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www.ahrq.gov/npsd/data/dashboard/medication.html
October 01, 2023 - Medication or Other Substance Dashboard
Learn more about how the dashboards are set up .
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www.ahrq.gov/topics/medication-safety.html
Topic: Medication: Safety
AHRQ offers patient education materials for healthcare professionals to reduce … Infections, Improved Diabetes Care with AHRQ Safety Program
Improving Hospital Discharge Through Medication … Reconciliation and Education
Medication Management Strategy: Intervention
Your Medicine:
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-complexity-medication-number-and-their-relationships-medication-discrepancies
November 16, 2022 - Study
Medication complexity, medication number, and their relationships to medication … Medication Complexity, Medication Number, and Their Relationships to Medication Discrepancies. … This study found that higher medication regimen complexity, as measured by the Medication Regimen Complexity … Index, was associated with more medication discrepancies among primary care patients. … Medication Complexity, Medication Number, and Their Relationships to Medication Discrepancies.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-reconciliation-comparing-customized-medication-history-form-standard-medication
September 23, 2020 - Study
Medication reconciliation: comparing a customized medication history form to … Medication reconciliation: comparing a customized medication history form to a standard medication form … Medication reconciliation: comparing a customized medication history form to a standard medication form … August 28, 2019
Identifying potential medication discrepancies during medication reconciliation … medication errors after hospital discharge.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronic-medication-reconciliation-and-medication-errors
November 16, 2022 - Study
Electronic medication reconciliation and medication errors. … Electronic medication reconciliation and medication errors. … Implementation of an electronic medication reconciliation tool led to fewer medication discrepancies … Electronic medication reconciliation and medication errors. … March 1, 2023
Detectability of medication errors with a STOPP/START-based medication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanagement_webinar_slides.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Medication Management
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Medication Management
AHRQ
Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary … – OTC and
prescriptions
• Complete medication
reconciliation using the
accurate medication list … Improving medication safety in primary care. … Medication Safety; [cited 2016 Aug 1]. … Medication Adherence Action Kit;
[cited 2016 Aug 1].
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-common-barriers-full.pdf
January 11, 2017 - Medication Management: Common Barriers to Medication Adherence
Common Barriers to Medication Adherence … Prescribe a substitute medication; suggest ways to manage or reduce side effects; change the dose. … Improving Outcomes for Patients With Chronic Disease: The Medication Adherence Project (MAP).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-staff-checklist.pdf
January 11, 2017 - Medication Management: Checklist: Creating a Medication List
Checklist: Creating a Medication List … � Use the word “medicine” instead of medication. … Creating the Medication List
� Complete the Medication List form for each prescription medication. … � Complete the Medication List form for each over-the-counter medication, vitamin,
and supplement … Confirming the Medication List is Complete
� Is there anything the patient could not bring in?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-initiative-reducing-medication-errors
December 20, 2006 - Study
Medication safety initiative in reducing medication errors. … Medication safety initiative in reducing medication errors. J Nurs Care Qual. 2010;25(3):224-230. … successfully reduced self-reported medication administration error rates. … Medication safety initiative in reducing medication errors. … April 24, 2024
Minimising medication errors in children.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-issue-brief-medication-reconciliation
September 21, 2005 - Fact Sheet/FAQs
Medication safety issue brief. … Medication reconciliation.
Citation Text:
Hosp Health Netw. 2005 Sep;79(9):33-34. … of a pharmacy technician-driven program to identify medication discrepancies. … the implementation of an electronic medication management system. … Safety
Medication Reconciliation
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/beyond-medication-reconciliation-correct-medication-list
February 15, 2017 - Commentary
Beyond medication reconciliation: the correct medication list. … Beyond Medication Reconciliation: The Correct Medication List. … Although medication reconciliation is widely advocated to improve medication safety , barriers to … Beyond Medication Reconciliation: The Correct Medication List. … March 30, 2016
Optimizing medication safety in the home.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-common-barriers-card-4x6.pdf
January 11, 2017 - Medication Management: Common Barriers to Medication Adherence
Common Barriers to
Medication Adherence … Prescribe a substitute
medication; change the dose.
I feel fine.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-tracers-systems-approach-medication-safety
March 14, 2012 - Commentary
Medication tracers: a systems approach to medication safety. … March 14, 2012
ASHP guidelines on preventing medication errors with chemotherapy and … the shape of medication containers can improve medication safety. … June 23, 2020
ASHP statement on the role of the medication safety leader. … with electronic medication management systems.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-medication-errors-pharmacists-charting-medication-emergency-department
November 16, 2022 - Study
The effect on medication errors of pharmacists charting medication in an emergency … The effect on medication errors of pharmacists charting medication in an emergency department. … The effect on medication errors of pharmacists charting medication in an emergency department. … record and patients' actual use of medication. … March 9, 2022
Assessing the impact of virtual medication history technicians on medication
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors
March 31, 2021 - Commentary
Medication errors.
Citation Text:
Hartigan-Go K. … The author discusses causes of medication errors and drug safety and provides case examples of safe medication … August 19, 2020
Medication Overload: America's Other Drug Problem. … September 25, 2013
Medication reconciliation: comparing a customized medication history … form to a standard medication form in a specialty clinic (CAMPII 2).
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/medication-reconciliation
September 07, 2019 - Medication Reconciliation
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Facebook … lists, or may be unaware of recent medication changes. … Unintended medication discrepancies at the time of hospital admission. … Most medication reconciliation interventions have focused on attempting to prevent medication errors … Medication Reconciliation
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-sample-process.pdf
January 12, 2017 - Medication Management: Sample Process for Medication Management Strategy
Sample Process for
Medication … This Medication Management strategy uses a paper-based medication list. … Check whether the medication is expired and note that on the Medication List form.
d. … Indicate on the Medication List form whether the patient is taking the
medication as prescribed. … Conduct a medication reconciliation by reviewing the medication list with the patient and
family members
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/electronically-generated-medication-administration-and-electronic-medication-administration
December 04, 2019 - Book/Report
Electronically Generated Medication Administration and Electronic Medication … Administration Records for the Prevention of Medication Transcription Errors: Review of Clinical Effectiveness … Use of medication administration technologies can reduce transcription errors . … This review examined computerized order entry systems, barcode medication administration systems, … and other tools that can prevent medication transcription errors.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/Medication_Dashboard_2020.xlsx
January 01, 2020 - Introduction
Introduction-Medication or Other Substance
The tables in this workbook present data on … Medication or Other Substance reports submitted by AHRQ-listed Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) to … or substance 0.6% 308 47,672
Medication or substance that is known to be contraindicated for the patient … 0.4% 172 47,672
Medication or substance that is known to be an allergen to the patient 0.4% 169 47,672 … or substance that is known to be an allergen to the patient 0.6% 85 2.0% 31 14,947
Medication or substance
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-medication-reconciliation-patient-portal-medication-discrepancies-randomized
November 06, 2019 - Study
The effect of medication reconciliation via a patient portal on medication … The effect of medication reconciliation via a patient portal on medication discrepancies: a randomized … Medication reconciliation has been shown to reduce medication errors but is a time-consuming process … The effect of medication reconciliation via a patient portal on medication discrepancies: a randomized … June 8, 2016
Effect of patient- and medication-related factors on inpatient medication