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281. Blacks Experiencing Fast-Rising Rates of Overdose Deaths Involving Synthetic Opioids Other Than Methadone (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/dataspotlight-opioid.pdf
     February 20, 2020 - CDC) reported that the age-adjusted rate for the number of drug overdose deaths involving fentanyl increased … to 2017, the overall rate of drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone increased

282. Final Progress Report: Opioid Stewardship in Urology (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/smith-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - .2 From 2010 to 2016, the percentage of new opioid prescriptions provided by surgeons increased by 18.1 … Though recognition of opioid use as a surgical risk has increased, there is still need for improvement … Compounding the individual health risks posed by chronic opioid use are increased risks associated with … When patients received education and a disposal kit, disposal of unused opioid medication increased … Preoperative Opioid Use is Independently Associated With Increased Costs and Worse Outcomes After Major

283. 10-Year Experience Integrating Strategic Performance Improvement Initiatives: Can the Balanced Scorecard, Six Sigma®, and Team Training All Thrive in a Single Hospital? (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Meliones_40.pdf
     January 01, 2006 - Team Training increased awareness of safety processes by 26 percent, communication as a team by 29 percent … In one focus area (PICU), throughput has increased by 10 percent, as measured by hospital discharges … to 87 percent (P = 0.011) (Figure 3); use of briefings increased from 63 percent to 84 percent (P = … 0.012); and knowing the proper channels to direct questions regarding patient safety increased from … (P <0.001) (Figure 4), and overall perception of teamwork increased by 75 percent (P <0.001).

284. TAKEheart Partner Hospitals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/takeheart/about/initiative/partner-hospitals.html
     December 01, 2022 - Participating in TAKEheart provided me with strategies to automate our referral processes, resulting in increased

285. Feeling Stressed? (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/learning-modules/feeling-stressed-flyer.pdf
     November 01, 2021 - Physical • Shallow breathing • Increased heart rate • Clenched teeth • Upset stomach • Headache • Shoulders

286. Chronic Kidney Disease | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/effectivetreatment/kidney.html
     June 01, 2018 - receiving care from a nephrologist at least 12 months before the start of renal replacement therapy increased … receiving care from a nephrologist at least 12 months before the start of renal replacement therapy increased … For female patients, the percentage increased from 25.3% to 34.4%. … patients under age 70 who were registered for transplantation within 1 year of progressing to ESRD increased

287. Building Your SSI Prevention Bundle: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/build-ssi-bundle-slides.html
     December 01, 2017 - Are associated with increased length of stay, readmission, and mortality. … Slide 15: Intervention: Gentamicin Antibiotic Dosing Interventions Increased amount of gentamicin … Postoperative hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk of SSI in general surgery patients. … Post-operative hyperglycemia is associated with increased risk of SSI in general surgery patients.

288. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - There is a concern for a potential increased risk of bronchospasm with use of inhaled zanamivir, so for … than 2 years of age with chronic lung or heart disease, and children with immunodeficiency have an increased … than 2 years of age with chronic lung or heart disease, and children with immunodeficiency may be at increased … Infants in the first 2 years of life with increased risk for severe illness may qualify for palivizumab … For the family of the 4-month-old, it is prudent to counsel them to expect possible increased cough and

289. Affinity-Details-Coping-Staff-Challenges (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/takeheart/training/affinity-details-coping-staff-challenges.pdf
     September 16, 2020 - instruction, often comprised of videos, lectures, and Q&A, into the exercise class itself, which has increased … To supplement existing coverage, Loren increased hours for part- time and per-diem employees, while also … These changes have increased the amount of exercise sessions that can be conducted at a time.

290. Implementation of an Event Reporting and Learning System Leads to Improvements in Patient Safety Culture at UNC Medical Center-Fenton-Wilhelm-Amos (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/4-unc-webcast-fenton-wilhelm-amos.pdf
     August 15, 2019 - Catastrophic (death or major loss of function), Major (permanent lessening of bodily functioning), Moderate (increased … length of stay or level of care), Minor (no injury, nor increased length of stay nor increased level

291. 3 Tk1 T5-Draft Policies And Procedures For The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK1_T5-Draft_Policies_and_Procedures_for_the_Antimicrobial_Stewardship_Program_final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - Clostridium difficile infections, the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms, antibiotic failure, increased … mortality, and greatly increased costs.

292. Using the Core Set of Quality Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/demoeval/childhealth/index.html
     March 01, 2019 - Learn more about quality measurement for children on this page: Increased Attention to Quality Measures … for Children Demonstration Project Activities Evaluating these Projects Top of Page Increased

293. Quality-Survey-Ok (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/quality-survey-ok.pdf
     August 02, 2018 - helped us improve our care processes that increased our performance on ABCS measures. … helped our practice improve processes that increased our performance on other quality measures.

294. Reporting Patient Narratives With Standardized Measures of Quality (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/consumer-reporting/research/reporting-patient-narratives.pdf
     September 01, 2015 - On the one hand, these narratives attracted consumers’ attention and increased their engagement with … their inclusion dramatically reduced consumers’ attention to standardized measures and substantially increased

295. Monitoring Progress for Sustainable Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/e1_pdi_monitorprogress.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - It is sometimes difficult to determine if a change in a measure (e.g., increased length of stay, increased … Such an assessment can stimulate increased vigilance by staff, and it may yield lessons for additional

296. Monitoring Progress for Sustainable Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/e1_combo_monitorprogress.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - It is sometimes difficult to determine if a change in a measure (e.g., increased length of stay, increased … Such an assessment can stimulate increased vigilance by staff, and it may yield lessons for additional

297. Additional Topic Areas | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/recent-grants-additional-topics.html
     May 01, 2024 - social isolation, finding effective treatments for people living with long COVID, and dealing with increased … MD MPH—a family physician who had been serving as a Senior Staff Fellow at AHRQ, describes both the increased … , as well as the importance of screening for and treating unhealthy alcohol use during this time of increased

298. Section 5: Evidence, Attachment 1: AAP Guideline Evidence (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-1.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - New information and evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD as well as increased understanding … There is now increased evidence that appropriate diagnosis can be provided for preschool-aged childrenii … Preschool-aged children may experience increased mood lability and dysphoria.xii For the nonstimulant … effects include initial somnolence and gastrointestinal tract symptoms, particularly if dosage is increased … children 4 through 6 years of age, so they should be given a lower dose to start, and the dose can be increased

299. 1 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/reports-and-case-studies/ExecSummcaseplancustsvce-RAND7607.pdf
     July 01, 2007 - general and that service representatives’ performance ratings improved as their length of employment increased … Changed the main performance goal measure for service representatives from number of calls handled to increased … • Expected that its increased focus on customer service and some improvements in telephone service … • Increased the level of staffing to meet customer demand. … The expectation was that its increased focus on customer service and some improvements in telephone

300. 149. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Varenicline (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide149.html
     October 01, 2014 - Note: patient should be instructed to quit smoking on day 8 when dosage is increased to 1 mg twice daily