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  1. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hip-fracture-pain_research-protocol.pdf
    December 09, 2009 - either sex who are diagnosed as having an acute hip fracture resulting from low energy trauma (e.g., slip … and fall) will be included. … arthroplasty population); fractures resulting from high energy trauma (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, falls … The prognosis of falls in elderly people living at home. Age Ageing 1999;28:121-5. 12.

  2. Slide 1

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/module6/module-6-slides.pptx
    March 01, 2017 - Tool 6A: Sustainability Tool: Preventing Falls in Hospitals: A Toolkit for Improving Quality of Care.

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33640/psn-pdf
    September 01, 2006 - include increasing disclosure of adverse events; root cause analyses; and programs for preventing falls

  4. National Content Series Facilitator’s Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/when-to-order/role-play.html
    May 01, 2017 - National Content Series Facilitator’s Guide AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI The Culture of Culturing: The Importance of Knowing When to Order Urine Cultures Facilitator Instructions This educational module provides staff two ways to practice using SBAR (situation-background-…

  5. Module-6-Slides (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-6-slides.pdf
    October 28, 2021 - .1 Learn more about AHRQ’s Framework for Care Coordination at https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/prevention-chronic

  6. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/whento-order/urine-cultures-key.docx
    March 01, 2017 - BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals National Content Series Facilitator’s Guide The Culture of Culturing: The Importance of Knowing When to Order Urine Cultures Facilitator Instructions This educational module pro…

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49556/psn-pdf
    March 01, 2008 - Hold That Order March 1, 2008 Grissinger M. Hold That Order. PSNet [internet]. 2008. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hold-order The Case A 25-year-old woman with a history of a pituitary tumor was admitted with hypernatremia. Because of her previous pituitary resection and radiation, the patient had a long history …

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49742/psn-pdf
    September 01, 2015 - A Fumbled Handoff to Inpatient Rehab September 1, 2015 Ashcraft LE, Kahn JM. A Fumbled Handoff to Inpatient Rehab. PSNet [internet]. 2015. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/fumbled-handoff-inpatient-rehab The Case An 18-year-old man with no significant past medical history sustained a traumatic brain injury after a mo…

  9. Management of CSF Leaks After Elective Spine Surgery: Routine Laminectomy Leads to Fatal Discitis and Sepsis | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/management-csf-leaks-after-elective-spine-surgery-routine-laminectomy-leads-fatal-discitis
    March 09, 2022 - Closed continuous drainage of cerebrospinal fluid via a lumbar subarachnoid catheter for treatment or prevention … May 20, 2019 Infection prevention in the operating room anesthesia work area.

  10. Archived: Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/statin-use-in-adults-preventive-medication-november-2016
    November 13, 2016 - Print archived Final Recommendation Statement Statin Use for the Primary Prevention … The USPSTF has made several other recommendations relevant to the prevention of CVD in adults (see the … "Other Approaches to Prevention" section). … Statins: new American guidelines for prevention of cardiovascular disease. … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

  11. Current Processes of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Refining Evidence-Based Recommendation Development (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/currprocess.pdf
    July 01, 2007 - (USPSTF), an independent panel that has provided the gold standard for evidence-based guidelines in prevention … USPSTF) is an internationally recognized, independent panel of non- federal experts in primary care, prevention … The Task Force does not advocate for prevention, perform de- cision analysis to routinely standardize … Routine aspirin or nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs for the primary prevention of colorectal cancer … Miller: Center for Primary Care, Prevention, and Clinical Partner- ships, Agency for Healthcare Research

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33736/psn-pdf
    September 01, 2012 - Patients are at risk of falls. … The "solution" is an assessment form and an action plan related to the risk of falls.

  13. Deprescribing as a Patient Safety Strategy | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/deprescribing-patient-safety-strategy
    December 15, 2024 - include reduced morbidity and mortality, improved quality of life, decreased hospital admissions, reduced falls … perspectives of deprescribing potentially inappropriate medications in older adults with a history of falls

  14. Module-3-Implementation-Guide (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/module-3-implementation-guide.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Million Hearts. … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Million Hearts: Tools and Protocols.”

  15. The Unhappy Patient Leaves Against Medical Advice. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unhappy-patient-leaves-against-medical-advice
    January 31, 2024 - Reasons, consequences, prevention, and interventions.

  16. Trends in Potentially Preventable Inpatient Hospital Admissions and Emergency Department Visits #195

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb195-Potentially-Preventable-Hospitalizations.jsp
    November 01, 2015 - preventable stays and ED visits were estimated using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Prevention … Definitions Prevention Quality Indicators The Prevention Quality Indicators (PQIs; version 4.4 … recommended by Safe States Alliance, which was previously known as the State and Territorial Injury Prevention … Rate of Hospitalization for Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Conditions per 100,000 People as Defined by the Prevention

  17. Developmental Screening and Follow-Up: Follow-Up Referral Tracking (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/preventive/chipra-205-fullreport.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - referral and include: the Administration for Children and Families; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … In addition, the prevention guidelines for children (Bright Futures and the Periodicity Schedule) as … References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … all medical records and referrals in one place, which may prevent duplicate referrals or a patient falling … In addition, a prompt function could be activated if the score falls below the cutoff.

  18. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults With Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m2 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/weight-loss-surgery_disposition-comments.pdf
    June 05, 2013 - Peer Reviewer 5 Executive Summary Not sure why Finnish Diabetes Prevention Programme is not included … Peer Reviewer 5 Results I am unclear why the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Programme is excluded from … Lipids change with time after surgery HDL initially falls and then rised. … the SOS study then it seems misleading to not these longer term findings in the context of diabetes prevention … funding for the clinical care of subjects who undergo bariatric surgery in this BMI range, which falls

  19. Archived: How Did the USPSTF Arrive at This Recommendation?: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/how-did-the-uspstf-arrive-at-this-recommendation-/prostate-cancer-screening-2012
    May 11, 2012 - Cancer Screening PDQ® (National Cancer Institute) Prostate Cancer (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … The Task Force is made up of 16 volunteer members who are experts in prevention and evidence based medicine … The USPSTF has 16 volunteer members who are experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine.

  20. Optimizing Acute Post-Operative Dental Pain Management Using New Health Information Technology - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/u18hs026135-white-final-report-2022.pdf
    January 01, 2022 - queries how pain interfered with; 1) doing activities out of bed such as walking, sitting, standing; 2) falling … respondents in the intervention group reported slightly higher levels of interference in activities, falling … Post-Operative Dental Pain Management Using New Health Information Technology p-value = 0.25, on “falling … Beyond Reminders: a Conceptual Framework For Using Short Message Service to Promote Prevention and Improve
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