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  1. How DeKalb Medical fixed drug safety problems after fatal error. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-dekalb-medical-fixed-drug-safety-problems-after-fatal-error
    October 11, 2017 - May 22, 2019 Selected medication safety risks that can easily fall off the radar screen—part

  2. Racism derails black men’s health, even as education levels rise. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/racism-derails-black-mens-health-even-education-levels-rise
    May 28, 2014 - June 3, 2020 During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short

  3. Archived: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/gestational-diabetes-mellitus-screening-january-2014
    January 14, 2014 - A diagnosis of GDM is made when 2 or more glucose values fall at or above the specified glucose thresholds … Other Approaches to Prevention Most pregnant women should be encouraged to attain moderate gestational … to 15 years postpartum. 2 Screening for gestational diabetes may have important implications in the prevention … Macrosomia can be diagnosed before delivery, possibly allowing for the prevention of negative downstream

  4. PowerPoint Presentation

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/factraining_slides.pptx
    December 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention … Facilitator Training Overview of On-Time On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention Facilitator Training 2-day … Overview 5 5 On-Time Reports Being Developed for Four Adverse Events Four Reports Pressure Ulcer Prevention … Pressure Ulcer Healing Falls Prevention Prevention of Avoidable Hospitalizations December 2014 On-Time … Programs: Reviews information on existing prevention programs Communication: Reviews existing team

  5. Screening for Cervical Cancer - Recommendations and Rationale (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/r7JMWkKKv2krN6cxKQUUfP
    January 01, 2010 - finds that new technologies are more costly than conventional cytology and that new technologies will fall … These and other data suggest that the risks of high-grade cervical lesions and cancer fall with age; … Washington, DC: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; 1996. 2. … Lieu, MD, MPH (Associate Professor, Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Harvard Pilgrim Health

  6. Archived: Final Research Plan: Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan17/healthy-diet-and-physical-activity-counseling-adults-with-high-risk-of-cvd-august-2014
    May 15, 2013 - archived Final Research Plan Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention … controlled diets Counseling interventions aimed at weight loss or weight maintenance, falls prevention … , depression, cognitive functioning, or disease prevention other than CVD/diabetes mellitus … Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

  7. Defining, identifying and addressing problematic polypharmacy within multimorbidity in primary care: a scoping review. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/defining-identifying-and-addressing-problematic-polypharmacy-within-multimorbidity-primary
    July 22, 2015 - Review Defining, identifying and addressing problematic polypharmacy within multimorbidity in primary care: a scoping review. Citation Text: Tsang JY, Sperrin M, Blakeman T, et al. Defining, identifying and addressing problematic polypharmacy within multimorbidity in primary care: a scop…

  8. The barriers and enhancers to trust in a just culture in hospital settings: a systematic review. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-and-enhancers-trust-just-culture-hospital-settings-systematic-review
    February 02, 2022 - Review The barriers and enhancers to trust in a just culture in hospital settings: a systematic review. Citation Text: van Marum S, Verhoeven D, de Rooy D. The barriers and enhancers to trust in a just culture in hospital settings: a systematic review. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(7):e1067-e10…

  9. Older patients' engagement in hospital medication safety behaviours. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/older-patients-engagement-hospital-medication-safety-behaviours
    November 17, 2021 - Study Older patients' engagement in hospital medication safety behaviours. Citation Text: Tobiano G, Chaboyer W, Dornan G, et al. Older patients’ engagement in hospital medication safety behaviours. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2021;33(12):3353-3361. doi:10.1007/s40520-021-01866-3. Copy Citatio…

  10. Using a network organisational architecture to support the development of Learning Healthcare Systems. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-network-organisational-architecture-support-development-learning-healthcare-systems
    December 02, 2014 - July 24, 2017 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall

  11. Analysis of reported suicide safety events among veterans who received treatment through Department of Veterans Affairs-contracted community care. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/analysis-reported-suicide-safety-events-among-veterans-who-received-treatment-through
    August 21, 2019 - Study Analysis of reported suicide safety events among veterans who received treatment through Department of Veterans Affairs-contracted community care. Citation Text: Riblet NB, Soncrant C, Mills PD, et al. Analysis of reported suicide safety events among veterans who received treatment…

  12. The Irish National Adverse Event Study-2 (INAES-2): longitudinal trends in adverse event rates in the Irish healthcare system. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/irish-national-adverse-event-study-2-inaes-2-longitudinal-trends-adverse-event-rates-irish
    March 03, 2021 - February 8, 2023 Potentially harmful medication dispenses after a fall or hip fracture

  13. Longitudinal evaluation of a pediatric rapid response system with realist evaluation framework. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/longitudinal-evaluation-pediatric-rapid-response-system-realist-evaluation-framework
    July 20, 2022 - Study Longitudinal evaluation of a pediatric rapid response system with realist evaluation framework. Citation Text: Acorda DE, Bracken J, Abela K, et al. Longitudinal evaluation of a pediatric rapid response system with realist evaluation framework. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2022;48(4…

  14. Potentially inappropriate prescribing among older persons: a meta-analysis of observational studies. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-prescribing-among-older-persons-meta-analysis-observational-studies
    May 27, 2020 - Review Emerging Classic Potentially inappropriate prescribing among older persons: a meta-analysis of observational studies. Citation Text: Liew TM, Lee CS, Shawn KLG, et al. Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Among Older Persons: A Meta-Analysis of Observati…

  15. Medication-related emergency department visits in pediatrics: a prospective observational study. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-related-emergency-department-visits-pediatrics-prospective-observational-study
    October 16, 2013 - July 21, 2011 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall

  16. Racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/racial-bias-pulse-oximetry-measurement
    January 19, 2022 - April 5, 2013 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall

  17. The prevalence and impact of potentially inappropriate prescribing among older persons in primary care settings: multilevel meta-analysis. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevalence-and-impact-potentially-inappropriate-prescribing-among-older-persons-primary-care
    July 24, 2019 - Review Emerging Classic The prevalence and impact of potentially inappropriate prescribing among older persons in primary care settings: multilevel meta-analysis. Citation Text: Liew TM, Lee CS, Goh SKL, et al. The prevalence and impact of potentially inappropri…

  18. Evaluation of the extended-release/long-acting opioid prescribing Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Program by the US Food and Drug Administration: a review. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-extended-releaselong-acting-opioid-prescribing-risk-evaluation-and-mitigation
    March 06, 2019 - November 12, 2014 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall

  19. The 2017 ACGME common work hour standards: promoting physician learning and professional development in a safe, humane environment. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2017-acgme-common-work-hour-standards-promoting-physician-learning-and-professional
    October 19, 2022 - November 16, 2022 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall

  20. Ticket to ride: reducing handoff risk during hospital patient transport. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ticket-ride-reducing-handoff-risk-during-hospital-patient-transport
    May 30, 2018 - May 30, 2018 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall
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