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June 28, 2023 - The indications
for tracheostomy include upper airway obstruction (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea; stridor … endotracheal tubes before tracheostomy.8 Modifiable care-related risk factors for tracheal fistulas include … dilation of the trachea at
the tracheostomy tube cuff site.9,10 The description of this case does not include … psnet.ahrq.gov//#12
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different ways and often include … Policy and staff education should include airway cuff pressure monitoring technique and protocols.
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August 14, 2024 - Tactics emphasized include caution
regarding use of household spoons to dose liquid medications.
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October 01, 2020 - ,
with up to one-third of these errors leading to observed patient harm.2,3 The most common errors include … five rights, with some organizations
suggesting up to nine total rights.10 These additional rights include … Common strategies to differentiate between products (i.e. look-alike
sound-alike medications) include … Solutions may vary but can
include documenting waste via automated dispensing cabinets or directly in … Challenges include
but are not limited to16
Decreased access to clinical decision support tools for
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April 01, 2019 - quitting or replacing smoking with a
less harmful nicotine delivery system.(3,4) The potential risks include … the US, the use of e-
cigarettes is prohibited wherever smoking tobacco is not allowed, which would include … Public Health
England recommendations include the use of e-cigarettes to support tobacco control policies … Most hospitals in the United States include e-cigarettes in smoke-free policies that were developed … Where smoke-free policies include banning the use of e-cigarettes, all cigarette smokers and e-
cigarette
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January 31, 2024 - risk of mistakes.4
Preventing medication errors in anesthesia demands a concerted effort that may include … designed around ease of use,
speed of use and functionality, standardization, technical support to include … Ensuring a safety culture starts from
the time a provider joins the department and should include education … safety culture, error prevention and recovery programs are well developed, updated regularly,
and include … Include simulation training in clinical education
Simulation is an interactive educational tool that
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February 26, 2025 - Steps in responding to patient safety events
include reporting, investigation, communication, remediation … As described in the CANDOR toolkit,
components of an apology should include acknowledging the gaps in … Other improvement efforts include continuing education of health professionals through simulation,
morbidity
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September 15, 2024 - Quality and Safety Activities
All hospitals are overseen by a board of directors, whose responsibilities include … These practices include structured use of
data to enhance care by setting specific quality goals and … organizations that have transformed their
practices and organizational culture to emphasize patient safety include
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September 01, 2018 - Specific prophylactic approaches to reduce immunosuppression-related adverse effects include treatments … The most effective care transitions interventions span the entire transitional
period and include elements … Common adverse effects with longer-term corticosteroid exposure include Cushingoid appearance,
osteoporosis … The most common errors made in prescribing corticosteroids include issues with tapering, drug
choice … In addition, the commentary
does not include information regarding investigational or off-label use
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September 29, 2021 - Stage II progresses to include stabbing or shooting radicular pain, nuchal rigidity/neck stiffness, and … Additional symptoms may
include fever, chills, numbness, weakness, or bladder or bowel dysfunction. … At
minimum, this should include complete vital signs, direct visualization of the skin, palpation of … Advanced neurologic deficits may
include paraparesis and quadriparesis, but these are late-stage findings … :
Failure to include SEA in the differential diagnosis at each visit, which may exemplify availability
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April 27, 2022 - Stage II progresses to include stabbing or shooting radicular pain, nuchal rigidity/neck stiffness, and … Additional symptoms may include fever, chills, numbness, weakness, or bladder or bowel dysfunction. … At minimum, this should include complete vital signs, direct visualization of the skin, palpation of … Advanced neurologic deficits may include paraparesis and quadriparesis, but these are late-stage findings … : Failure to include SEA in the differential diagnosis at each visit, which may exemplify availability
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September 21, 2022 - This may include when specimens come from unusual locations, rare tests are ordered, or special care … Other risk factors for specimen loss or misprocessing include reliance on individuals to do the right … should be considered, including those that may be costly, such as an overhaul of the EHR and LIS to include … accessioned manually, risks associated with human error remain.( 6 ) Less costly systems solutions include … specimen time outs, which can be embedded into surgical or clinical checklists.( 7 ) The time out may include
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December 23, 2020 - physical movement of
critically ill patients is fraught with potential safety risks.1-4 These risks include … This team
communication should, for example, include specifically asking “What might go wrong and what … Transport
teams should include personnel with expertise in preventing perturbations in physiological … This process should include
consideration of any available bedside alternatives. … These activities should be supported by
clear institutional guidelines and/or protocols that include
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November 28, 2023 - Topics covered include organizational characteristics
required for successful web-based distribution
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October 01, 2011 - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18283429
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Role of Therapy Services
Rehabilitation services often include … Physical Therapy in the ICU
Interventions may include:
Positioning
Postural drainage
Airway clearance … Interventions include patient-specific exercises that increase flexibility, teach new movement strategies … These benefits include fewer short- and long-term complications, and reduced length of stay.
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April 01, 2024 - Updates to the survey include increased time allotted to
complete computerized provider order entry
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April 04, 2024 - The data
and graphs are updated regularly and include a 10 year trend analysis and specific analysis
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July 24, 2024 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/peoples-experiences-diagnosis
The discussion of diagnostic safety has expanded to include
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March 12, 2025 - The top ten concerns for 2025 include poor response to patient and family concerns, oversight of artificial
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August 01, 2018 - Interventions include patient-specific exercises that increase flexibility, teach new movement strategies … The resulting plan of care may include exercises that foster beneficial physical adaptations through … These benefits include fewer short- and long-term complications, and reduced length of stay. … In addition, the commentary does not include information regarding investigational or off-label use of … When patients can follow simple commands, interventions can include active-assisted and active range
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September 01, 2011 - These actions usually include verifying admission orders, obtaining an admission history, performing … Responsibilities include ensuring adequate staffing to meet day-to-day care demands and facilitating … Potential strategies include: (i) establishing routine shift-to-shift communication about admissions … If nurses are changing shift during an admission, an ideal system would include standardized handoff … A well-designed system would also include a contingency plan for times of unanticipated stress such as