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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73300/psn-pdf
July 01, 2022 - Updates include expanded use by other organizations,
expanded description of the innovation, additional … The eight risk factors for readmission (8Ps)
include (1) problems with medications, (2) psychological … These include general clinical conditions since
discharge, medication reconciliation, and follow-up … Selected elements of the planning and
development process described by the guide include the following … Process measures might include patient/family caregiver understanding of
treatments, follow-up care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/retained-surgical-items-definition-and-epidemiology
September 15, 2024 - Examples include ingested batteries, dentures, safety pins, screws and other sharp objects, inserted … Surgical sponges include but are not limited to laparotomy pads (18”x18”), mini laps (12”x12”), baby … Sharps Metallic, pointed or cutting objects of various sizes that include but are not limited to suture … Examples include, but are not limited to clamps, needle holders, multi-component retractors, malleable … Devices include items such as staplers, drains, catheter insertion sets, needle localization sets, vessel
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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/project-boost-increases-patient-understanding-treatment-and-follow-care
February 26, 2025 - Updates include expanded use by other organizations, expanded description of the innovation, additional … The eight risk factors for readmission (8Ps) include (1) problems with medications, (2) psychological … These include general clinical conditions since discharge, medication reconciliation, and follow-up plans … At a minimum, these rounds should include members of the immediate care team (e.g., physicians, bedside … Selected elements of the planning and development process described by the guide include the following
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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/hospital-homesm-care-reduces-costs-readmissions-and-complications-and-enhances
November 15, 2023 - Updates include expanded use by other organizations, additional results, revisions to innovation description … General resources required include:
Staffing: One team can manage a daily census of 5 to 8 patients … Additional diagnostic studies that are performed in the home include basic radiography such as chest … Eligible patients include those who require hospitalization for a condition such as community-acquired … Common reasons for medical ineligibility include uncorrectable hypoxemia (insufficient oxygen in the
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42548/psn-pdf
December 29, 2014 - The studies had varying definitions of adverse events; for example, some did not include
geriatric syndromes … The authors argue that the standard definition of adverse events
affecting geriatric patients should include
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/transition-nowhere
March 21, 2009 - From the patient perspective, barriers to an effective care transition could include poor understanding … From the provider perspective, barriers to an effective care transition often include poor knowledge … most impactful in reducing hospital readmission rates.( 4 ) Transitional care models, which generally include … The need to include training to facilitate effective care transitions ( 12,13 ) is a critical and often … New models of care such as the Patient-Centered Medical Home that include new types of health care workers
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49853/psn-pdf
February 01, 2019 - These include communication breakdowns, lack
of assessment of patient pre- and post-intrahospital transfer … During the intrahospital transfer, the checklist may include checking
and recording the patient's vital … After the
intrahospital transfer, the checklist may include reassessment of patient condition, a reminder … it occurs across professions and support staff within a setting.(10) Barriers
to speaking up might include … health care teams is often unclear.(11) Improving safety climate among all health care providers might
include
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49808/psn-pdf
October 01, 2017 - patients (25%) experienced 139 unexpected events.(6)
The primary reasons for these adverse events include … For example, interdisciplinary communication to radiology
might include critical medication issues, … Pretransfer activities should also include both the transfer
coordination and the testing and use of … Relevant to this case, such information might include warnings on the pump display and in the EHR about … Interdisciplinary communication should be expanded to include critical patient safety information.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/final_spotlight_case_and_commentatry_io_line_extravasation-04.08.2022.pdf
January 01, 2022 - • Critical situations where IO access is commonly utilized include
cardiopulmonary arrest, shock, … – Other potential advantages of humeral IO placement include decreased pain,
higher first attempt … – Other complications include osteomyelitis, skin abscess, bone fracture, and
cellulitis, although … • Clinical signs of compartment syndrome include tenseness or
firmness of the involved compartment … These errors include:
– Incomplete penetration of the bone cortex
– Penetration of the needle through
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33603/psn-pdf
September 15, 2024 - The most common types of inpatient surgical
procedures include obstetrical procedures (e.g., cesarean … Risk factors for SSI include patient factors (such as age, tobacco use, diabetes, and malnutrition) and … Key elements of successful organizational interventions
to prevent SSIs (and HAIs in general) include … standardize safety assessment and improve teamwork and
communication in surgical care, and also generally include
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psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/nudge-unit-supports-physician-patient-behavioral-changes-towards-medical-decisions
July 23, 2024 - However, all projects seek to include a multidisciplinary team wherever possible. … However, all projects seek to include a multidisciplinary team wherever possible. … Include a social incentive. … Social incentives include collaboration, competition, and support and help to reinforce behavioral change … Examples of Nudge Unit projects with a patient safety component include:
Using default options to
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49545/psn-pdf
September 01, 2007 - Risk factors for suffering an acute MI
during the procedure include recent unstable angina or non–Q-wave … Symptoms include urticaria, angioedema, bronchospasm, and hypotension. … Symptoms, signs, and laboratory abnormalities that should raise suspicion of
retroperitoneal bleed include … Findings suggestive of pseudoaneurysm at the puncture site include pulsatile
mass, extreme tenderness … Vascular complications are the most common, although other complications include procedure-
associated
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49804/psn-pdf
September 01, 2017 - Common causes of upper GIB include
erosive disease, ulcers, varices, and angioectasias.(4) Common causes … The history should include color, volume, and frequency of bleeding, a review of comorbid
conditions … Laboratory evaluation should include a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, coagulation … Clinical factors that point to the upper track being the source of a GIB include melena, nasogastric … associated with higher mortality include advanced
age, comorbidities, presentation with melena, onset
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49579/psn-pdf
March 21, 2009 - Opportunities for the receiver to review relevant patient historical data, which may include previous … Examples of such checklists include an inpatient signout template
highlighted in a previous AHRQ WebM … These "ring downs" are necessarily brief, do not include identifying information (beyond patient
age … EMS "runsheets" (EMS provider documentation of the patient encounter) are designed to include these … In addition, his commentary does not include information
regarding investigational or off-label use
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867359/psn-pdf
December 18, 2024 - Several other aspects of this case include the potential to give an exclusively
breastfeeding mother … Recommended best practices include electronic scanning to validate and decrease
errors.14 When performing … staff or nurses are recommended to be included in
training on standardized processes for tasks that include … Best practices for communicating after patient safety errors have occurred may include the following: … 21
Preparing for the discussion, including considering where to have the conversation and who to
include
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/high-risk-medications-high-risk-transfers
December 21, 2017 - patients (25%) experienced 139 unexpected events.( 6 ) The primary reasons for these adverse events include … such as radiology, despite the fact that such departments also require robust clinical handoffs that include … Pretransfer activities should also include both the transfer coordination and the testing and use of … Relevant to this case, such information might include warnings on the pump display and in the EHR about … Interdisciplinary communication should be expanded to include critical patient safety information.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/patient-safety-medical-nursing-and-other-clinical-education
January 31, 2020 - Areas of focus include knowledge of common causes of errors and how to avoid them, attitudes towards … Include medical educators on sentinel event task forces or committees. … Recommendations from these articles, as well as from adult learning theory and research, include: Wherever … Courses that include both didactic and “learn by doing” components are successful at teaching students … Examples of QIPS competencies include those that focus on: Improving individual safety practices, such
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60044/psn-pdf
March 16, 2020 - Areas of focus include knowledge of common causes of errors and how to avoid
them, attitudes towards … Recommendations from these articles, as well as from adult learning theory and research, include:
Figure … Include medical educators on sentinel event task
forces or committees. … Courses that include both
didactic and “learn by doing” components are successful at teaching students … Examples of QIPS competencies include
those that focus on:
Improving individual safety practices, such
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49626/psn-pdf
May 01, 2011 - of universal precautions for HCWs to follow with all
patients, regardless of HIV status.(4) These include … or aerosolized particles.(1,5) Accordingly, CDC guidelines for controlling risk of VZV
transmission include … single patient rooms and a 3 feet minimum distance between all
patients; airborne precautions include … Risk factors may include travel history, sick contacts, occupation, and results from diagnostic testing … Key infection control program components include HCW immunization
verification, periodic immunity testing
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.335_slideshow.ppt
December 01, 2014 - Initial Evaluation in Suspected Stroke
Rapid and focused assessment is key
Primary elements should include … The elements help create a scoring system that guides assessment of neurologic impairment
Elements include … to treatment with intravenous rtPA
Strategies that can compress treatment time for eligible patients include … these same systems are needed when a patient develops a stroke during hospitalization
Unique issues include … primary stroke centers as a mechanism to standardize and centralize stroke care in the US
Basic elements include