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421. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 02, 2017 - Labeling solutions and medications in sterile procedural settings. January 2, 2017 Sheridan DJ. … Labeling solutions and medications in sterile procedural settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/labeling-solutions-and-medications-sterile-procedural-settings In response … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/labeling-solutions-and-medications-sterile-procedural-settings https://psnet.ahrq.gov

422. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2019 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-use-opioids-hospitals Opioid pain medications are considered high-risk … medications due to the potential for respiratory depression and other adverse effects. … Because these medications are frequently used to treat acute pain in the hospital, opioids account for … /psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-use-opioids-hospitals https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

423. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 06, 2013 - events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers criteria medications … events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers Criteria Medications … As in prior studies, frequent adverse drug events were found involving a wide range of medications, … not limited to potentially inappropriate medications as defined by Beers criteria.

424. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2009 - medications. … Errors aren't necessarily more common with high-alert medications, but the consequences of error are … The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) has classified 19 medications or medication classes … Specific processes for high-alert, high-risk medications, such as process double-check protocols, can … ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications.

425. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 03, 2016 - recommendations-and-low-technology-safety-solutions-following- neuromuscular-blocking-agent Administration errors involving high-alert medications … storage, and packaging methods, and implemented guidelines to reduce risk of errors involving such medications … interventions-reduce-nurses-medication-administration-errors-inpatient-settings-systematic https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/root-cause-analysis https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/labeling-solutions-and-medications-sterile-procedural-settings

426. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 02, 2011 - problems are vulnerable to experiencing medication errors, as they are commonly prescribed high-risk medications … ) (for example, angioplasty) found that 22.3% were administered either enoxaparin or eptifibatide, medications … This risk was borne out in the study, as patients who received the contraindicated medications did in … errors in this study argues for education and use of forcing functions to prevent misuse of these medications

427. Double Trouble | PSNet
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     August 01, 2012 - Although most medication errors do not result in injury, the extensive use of medications by the geriatric … Medication reconciliation is a “process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications a patient … Providers should review all new medications with patients and family members, with specific emphasis … A new tool for identifying discrepancies in postacute medications for community-dwelling older adults … How to Take Your Medications Safely. Institute for Safe Medication Practices Web site.

428. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2013 - He receives all his oral medications dispensed in weekly blister packs from his local pharmacy; however … At his usual visit to his local pharmacy to obtain his oral medications, his pharmacist dispensed not … only the usual oral medications but also the risperidone depot injection kit. … One study found that 67% of patients obtained medications from one pharmacy, 29% from two, and 4% from … In most instances, medications managed by specialty pharmacies are associated with high cost or with

429. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 03, 2012 - double-checking has been a previously recommended strategy and has become standard policy for high-risk medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/paediatric-nurses-understanding-process-and-procedure-double-checking-medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-harm-high-alert-medications https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

430. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2005 - Although most medication errors do not result in injury, the extensive use of medications by the geriatric … Medication reconciliation is a “process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications a patient … Providers should review all new medications with patients and family members, with specific emphasis … A new tool for identifying discrepancies in postacute medications for community-dwelling older adults … How to Take Your Medications Safely. Institute for Safe Medication Practices Web site.

431. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 22, 2017 - and-multi This prospective, direct-observation study examined medication administration accuracy of medications … When medications were dispensed from original packaging, the medication administration error rate was … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially-inappropriate-medications … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially-inappropriate-medications

432. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 22, 2006 - Look-alike, sound-alike oncology medications.   March 22, 2006 Schulmeister L. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/look-alike-sound-alike-oncology-medications The author explains how similar … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/look-alike-sound-alike-oncology-medications

433. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2004 - Upon discharge, an order was written to "discharge on current medications." … Review of her discharge medications revealed an inadvertent addition of Amaryl (glimepiride, a medication … On first glance, being prescribed 12 medications appears extraordinary; however, this is not terribly … In addition to the number of medications, the type of drug is also important. … Has a provider reviewed your medications with you?

434. Eptifibatide Epilogue | PSNet
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     March 04, 2011 - medications. … Errors aren't necessarily more common with high-alert medications, but the consequences of error are … The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) has classified 19 medications or medication classes … Specific processes for high-alert, high-risk medications, such as process double-check protocols, can … ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications. [Available at] 15. Mansur JM, ed.

435. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 13, 2008 - Keeping track of aging patients’ medications. February 13, 2008 Cooney E. Telegram & Gazette. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/keeping-track-aging-patients-medications This article discusses an AHRQ-funded … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/keeping-track-aging-patients-medications

436. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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     December 01, 2004 - Upon discharge, an order was written to “discharge on current medications.” … Review of her discharge medications revealed an inadvertent addition of Amaryl (glimepiride, a medication … at discharge Non-linear risk Risk stable until medications exceed 12, then increases exponentially … Has a provider reviewed your medications with you? … Safety Checklist for Provider Discharge medications Review with the patient Highlight changes from

437. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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     May 01, 2007 - His medications included phenytoin 300 mg once a day, phenobarbital 30 mg three times a day, residronate … are the primary mode of epilepsy treatment Medications successfully control seizures in approximately … medications are commonly used in the US Choice of agent dictated by Epilepsy syndrome Drug-drug … Newer Antiseizure Medications Oxcarbazepine, Lamotrigine, Topiramate, Levetiracetam Mostly approved … Challenges in Safe Use of Antiseizure Medications 7th most common ADR in study of 1 million hospitalized

438. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2009 - In one study, a pharmacist intervention to review medications with patients at discharge and screen … Many also take over-the-counter medications and often complementary or alternative agents as well, and … Moreover, methotrexate toxicity can occur with several common over-the-counter medications, such as … occur at every inpatient and outpatient visit and must include not only daily prescription medications … but also ongoing treatments, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements, and complementary,

439. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 02, 2018 - Errors with injectable medications: unlabeled syringes are surprisingly common! … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-injectable-medications-unlabeled-syringes-are-surprisingly-common … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-injectable-medications-unlabeled-syringes-are-surprisingly-common

440. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 20, 2017 - Among patients age 65 or older, anticoagulants, diabetes medications, and opioids were most commonly … Medications considered inappropriate for older adults according to Beers criteria were involved in less … preventing ADEs requires attention to older adults and to antibiotic, anticoagulant, diabetes, and opioid medications … medication-use-leading-emergency-department-visits-adverse-drug-events-older-adults https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-defined-stopp-criteria-and-risk-adverse-drug-events