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221. Integration of Medication Information | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/carecoordination/measure4.html
     June 01, 2018 - People Whose Provider Usually Asks About Medications and Treatments From Other Doctors People under … age 65 with a usual source of care whose health provider usually asks about prescription medications … Importance: Different providers may prescribe medications for the same patient. … patients on multiple medications. … When care is not well coordinated and some providers do not know about all of a patient's medications

222. TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Pharmacy/Medications | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/evidence-base/pharmacy.html
     July 01, 2023 - TeamSTEPPS Research/Evidence Base: Pharmacy/Medications Minshull J, Barnett N.

223. Appendix, Sample Staff Flier to Announce Rollout/Implementation of Medication Reconciliation Process | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/match/matchap10.html
     August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Reconciliation Process Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal 03.06.01: To accurately and completely reconcile medications

224. Final progress Report: Anticholinergics and Cognitive Decline in the Elderly with Depression (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/21264-Aparasu-draft-1.pdf
     July 31, 2018 - SCOPE: Despite significant use of anticholinergic medications in elderly nursing home residents, little … Prescription of clinically significant anticholinergic medications (ADS level 2/3) preceding the event … Use of medications, such as antihypertensive medications (like ACE inhibitors or ARBs), statins, and … Antimuscarinic side-effects of anticholinergic medications in the elderly. … Anticholinergic activity of 107 medications commonly used by older adults.

225. AHRQ Research Influences Colorado Tobacco Policy Decisions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - The report was specifically used to develop measures examining off-label use of anticonvulsant medications … implemented to examine off-label use was to quantify the number of prescriptions for anticonvulsant medications … With the short-term goal of exploring the conditions for which these medications are being used and whether … clients' health outcomes, Medicaid officials drew upon AHRQ research to support their focus on off-label medications … an unbiased scientific resource [in AHRQ] that helped us justify our need to focus on anticonvulsant medications

226. Tool 3I: Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/medication-risk-score.html
     January 01, 2013 - medication in a particular risk category, the score should be calculated by (risk level score) x (number of medications … For a patient at risk, a pharmacist should use the evaluation tools to determine if medications may be … Also consider the dose and timing of medications (e.g., avoiding diuretic use close to bedtime). … Indicator Comments Medications Beers criteria, * dose adjustment for renal function or … disease state, overuse of medications, IV access Laboratory Therapeutic drug levels (digoxin

227. Recovering After Emergency Appendectomy (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2023 - Before surgery, you probably will get medications to help prevent infections. … ■ You may get medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®). … ■ Opioid [OH-pee-oid] pain medications are only used if needed. … Why avoid opioid pain medications? … You’ll get medications to help prevent infections.

228. Chapter 7. High-Risk Situations for Medication Reconciliation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-7.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Chapter … Situations for Medication Reconciliation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … When these patients are discharged from the inpatient setting, instruction on changes to their prior medications … Medications that are being administered to the patient at the outside hospital prior to transfer. … Medications ordered at the receiving hospital.

229. Chapter 7. High-Risk Situations for Medication Reconciliation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/chapter-7.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Chapter … Situations for Medication Reconciliation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … When these patients are discharged from the inpatient setting, instruction on changes to their prior medications … Medications that are being administered to the patient at the outside hospital prior to transfer. … Medications ordered at the receiving hospital.

230. Figure 11: Comparison of Audit Techniques | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Figure … Comparison of Audit Techniques Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … Tracks percent adherence for documenting medications patient takes prior to admission (e.g., quantity … Tracks quality of the collection of medications the patient was taking prior to admission (e.g., quality

231. Massachusetts Hospital Improves Medication Reconciliation With AHRQ Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips89.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 … England Rehabilitation Hospital improved its "One Source of Truth" document to make sure it included home medications … their expertise to review orders from the acute care hospital; identify concerns about any missing medications

232. 2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report Measure Specifications (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/measspec-8.pdf
     January 01, 2020 - Measure Title People unable to get or delayed in getting medical care, dental care, or prescription medications … reasons for being unable to get or delaying in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medications … measure 6.1 is persons unable to obtain or delaying needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medications … MEPS_50, 80201024 Measure Title People unable to get or delayed in getting needed prescription medications … least one of the following reasons for being unable to get or delaying in getting needed prescription medications

233. Activity Guides | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/pharmacy/guide-1-7.html
     September 01, 2020 - Differentiate medications (if taking multiple medications). Plan dosage around meals. … Take medications even if symptoms are not present. … Track the number of pills left and refill medications when appropriate. … Store medications appropriately. … Discuss the steps needed for specialty medications (i.e., inhalers).

234. Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - Refer to individual medications above. … Refer to individual medications above. Refer to information provided above. … What are the recommended first-line medications? … on medications is uncommon. … May medications ever be combined? Yes.

235. Final Progress Report: Enhanced Patient Safety Intervention to Optimize Medical (EPITOME) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/sirio-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - There is a significant increase in knowledge of medications among psychiatric patients when educational … specific medications should have automatic referral to informed pharmacists or respiratory therapists … total, or 3) on five or more new medications started during the hospitalization. … The patient was be encouraged to ask questions regarding medications throughout the hospital stay … • Patients were able to: o Verbalize that they were more aware of their medications (effects, side

236. Five Nebraska Hospitals Use AHRQ Toolkit to Improve Medication Reconciliation Across Care Settings | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips82.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

237. Recovering After Emergency Gallbladder Surgery (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/booklets/gallbladder-booklet.pdf
     November 01, 2023 - ■ You may get medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®). … ■ Opioid [OH-pee-oid] pain medications are only used if needed. … Why avoid opioid pain medications? … Please tell us if you have any concerns about pain medications or pain control. … You’ll get medications to help prevent infections.

238. Connecticut Uses AHRQ Research to Make Medicaid Policy Decisions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcoe43.html
     October 01, 2014 - That legislation adds behavioral health medications, such as atypical antipsychotic drugs, to Medicaid's … Medicaid Medical Director, Connecticut Department of Social Services, reports that in the past, behavioral medications … from a financial point of view, but also from a clinical point of view—to enhance the review of these medications … Atypical antipsychotic medications are second-generation drugs designed to cause fewer neurological complications

239. Tobacco Use Self Management Tool (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-self-management.pdf
     August 27, 2018 - ……a clear path to becoming tobacco-free First Step Talk with your health care provider about medications …  These medications don’t make you quit using tobacco. … Instead, they help you manage withdrawal symptoms (ex. irritability, depression)  Medications can also …  Most people use these medications for 3-6 months.

240. Heart Healthy Ohio Initiative Payer Survey (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/55-ohio-hhoi-payer-survey.pdf
     May 01, 2022 - criteria: __________________________________ Do you cover 90 day supply of blood pressure Yes No medications … Do you cover 90 day supply of medications for smoking Yes No cessation medications? … : Do you cover 90 days of blood pressure medications?