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2041. Advances in Patient Safety: New Directions and Alternative Approaches (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-TitleCitation_Vol4.pdf
      August 01, 2008 - Technology and Medication Safety Editors: Kerm Henriksen, PhD James B. … Technology and Medication Safety. AHRQ Publication No. 08-0034-4.

2042. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Multidisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Karsh.pdf
      April 08, 2004 - use process and safety, implications of medication errors, teamwork in health care, and medical error … The physicians’ top-ranked topics were proven medication safety practices; legal, tort, and malpractice … Medication error course work was categorized under six domains: human factors research, medical errors … , medication errors, quality or process improvement, root-cause analysis, and failure mode and effects … Medication error instruction in schools of pharmacy curricula: a descriptive study.

2043. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Performance Measurement Set (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2012 - , and this study provided evidence that medication was far more likely to be a recommended treatment … Researchers noted that this is too few visits to allow for medication adjustment or promote adherence … Lastly, the researchers noted a lower likelihood of consistent medication use in the poorest children … Researchers noted that this is too few visits to allow for medication adjustment or promote adherence … • Jensen, et al also point out that both medication and educational services for 24 and 36 months

2044. Measure: Behavior Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children with ADHD (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2014 - First-line treatment is treatment provided prior to prescribing of any ADHD medication. … There is limited information about the effects of stimulant medication in children between the ages … evidence-based behavior therapy is not available, the clinician needs to weigh the risks of starting medication … for patients aged 4-5 years that behavior therapy was prescribed as first-line treatment prior to medication … at “face value” that identified patients were prescribed evidence-based behavior therapy prior to medication

2045. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cardiovascular Diseases | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      May 01, 2018 - minutes of arrival Worse No Change Hospital patients with heart attack given fibrinolytic medication … Hispanics and Whites had similar rates of receipt of fibrinolytic medication for heart attack. … Heart Attack Patients Given Timely Fibrinolytic Medication Hospital patients with heart attack given … Early actions, such as fibrinolytic medication, may open blockages caused by blood clots, reduce heart … Trends: From 2005 to 2012, the percentage of patients who received timely fibrinolytic medication improved

2046. Event Investigation and Analysis Guide: Appendix A | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2022 - in our database, our redundant safety measure of scanning the bottles to make sure we have the right medication … apparent that there were several root causes that included poor technology for supporting the tasks, poor medication … labeling processes that are not optimal for the medication shortages, and a reliance on using people

2047. San Diego Pharmacist Resource and Research Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 08, 2016 - Statement: To provide pharmacists with information and practice tools to improve quality and safety of medication … literacy Immunizations Population health Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth Medication

2048. Chipra-89-Adhd-Behavior-Section-6-Attach-1 (xls file)
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      June 01, 2012 - prescription date **Please remove this column before submitting ADHD treatment medication … prescribed (Yes - 1/No - 2) ADHD treatment medication prescription date … before submitting For patients 4 - 5 behaior therapy was prescribed as first line treatment prior to medication

2049. AHRQ Patient Safety Culture Survey Used to Teach Pharmacy Students About Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2014 - Robert Cisneros, PhD, Assistant Professor in Campbell's School of Pharmacy, uses the survey in a Medication … first became aware of the survey when he read about it in a newsletter from the Institute for Safe Medication … Patient Safety Culture Topic(s): Patient Safety, Education: Curriculum, Medication

2050. AHRQ Safety Program for End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities Video Downloads | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2015 - Title and Duration Link and File Size Initiating Dialysis With Fistula or Graft: Accessing Medication … Port To Administer Medication (7 min., 2 sec.)

2051. 76. For the Patient Who Has Recently Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2014 - Negative mood or depression If significant, provide counseling, prescribe appropriate medication … patient reports prolonged craving or other withdrawal symptoms, consider extending the use of an approved medication

2052. Primary Care Connection Prior to Emergency Department Visits for Children With Identifiable Asthma (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2018 - Have a prescription filled for both a rescue medication and a controller medication within the specified … • 23.3 percent of children met both medication criteria. … Have a prescription filled for both a rescue medication and a controller medication within the specified … A prescription filled for both a rescue medication and a controller medication within the 30 specified … medication within the specified time frames (NEITHER 1 nor 4a).

2053. California Hospital Reduced Infections, Improved Diabetes Care with AHRQ Safety Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      November 01, 2018 - used those same CUSP strategies to improve on-time administration of insulin to patients and reduce medication … occurred frequently during the first 2 hours of the morning nursing shift, when patient assessments and medication … Infections (CLABSI), Diabetes, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Quality of Care, Medication

2054. Support and Advice From Your Clinician | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      October 01, 2014 - Get Medication and Use It Correctly Talk with your health care provider about which medication will … Your Medication Plan: Medications:________________________________________ Instructions:_________

2055. Tear Sheet. You Can Quit Smoking: Support and Advice from Your Clinician (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2008 - GET MEDICATION AND USE IT CORRECTLY. … Talk with your health care provider about which medication will work best for you: Bupropion SR—available … YOUR MEDICATION PLAN: Medications: Instructions: 5. HOW WILL YOU PREPARE?

2056. Measure 1, Section 2, Attachment 1 (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2012 - , and this study provided evidence that medication was far more likely to be a recommended treatment … Researchers noted that this is too few visits to allow for medication adjustment or promote adherence … Observations from this study suggest that the prevalence of medication treatment for ADHD is higher … Lastly, the researchers noted a lower likelihood of consistent medication use in the poorest children … • Jensen, et al also point out that both medication and educational services for 24 and 36 months

2057. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cardiovascular Diseases | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part2-cvd.html
      June 01, 2018 - Blacks and Whites had similar rates of receipt of fibrinolytic medication for heart attack and these … Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Hospital patients with heart attack given fibrinolytic … medication within 30 minutes of arrival, by race, 2005-2013 Race 2005 2006 2007 2008 … Early actions, such as fibrinolytic medication, may open blockages caused by blood clots, reduce heart … Trends: From 2005 to 2013, the percentage of patients who received timely fibrinolytic medication improved

2058. Staying Active and Healthy with Blood Thinners - Transcript | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      September 01, 2015 - We'll also introduce you to a strategy for incorporating your blood thinner medication into your daily … You may have a busy life, but that shouldn't stop you from following a regular schedule to take your medication … Either way, it is important to remember to take your medication exactly as your doctor prescribed. … alert bracelet or carrying a wallet card as a way to let others know that you are on blood thinner medication … you talk to your clinician about your intake of alcoholic beverages, as they may interfere with your medication

2059. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
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      May 20, 2016 - including frequent dressing checks, is key to management of postoperative hemorrhage and hematoma.1 Medication … Management Determine if and when discontinuation of antiplatelet/anticoagulant medication prior to … Recommended Practice: Medication Management • Develop a process and protocol for determining if discontinuation … current evidence-based guidelines for a particular surgery.3,4,5 o Obtain a thorough history of medication … Introduction: Essential First Steps Recommended Practice: Management of Blood Loss Recommended Practice: Medication

2060. Voluntary Hospital Coalitions to Promote Patient Safety (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2004 - Safe medication use (SMU) program The SMU program, which focuses on reducing the frequency of medication … , nurses, physicians • Reviews medication errors data to determine imminent and potential problems … • Identifies and promotes safe medication use system designs and practices • Analyzes and reviews … Safe medication use program The Safe Medication Use (SMU) program, which has met with enthusiastic … Among participating hospitals, 105 (73 percent) reported a decrease in the targeted medication error