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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/906.html
March 01, 2024 - comprehensive evidence review from AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program , emphasized that medication … improve self-management behaviors by tracking personal information, such as diet, physical activity, medication … An mHealth design to promote medication safety in children with medical complexity .
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/standing-order-protocol-mupirocin.docx
March 01, 2022 - For example, if a patient refused a critical anti-hypertensive or diabetic medication, their healthcare … truly understood the implications of that refusal and make every attempt to help the patient take their medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/standing-order-protocol-mupirocin.pdf
March 01, 2022 - For example, if a patient refused a critical anti-hypertensive or
diabetic medication, their healthcare … understood the implications of that refusal and make every attempt to help
the patient take their medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/disease/bloodclots.html
August 01, 2017 - This guide describes ways to prevent and treat blood clots; symptoms; and medication side effects as … If you notice something wrong that you think may be caused by your medication, call your doctor.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfeprimarycare-infographic.pdf
April 01, 2018 - visits
1 in 9
ED admissions
are related to an
adverse drug event
An estimated
160
million
medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/practices.html
January 01, 2013 - Tool 3I, "Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tools," can be used to identify medication-related … The medication review may sometimes indicate that the patient needs to stay on a medication that increases … Pharmacists review medication profiles of patients. … Pharmacy reviews each patient's medication profile within 24 hours of admission. … Pharmacy reviews medication profile for each patient.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/static_teach-back_module.pdf
January 01, 2013 - children like the taste of this antibiotic,
which is important because Anna will need to take this medication … ▪ Medication.
▪ Home care instructions.
▪ Treatment plan.
▪ Recommended behavior changes. … Can you explain to me…”
Info Point 4: “We have discussed some important information about your medication … As a
safety check, can you tell me warning signs to look for with this medication?” … No Do you know how to take this medication?
Feedback when all are correct:
That's right!
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/patients-families/patient-family-engagement/index.html
April 01, 2018 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) for Medication Reconciliation
Learn about the … processes that help detect and prevent medication discrepancies and adverse drug events. … This easy-to-read booklet educates people about blood thinners and offers basic information about the medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/standard-protocol-iodophor.docx
March 01, 2022 - For example, if a patient refused a critical anti-hypertensive or diabetic medication, their healthcare … truly understood the implications of that refusal and make every attempt to help the patient take their medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/882.html
September 01, 2023 - AHRQ Grantee Protects Patients From Drug-Drug Medication Errors . … AHRQ Grantee Protects Patients From Drug-Drug Medication Errors
AHRQ grantee Daniel C. … These efforts are helping to protect patients from preventable medication errors. Access Dr.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Implement_Hndbook_508_v2.pdf
April 01, 2011 - Use a reconciled medication list to
discuss the purpose of each medicine, how much to take,
how to take … • Review a reconciled medication list with the patient and family Hospital identifies one person: … administered throughout the hospital stay, and reconcile
medication lists at discharge. … Patients may not be properly
informed about food choices, medication side effects, danger signs, and … ; identifying roles
and responsibilities for
medication reconciliation;
collecting data to measure
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/hospitalresourcelist.pdf
January 01, 2019 - The program was designed to increase the reporting of potential
errors related to medication, equipment … ISMP Medication Safety Resources
https://www.ismp.org/assessments/hospitals
http://www.ismp.org/Tools … /BestPractices/default.aspx
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Medication Safety Self … Patient Safety Primer: Medication Errors
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primers/primer/23
A growing evidence … AHRQ’s Patient Safety Network outlines strategies providers can use at each stage of the
medication
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April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Health Literacy–Informed Intervention Reduces Pediatric Caregiver Liquid Medication … 2023
Issues With Electronic Health Records Contribute to Diagnostic Errors
May 2, 2023
Medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/questions/resources/research.html
November 01, 2020 - Medication errors in community pharmacies: The need for commitment, transparency, and research. … Physician patient communication failure facilitates medication errors in older polymedicated patients … Patient, Physician, Medical Assistant, and Office Visit Factors Associated With Medication List Agreement
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/standard-protocol-iodophor.pdf
March 01, 2022 - anti-hypertensive or
Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices Protocol: Iodophor 3
diabetic medication … understood the implications of that refusal and make every attempt to help
the patient take their medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/hospital-v2-resourcelist.pdf
April 01, 2023 - The program was designed to increase the reporting of potential errors
related to medication, equipment … ISMP Medication Safety Resources
https://www.ismp.org/assessments/hospitals
http://www.ismp.org/Tools … /BestPractices/default.aspx
The first resource, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Medication … ISMP Medication Safety Resources
17. Moore Foundation Patient and Family Engagement Survey
18. … Patient Safety Primer: Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events
23.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol/statins.html
September 01, 2018 - recommendations for the use of statins in lowering cholesterol and reducing CVD risk, as well as costs of the medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202201.html
January 01, 2022 - She recruited the Maine Primary Care Association (MePCA) PSO and ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication … Developmental Disabilities Council; Maine Primary Care Association PSO; ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_slides_best-practices.pptx
June 16, 2017 - patient is in pain, contact an RN immediately so the patient does not have to use the call light for pain medication … ).
2 Put medication as needed on RN’s scheduled list of things to do for patients and offer the dose … Risk Assessment Tools
Tools to use:
STRATIFY Scale
Morse Fall Scale
Medication … of falling
Difficulty walking due to hip pain
No ambulatory aid
No IV/heparin lock
Currently on pain medication … Preventability
E.g., Postural hypotension
Weak or impaired gait
Loss of balance
Confusion
Centrally acting medication
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/index.html?page=8
October 01, 2015 - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
(17)
Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety
(2)
Medication-Assisted … Low-Income
(2)
Maternal Care
(1)
Medicaid
(12)
Medical Errors
(13)
Medical Liability
(4)
Medication … (44)
Medication: Safety
(7)
Men's Health
(1)
Nutrition
(1)
Obesity
(3)
Opioids