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141. PowerPoint Presentation
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-final508.pptx
     April 10, 2018 - Another clinician pointed out, “When patients are asked whether they’re taking any other medications, … But when they bring in their medications, you find all of these medications from specialists that significantly … One patient stated, “I brought all my medications to him, and I brought in every one of them. … So I can take them when I can get the best benefit out of my medications. … Then she finally brought in her medications and I saw she was taking it and I was so glad.

142. Prescribing Safety in Ambulatory Care: Physician Perspectives (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2003 - (e.g., prominently placed posters reminding patients to bring medications to the visit), to more elaborate … Sometimes we make patients feel bad because we prescribe them bad combinations of medications.” … Some responses were quite specific, such as, “Diabetic patients on multiple medications are of concern … Some patients use multiple medications, like Actos, Metformin, insulin, and Glycet … sometimes the … Other responses focused on the difficulty physicians have in managing patients’ medications when medications

143. Chipra-88-Measure-1-Section-2-Attachment-4 (xls file)
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     January 17, 2017 - For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" This … For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" This … For example, if your site uses a pharmacy vendor code for medications, select "Vendor specific" Coding … ADHD medications NOT active ADHD medications NOT active, ADHD medications absent from the … ADHD medications active ADHD medications active, ADHD medications absent from the patient

144. Getting Ready (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2017 - � Medical instructions: Talk with your doctor about your medications well before your surgery. … Your doctor may want to stop or change some medications such as blood thinners for a short time or … These instructions usually explain whether you need to stop medications or fill new prescriptions, … � Medication and allergy list: Prepare an up-to-date list of your current medications and any allergies … Many medications used to keep you comfortable during surgery will affect your memory in the hours after

145. Office Systems Inventory to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2015 - ACQ, TRACK, or ATAQ. 3 We provide patients with appropriate information/details if there are new medications … collaborate appropriately and effectively with school nurses or other school personnel. 4 Maximize Medications … therapy. 2 We help patients with medication adherence by encouraging patients to bring their medications … self-monitoring to assess level of asthma control and to recognize signs of worsening asthma; taking medications

146. Appendix B22: Suggestions for Further Assessment and/or Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2017 - FMP Findings Suggestions for Further Assessment and/or Interventions Medications … Antipsychotics Antidepressants Benzodiazepines Other sedatives/hypnotics Digoxin Review all medications … Consider psychiatric evaluation if indicated to reevaluate psychotropic medications. … hypotension Diagnose and treat postural hypotension: Review cardiovascular, diuretic and other medications

147. Fallpxtool4B (doc file)
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     January 29, 2013 - Reviews medications for fall risk. … Discusses medications that may increase fall risk with physician using standardized approach (e.g., note … Implements computerized alerts for medications that present high risk for falls, where appropriate.

148. Safe Medication Administration: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2023 - Slide 3: Safe Administration of Medications in L&D Say: This bundle in the AHRQ Safety Program … for Perinatal Care (SPPC) focuses on the safe administration of two high-alert medications commonly used … These key safety elements can also be adapted and applied to other high-alert medications used in L&D … Slide 4: High-Alert Medications Say: High-alert medications are defined by the Institute for Safe … Limiting access to these medications. Using auxiliary labels and automated alerts.

149. Outpatient Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Adverse Events, and Costs (pdf file)
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     April 27, 2004 - Introduction Certain medications have been identified as risk factors for fall-related injuries, … Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are generally acknowledged as a class of medications that are an independent … Unique individuals might have received medications in more than one of the ZL categories. … High-risk medications and falls: a practical approach to risk management. … Prescribing potentially inappropriate psychotropic medications to the ambulatory elderly.

150. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2021 - recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medications … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, or preventive medications

151. Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2022 - Work Patient Safety News and Events Education & Training Resources Medications … Reconciliation Appendix: The MATCH Work Plan Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … Develop/redesign a medication reconciliation process, including identification of a single list of medications

152. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 3) (doc file)
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     January 01, 2010 - Changes or discrepancies in medications before and after discharge[endnoteRef:3],[endnoteRef:4] [3: … Inadequate preparation for patient and family related to medications, danger signs, or lifestyle changes3,4 … Review medications 3. Highlight warning signs and problems 4. Explain test results 5.

153. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 3) (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - complications can be attributed to discharge planning problems, such as: • Changes or discrepancies in medications … before and after discharge3,4 • Inadequate preparation for patient and family related to medications … Review medications 3. Highlight warning signs and problems 4. Explain test results 5.

154. Preventing Medication Errors in Ambulatory Care: The Importance of Establishing Regimen Concordance (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2004 - Effective communication regarding medications has been shown to promote medication adherence in the … Discrepancies in the use of medications: their extent and predictors in an outpatient practice. … Self- reported adherence to antiretroviral medications among participants in HIV clinical trials: the … Misunderstanding of asthma controller medications: association with nonadherence. … Communication regarding medications in a public hospital anticoagulation clinic [in press].

155. Appendix B8: Unsafe Behavior Worksheet (Text Description) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2017 - Incorporate information about mobility status, wheelchair use, postural hypotension, vision, and medications … that could increase fall risk: Review medications and consider changes if appropriate. … Risk Factor: Medications Risk Factor: Mobility Selected Interventions For changes in psychotropic … Date:   Date: Medications Are interventions effective: ___ Yes ___ No Changes: Comments … : Medications Are interventions effective: ___ Yes ___ No Changes: Comments: Orthostatic

156. Create a Safe Medicine List Together (pdf file)
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     April 10, 2018 - Another clinician pointed out, “When patients are asked whether they’re taking any other medications, … But when they bring in their medications, you find all of these medications from specialists that significantly … One patient stated, “I brought all my medications to him, and I brought in every one of them. … So I can take them when I can get the best benefit out of my medications. … Then she finally brought in her medications and I saw she was taking it and I was so glad.

157. PQMP Measure Implementation and Quality Improvement Toolkits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2021 - Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics The safe and judicious use of antipsychotic medications … The safe and judicious use of antipsychotic medications is a critical issue for children and youth. … While antipsychotic medications may serve as an effective treatment for a defined set of psychiatric … Antipsychotic medications can increase the risk of serious health problems, such as metabolic and physical

158. 18-Template-Iscr-Pathway (doc file)
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     June 01, 2023 - Prep Area (Day of Surgery) Intraop PACU/Postop Day 0 Postop Day 1 Postop Day 2 Postop Day 3 Medications … and Pain Control Input all medications that are part of your hospital’s pathway. … points) Antibiotic prophylaxis VTE prophylaxis (if not given in preop period) Analgesic and anti-nausea medications

159. Development of a Computerized Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Monitor in the Outpatient Setting (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2003 - Rules target various diagnostic and laboratory abnormalities caused by a broad range of outpatient medications … Text-based rules were developed for certain medications by linking the medications with symptoms (ADE … The provider records the patient’s identity, allergies, billing diagnoses, medications prescribed, tests … Another example is the use of two medications together, such as two currently active orders for agents … inhibitors, beta-blockers, and hypoglycemic medications (both oral and injected insulin).

160. Development and Validation of the Medication Administration Error Reporting Survey (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2003 - Medication packaging • The names of many medications are similar. … • Different medications look alike. • The packaging of many medications is similar. … • Nurses are interrupted while administering medications to perform other duties. … Thus, it does not directly address errors in prescribing or dispensing medications. … Nurses and the administration of medications. Clin Nurs Res 1997;6(3):253–74. 9.