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81. It Takes a Team: Preventing Infections in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2017 - . • Disinfect the top (rubber septum) of any medication vial with alcohol before piercing it with a … on one patient only. • Use an intravenous solution bag and tubing for one patient only. • Prepare medication … If medication is used at the bedside, throw it out after it is used on one patient. … • Use a single-dose vial of medication whenever possible. • Dedicate a multiuse vial to one patient … if medication is drawn up in the patient care area. • Always use a new, sterile needle and new, sterile

82. Cholesterol Management Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2021 - Substantial evidence shows that taking a statin medication each day to manage blood cholesterol can reduce … those with high LDL cholesterol levels, and those with diabetes), who have been prescribed a statin medication … Improving Medication Adherence Among Patients with Hypertension: A Tip Sheet for Health Care Professionals … This tip sheet for health care professionals outlines predictors of medication non-adherence and how … to use the SIMPLE method to improve medication adherence among patients.

83. Tool 13: ED Care Plan (doc file)
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    May 01, 2015 - when you judge the risks to be greater than the benefits, even if the patient demands the medication … program before prescribing controlled substances] · [An oral or written agreement for chronic pain medication … symptomatic pain without the use of narcotics] · [For safety place a sitter in the room] · [If you feel medication … is indicated, use [medication, dose, route; medication, dose, route]. … Do not use [medication route].

84. Fall Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
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    August 03, 2017 - Medication affecting risk of falls Sedative and psychotropic medication, or medication with drowsiness … For the chart review, check the medication administration record (MAR) and any notes easily accessible … Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y Y 16/20 Medication administration record … Medication administration record: given night sedation last night? … For any of the 20 patients who are “higher risk”*: Number of higher risk patients: Chart: full medication

85. NPSD Dashboards | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2023 - reports and event-specific dashboards that describe in greater depth specific safety events such as medication … Medication or Other Substance Dashboard Details the incorrect action taken, incorrect action by residual … Medication or Other Substance 2023 Supplement Dashboard Includes information organized by medication … falls and/or mitigate harm from falls, as well as the ability to filter by fall assistance and use of medication … The Medications or Other Substance Event supplement reflects an enhanced analysis of NPSD Medication

86. New Models of Primary Care Workforce and Financing - Case Example #3: Fairview Health Services (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - Comprehensive Medication Therapy Management Services Comprehensive MTM services began at Fairview … RNs note medication changes in the EHR. … ▌pg. 8 Tasks Roles Included Medication reconciliation or management Medication Reconciliation … For medication concerns, patients are referred to the MTM pharmacist. … Medication therapy management: 10 years of experience in a large integrated health care system.

87. Helping Smokers Quit: A Guide for Clinicians (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2008 - Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Revised May 2008 open for medication … Encourage use of medication: Recommend use of over-the-counter nicotine patch, gum, or lozenge; or give … Review medication use and problems. Refer to 1-800-QUIT NOW (784-8669). … Suggestions for the Clinical Use of Medications for Tobacco Dependence Treatmenta Medication Precautions … Please see medication package inserts for additional information. bOTC refers to over the counter.

88. PowerPoint Presentation
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    April 10, 2018 - In the primary care setting, medication safety issues include prescribing errors, contraindications, … One clinician observed, “It closes the gaps, reduces medication errors, offers the opportunity to reduce … It wasn’t the same medication or a similar dose. … I only learned about it because he brought in the medication.” … He was taking double the dose of the same medication.” 4 When should I use it?

89. Safety Climate on Hospital Units: A New Measure (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2004 - Studies of nurses’ perceptions of medication administration error reporting, the reasons that medication … Factors contributing to medication errors: a literature review. … Workload and environmental factors in hospital medication errors. … Perceived barriers in reporting medication administration errors. … Nurses’ perceptions of why medication administration errors occur.

90. EvidenceNOW: Managing Unhealthy Alcohol Use | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2023 - guidelines recommend routine screening and brief intervention for unhealthy alcohol use, as well as medication-assisted … Medication-assisted treatment for those diagnosed with alcohol use disorder. … Increase use of medication-assisted treatment for patients meeting diagnostic criteria for alcohol use … Medication-Assisted Treatment for Unhealthy Alcohol Use  (PDF, 712 KB) with latest information and frequently

91. Chartbook on Care Coordination: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2018 - Integration of medication information. Use of electronic health records. … But important medication information is given to patients in a haphazard way ( Persell, 2013 ). … provider, so the patient is the primary source of medication information. … Medication lists, 71.0% to 85.4%. Nursing notes, 66.5% to 81.4%. … EHR-based medication support and nurse-led medication therapy management: rationale and design for a

92. Managing Interruptions to Improve Diagnostic Decision-Making: Strategies and Recommended Research Agenda (pdf file)
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    December 29, 2022 - For instance, in high-risk environments (e.g., medication administration), it may be safest to implement … Medication administration is a task with a specific beginning and an end and is usually done by one … While these strategies may be good solutions for individual nurses on medication rounds, it may not … Association of interruptions with an increased risk and severity of medication admin- istration errors … Are interventions to reduce interruptions and errors during medication administration effective?

93. Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 22) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2014 - Medication Reconciliation for Ambulatory Care 64. … focused on coordination   □   Health care home       Care management       Medication … Medication Reconciliation for Ambulatory Care Care Coordination Measure Mapping Table   Measurement … focused on coordination       Health care home       Care management       Medication … Medication Reconciliation for Ambulatory Care Purpose: To measure the percentage of patients aged

94. Create a Safe Medicine List Together (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-508.pdf
    April 10, 2018 - In the primary care setting, medication safety issues include prescribing errors, contraindications, … One clinician observed, “It closes the gaps, reduces medication errors, offers the opportunity to reduce … It wasn’t the same medication or a similar dose. … I only learned about it because he brought in the medication.” … He was taking double the dose of the same medication.” When should I use it?

95. AHRQ New Models of Primary Care Workforce and Financing - Executive Summary (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - Health Center Rural Vermont Small Federally Qualified Health Center Rural, underserved Medication … (See Cherokee, Foresight and Henry Ford Case Example Reports) Key Finding 3: Medication Management … and pharmacy technicians coach patients in taking their medications appropriately and troubleshoot medication … In remote areas, onsite automated dispensing units fill medication prescriptions in clinic. … Patients receive pharmacist interventions for medication education and counseling, specialty visits

96. Table 4. Meaningful Use Measures that Assess Care Coordination* | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2014 - Reconciliation g The EP/EH performs medication reconciliation for patient transitions of care to … Atlas Domains: Facilitate transitions across settings, Medication management eMeasure specifications … available: N/A The EP/EH performs medication reconciliation for patient transitions of care to the … Atlas Domains: Facilitate transitions across settings, Medication management eMeasure specifications … (NQF #0108) h Percent of children 6-12 years old newly dispensed medication for ADHD who had appropriate

97. Health Care Facility Design Safety Risk Assessment Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2020 - care facilities can minimize such safety problems as health care-associated infections, patient falls, medication … The toolkit: Targets six areas of safety—infections, falls, medication errors, security, injuries of … staff workflow, patient treatment protocols, and room locations to decide where to place isolation and medication … materials to reduce infection risk, how to address noise and light problems that may distract from correct medication

98. Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2020 - patients during discharge can help them care for themselves when they leave the hospital to track their medication … Make sure that the information about you in the guide is correct (e.g. medication allergies, contact … _____ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are my medication … Medication name and amount How much do I take? How do I take this medicine?

99. AHRQ Grantee Profiles | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2024 - More >> Protecting Patients from Drug-Drug Medication Errors Daniel C. Malone, Ph.D. … More >> Preventing Medication Errors Among Children With Chronic Conditions in Outpatient and Home … More >> Identifying Strategies to Improve Medication Safety at Home Yan Xiao, Ph.D. … More >> Improving Medication Safety for Older Adults Michelle Chui, Pharm.D., Ph.D. … Professor, and Director of Sonderegger Research Center for Improved Medication Use University of Wisconsin

100. Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2024 - Highlighted Resources Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook: Practical guide … for implementing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in primary care and other ambulatory care settings … change package supports efforts by primary care practices and healthcare systems to improve opioid medication