2020 - visits can lead to better clinical control of the illness (e.g., improvements in indicators such as blood … pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c), reduce symptoms, improve overall health, and increase patients' sense … Patients at risk could include: Those who are not adhering to their medications. … Schedule the visit and instruct the patient to bring all medications. … Review medications; eliminate any unnecessary drugs and adjust remaining medications as necessary.

59. Hands-on Practice--Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pharmhealthlit/pharmlit/practice.pdf
    October 24, 2007 - Walker - a 69-year old black female with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heartburn … Walker, a 69-year old black female with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heartburn

60. AHRQ Tools To Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hai/hac/tools.html
    March 01, 2024 - Antibiotic use:  Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Acute Care Hospitals Adverse drug events: Medications