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281. Family-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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     June 01, 2021 - Also, like all medications, antibiotics have potential side effects, including rashes, GI symptoms, or … There are also over the counter medications that help.” … You can also work with the health care team to offer cough suppressing medications. … You might tell them, “Some medications, like codeine or morphine, will help suppress the cough reflex … Medications for pain and other symptoms caused by pneumonia can be used to improve comfort.

282. Surge in Drug Shortages Occurred in Wake of Pandemic, Study Finds | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2024 - shortages and 6.4 percent were associated with severe shortages, compared with 4.1 percent for unaffected medications … An AHRQ guide answers primary care clinicians’ questions about prescribing medications to treat alcohol … Outcomes after initiation of medications for alcohol use disorder at hospital discharge.

283. Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Healthy Living | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2018 - Management of Oral Medications by Home Health Patients Adult home health patients whose management … of oral medications improved, by race, stratified by age, 2013 Age Black White All Ages 52.5 … Importance : Patients who have problems taking their medications as prescribed are at risk for adverse … Overall Rate: In 2013, 52.5% of Black home health patients got better at taking their medications. … and 85 and over (39.8%) were less likely than those ages 0-64 (58.5%) to get better at taking their medications

284. Speaking Plainly: Communicating the Patient’s Role in Health Care Safety (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2004 - The tips also varied in terms of their focus on medications, hospital stays, or surgeries. … For example, they indicated an unwillingness to check on medications dispensed by pharmacists (e.g. … Advances in Patient Safety: Vol. 4 144 potentially harmful effects of combining prescription medications … Medications and adverse drug events are a key and often-cited patient safety topic that patient behavior … The second step also includes messages on medications that were reworded because beneficiaries perceived

285. Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients: A Training Program for Pharmacy Staff (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - to share an experience during which a patient had difficulty understanding something about their medications … Low Literacy and Medication Use Ability to identify their own medications 12-18 x greater odds Understanding … • Anecdotal evidence of making mistakes with their medications and experiencing more adverse drug … in Trying to Improve Things Increasingly complex health system Greater self-care requirements More medications … : • Few messages, with no assumptions that patients know about how the body works, diseases, or medications

286. Community Pharmacy Survey on Patient Safety (pdf file)
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     June 06, 2018 - We encourage patients to talk to pharmacists about their medications ............................... … Our pharmacists spend enough time talking to patients about how to use their medications .......... … patient safety—dispensing the right medication accurately and making sure patients understand their medications

287. Chapter 1: Background on Patient Safety and LEP Populations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2020 - difficulty understanding discharge instructions, including how to manage their condition, take their medications … Ineffective or improper use of medications or serious medication errors. … It requires both patients and providers to communicate accurately about the patient's medications, including … For example, prior to surgery, patients need to understand when to begin fasting and which medications … This is unacceptable, as we have had issues with medications (i.e. which to take, when) and I believe

288. Presentation: Program Overview
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     January 01, 2017 - Patients Spontaneous Awaking Trial Evaluate every day for patients receiving mechanical ventilation Have medications … NS = Not sedated Y = Medications for sedation have been held N = Medications for sedation have NOT been … held C/NI = Holding medications for sedation is either contraindicated or not indicated today DCP

289. Falls Reduction Training Program
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     October 01, 2008 - stay to reassess for falls risk When a patient’s physical condition changes (e.g., after surgery, new medications … ECRI Institute, (610) 825-6000 Medication Review Administration of these and some over-the-counter medications … Treatment provided to fallen patient Intrinsic and extrinsic factors Staffing levels Equipment in use Medications … Factors that may have contributed to the fall Review of underlying illnesses and problems Review of medications

290. AHRQ Signals Plan To Establish Healthcare Extension Service | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     November 01, 2023 - The report, which updates a 2014 systematic review, recognizes that the literature on medications for … Access the report , which includes key findings on the benefits and harms of several medications, and … The impact of stimulant medications on blood pressure and body mass index in children with attention

291. Appendix B4: Falls Assessment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2023 - Report faxed ___ Primary Care Provider Orders received ___ Discussed in falls team meeting Medications … standing Sitting BP: ___/___    Standing BP: ___/___     ___ N/A ___ Review cardiovascular medications

292. Shadowing (doc file)
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     August 08, 2012 - Were patient medications available to the nurse when they were due? … If the medications were delayed, could this affect the patient’s outcome (e.g., delay in discharge to

293. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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     September 01, 2022 - Slide 15 Moment 3: Treatment SAY: Antiviral medications should be prescribed for adults and children … For patients who are at high risk for influenza complications, antiviral medications should be started … Slide 17 Moment 3: Treatment SAY: There are a few options for antiviral medications. … Should they be given antiviral medications? … medications (NSAIDS) - nasal decongestants - oral decongestants - antihistamine-decongestants - and

294. Measure 1, Section 14, Attachment 1 (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2011 - ADHD medications can reduce symptoms, but might be associated with side effects and symptoms effecting … ADHD medications can reduce symptoms, but might be associated with side effects and symptoms effecting … A study by Sheffler et al. reveal that the United States is the world’s largest consumer of ADHD medications … DSM-IV-TR criteria for ADHD had reportedly had their conditions diagnosed or been treated with ADHD medications … The Global Market for ADHD Medications 7 Janet Currie, et al.

295. ADHD Performance Measurement Set (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2011 - ADHD medications can reduce symptoms, but might be associated with side effects and symptoms effecting … ADHD medications can reduce symptoms, but might be associated with side effects and symptoms effecting … A study by Sheffler et al reveal that the United States is the world’s largest consumer of ADHD medications … Impulsivity, AND  Confirmation of functional impairment in two or more settings 3 Acceptable medications … The Global Market for ADHD Medications 7 Janet Currie, et al.

296. Appendix, Questions to Ask When Developing Your Design Team and Rationale | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2022 - Work Patient Safety News and Events Education & Training Resources Medications … Developing Your Design Team and Rationale Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

297. PowerPoint Presentation
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     October 01, 2017 - behaviors Gait and balance instability A history of falls within the last 180 days Use of psychoactive medications … Mental: Cognitive Impairment Gait and Balance Instability Fall: 8-30 Days Fall: 31-180 Days Psychoactive Medications … Other High-Risk Medications Acute Mental Status Change Behavior: New Unsafe New Gait/Balance or Device … Other High-Risk Medications October 2017 On-Time Falls Prevention 17 Falls High-Risk Report Calculation … Other High-Risk Medications Acute Mental Status Change Behavior: New Unsafe New Gait/Balance or Device

298. Overview of the Training Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2020 - them to share an experience during which a patient had difficulty understanding something about their medications … Patients cannot describe how to take their medications, have difficulty explaining medical concerns, … Several studies have assessed patients' understanding of their medications. … limited health literacy demonstrated: 12 to 18 times the odds of being unable to identify their own medications … Anecdotal evidence of making mistakes with their medications and experiencing more adverse drug events

299. About the CAHPS® Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2015 - The items address the following six topic areas: • Information about medications • Communication … • Identify specific topic areas for quality improvement (e.g., communication about test results, medications … Number in the Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals Survey Item Topic: Information about medications … H-HL1 Staff asked patient to describe how patient would take medications at home H-HL2 Staff told … patient who to call if patient had questions about medications Topic: Communication between nurses

300. Improving Error Reporting in Ambulatory Pediatrics with a Team Approach (pdf file)
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     March 05, 2008 - Errors were classified as involving office administration (34 percent), medications and other treatment … Errors were classified by the safety team as primarily involving office administration (34 percent), medications … Medications Error: Wrong vaccine administered (several similar reports). … acetaminophen dose orders were outside the recommendations.25 In a sample of new prescriptions for 22 common medications … outpatient setting include the need for rapid dose calculations with weight-based dosing, dilution of stock medications