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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/gurwitz2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - (anticoagulants, diabetes agents, and
opioids) but included all medications. … The patient, caregiver, or both read and interpreted labels of medications and
showed how medications … agents, and
opioids) but included all medications. … Been taking same
medications for a long
time 3
I mean if that was new medications right after you … medications.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/medmanage.html
June 01, 2023 - be putting patients at risk for an adverse drug event, such as overdosing, underdosing, or missing medications … KB]
Patient Reminder Card – business card [PDF, 27 KB]
Remind patients to bring all their medications … that can be used to help clinicians discuss the core challenges to filling and adhering to prescribed medications … Additional AHRQ Resources—Medication Management
Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH … ) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation
How to Create a Pill Card
Consumers Page – Treatments & Medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-sample-process.pdf
January 12, 2017 - These include non-oral medications such as injections, inhalers,
ointments, and drops, as well as medications … Remind patients to bring all their medications to their next appointment. … Thank the patient for bringing in the medications.
2. … medications such as injections, inhalers, ointments, and drops, as well as
medications only taken occasionally … Suggest that the patient throw away any expired medications.
6.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-staff-procedure.pdf
January 17, 2017 - Thank the patient for bringing in the medications.
2. … Using the Medication List form, go through the prescription medications one by one.
a. … Repeat this process until you have a complete list of all prescription medications,
including non-oral … medications such as injections, inhalers, ointments, and drops, as well
as medications only taken occasionally … Repeat this process until you have a complete list of all over-the-counter medications,
vitamins, and
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-chui.html
March 01, 2022 - “Older adults, who take many prescription and over-the-counter medications, are required to self-manage … Chui was awarded her first AHRQ grant in 2016 to study whether her Senior Section™ for OTC medications … The Section features a curated supply of safer OTC medications, cautionary signage, and tools to support … Chui hypothesized that making older adults aware of high-risk OTC medications would facilitate their … intervention in 63 AAH pharmacies to enhance patients’ awareness of and attention to risks inherent in OTC medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips87.html
October 01, 2014 - learning sessions and provider support calls focusing on implementation of the AHRQ-funded toolkit, Medications … goal of the MATCH toolkit is to decrease the number of patients who receive potentially conflicting medications … Duplicate medications were also on the lists. … House Calls Homebased Health Care in McAllen, Texas, identified discrepancies between the medications … The electronic record system also now updates patient medication charts whenever a change in medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/blood-pressure.html
March 01, 2021 - Adults
This guideline from Eighth Joint National Committee recommends treatment thresholds, goals, and medications … patient education booklet explains high blood pressure and the potential risks and benefits of various medications … High Blood Pressure: Medications and You
This patient education poster explains hypertension and the … types of medications used to treat it. … This booklet helps patients managing high blood pressure record their blood pressure readings and medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/reduced-ltc-antibiotic-use.html
February 01, 2022 - significant decrease in antibiotic use, thereby reducing unnecessary and potentially unsafe use of medications … stewardship programs (ASPs) are designed to address this by promoting the appropriate use of antibiotic medications … Inappropriate use of antibiotic medications is a significant public health challenge because overuse
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/brain-health-long-desc.html
April 01, 2021 - The project aims were to:
Reduce the use of unsafe medications with anticholinergic (ACh) side effects … adults to initiate dialogue with a clinician regarding the risks and benefits of their anticholinergic medications … adults' medication decision making and behavior: a study on over-the-counter (OTC) anticholinergic medications … Preventing Alzheimer disease by deprescribing anticholinergic medications . … adults' medication decision making and behavior: a study on over-the-counter (OTC) anticholinergic medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/booklets/hip-fracture-booklet.pdf
November 01, 2023 - ■ You may get medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®). … Why avoid opioid pain medications? … Please tell us if you have any concerns about pain
medications or pain control. … Before you go home, make sure you have:
F Prescriptions for any new medications. … F Directions for how and when to take any medications.
F Directions about taking showers.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-common-barriers-full.pdf
January 11, 2017 - when possible; offer information
about
prescription assistance programs and less costly sources
of
medications … combination
therapy; simplify the regimen if possible; suggest
pharmacist counseling; determine if any medications … *A pharmacy delivery system that pre-sorts and packages medications, with each package labeled with the … date and time to take the medications.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips91.html
October 01, 2014 - November 2011, AHRQ partnered with six State QIOs to focus on implementation of the AHRQ-funded toolkit, Medications … The MATCH toolkit's goal is to decrease the number of patients receiving potentially conflicting medications … care unit can now print an updated medication list after surgery, and the surgeon is able to reconcile medications … The new process also resolved the problem of physicians' difficulty in finding an updated medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips94.html
October 01, 2014 - November 2011, AHRQ partnered with six State QIOs to focus on implementation of the AHRQ-funded toolkit, Medications … The MATCH toolkit's goal is to decrease the number of patients receiving potentially conflicting medications … responsibilities for medication reconciliation and developed a "One Source of Truth" for documenting home medications … compliance with collection of a complete home medication list increased from 0 to 100 percent, with all medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips86.html
October 01, 2014 - learning sessions and provider support calls focusing on implementation of the AHRQ-funded toolkit, Medications … goal of the MATCH toolkit is to decrease the number of patients who receive potentially conflicting medications … accomplish this goal by providing clear instructions on creating flowcharts to avoid gaps in reconciling medications … Nurses now use this form to provide patient education on medications. … Phone calls to the discharging hospital have also been initiated to review medications taken prior to
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/clinical-decision-support-tools.pdf
November 16, 2023 - Option #2: SmartSet (recommended)
SmartSet
11/16/2023 13
SmartSet: UI Diagnoses
Smart Set:
Medications … Medication guidance
Medications are
divided by class
11/16/2023 15
Smart Set: Lab Orders … Slide 11: Smart Set
Slide 12: Smart Set
Slide 13: Smart Set: UI Diagnosis
Slide 14: Smart Set: Medications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_1_IDEAL_chklst_508.pdf
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. … Review medications. … Because this involves medications, we assume it
would be a clinician — nurse, doctor, or
pharmacist
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/safe-medication-slides.html
July 01, 2023 - medications in labor and delivery (L&D) units is the focus of one customizable bundle within the AHRQ … Can also be adapted and applied to other high-alert medications used on L&D units. … Slide 4: High-Alert Medications 1
High-alert medications are "drugs that bear a heightened risk of … These medications require special safeguards to reduce the risk of errors, such as the following:
Improving … Slide 33: References
ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/practices.html
January 01, 2013 - Medications: Patients on a large number of prescription medications, or patients taking medicines that … medications for patients with other risk factors or a nurse checking the patient's medications against … These patients should have their medications reviewed, as medications can both contribute to agitation … High-Risk Medications
Patients on high-risk medications (go to Tool 3I, "Medication Fall Risk Score … Pharmacy tries to eliminate medications with high fall risk from formulary.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/schnipper2-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - a patient
is taking… and using this list to provide correct medications for patients anywhere within … High indicates understanding of medication indications, dose,
strength, and frequency of most medications … Low indicates at most can identify medications by name or indication but not both, has little
understanding … This analysis excluded patients on no home medications in order to run a chi
square test for trend. … Number of medications used as a model offset in all models.
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/safe-medication-fac-guide.html
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.