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281. Abt Single-Sided Body Template (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/fallsprev/ontimefallpxsamplereports.docx
     June 02, 2025 - 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 … (antipsychotics, antidepressants, sedative/hypnotics, antianxiety drugs) or other medications associated … Other High-Risk Medications Acute Mental Status Change Behavior: New Unsafe New Gait/Balance or … Other High-Risk Medications Acute Mental Status Change Behavior: New Unsafe New Gait/Balance or

282. Strategies to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/vchip-strategies-for-kdd.pdf
     February 01, 2015 - We provide patients with appropriate information/details if there are new medications that may be beneficial … Maximize Medications We select medication and delivery devices that meet the patient’s needs and circumstances … We help patients with medication adherence by encouraging patients to bring their medications with them … self-monitoring to assess level of asthma control and to recognize signs of worsening asthma; taking medications

283. CHIPRA 150 Section 6, Antipsychotics Testing Summary (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-metabolic-monitoring-testing-summary.pdf
     December 31, 2015 - Denominator: Children and adolescents age 1 to 20 years old who have had two or more antipsychotic medications … Statement: This measure assesses whether children and adolescents who are taking antipsychotic medications … antipsychotics offer the potential for effective treatment of psychiatric disorders in children, these medications … following year, compared with children not prescribed a psychotropic medication, the broader class of medications … had three times the risk of developing diabetes, compared with youth starting other psychotropic medications

284. Innovative Use of Technology in Primary Care Delivery - Slide Presentation (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/webinars/innovative-use-pcr-091423.pdf
     September 14, 2023 - Perceived Versus Demonstrated Understanding of the Complex Medications of Medically Complex Children … at the right time “Some of these medications can be very dangerous if he gets too much… I’ve even caught … medications that someone has drawn up wrong, or even medications that I’ve drawn up wrong.” … (primary) Communicating about medications “Lack of communication about whether a medication was given … improved with use of MedS@HOME within networks caring for CMC ages 0-17 years, who use high-risk medications

285. 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

286. Simulation-Based Education Improves Patient Safety in Ambulatory Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Lavelle_33.pdf
     March 12, 2008 - Preparation for the workshops included review of standardized medications and supplies. … • Vigilance is critical, even when medications and supplies have been “standardized.” … Of particular concern were the emergency medications in the pharmacy drug boxes. … drawers filled with additional medications, such as Depacon®. … Sound-alike medications were not an issue, but some pharmacy drug boxes had look-alike medications in

287. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 1) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_1_IDEAL_chklst_508.docx
     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. … Review medications. … Because this involves medications, we assume it would be a clinician — nurse, doctor, or pharmacist.

288. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 1) (pdf file)
     www.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

289. Appendix, Sample Communication from Discipline-Specific Leadership to Staff on Medication Reconciliation Educational Training Sessions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-9.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Reconciliation Educational Training Sessions Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

290. Appendix, Post-Implementation Strategies to Increase and Sustain Compliance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-11.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Strategies to Increase and Sustain Compliance Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

291. Appendix, Post-Implementation Strategies to Increase and Sustain Compliance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-11.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Strategies to Increase and Sustain Compliance Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

292. Appendix, Sample Communication from Discipline-Specific Leadership to Staff on Medication Reconciliation Educational Training Sessions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-9.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Reconciliation Educational Training Sessions Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

293. Prescribing Safety in Ambulatory Care: Physician Perspectives (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Rundall.pdf
     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

294. Chapter 5. Project Findings for Goal 1 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chapter5.html
     December 01, 2017 - Utilization of Outpatient Services and Prescribed Medications Table 19 provides information on the … As expected, persons with diabetes or CVD had higher use of prescribed medications than those without … More detailed information on prescribed medications is provided in Tables 20 and 21. … The number of dispensed prescribed medications by the Veterans Administration Therapeutic Medication … dispensed blood pressure-related medications, and 56.1 percent were dispensed cholesterol-related medications

295. Appendix, Sample Letter to Discipline-Specific Leaders on Meeting Regarding Training and Implementation Strategy for Medication Reconciliation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-8.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Strategy for Medication Reconciliation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

296. Appendix, Sample Letter to Discipline-Specific Leaders on Meeting Regarding Training and Implementation Strategy for Medication Reconciliation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/appendix/app-8.html
     July 01, 2022 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Appendix … Strategy for Medication Reconciliation Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

297. ADHD Guidelines Review (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-4.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - The recommendations are particularly strong for stimulant medications and sufficient but less strong … adolescents (12 through 18 years of age), the primary care clinician should prescribe FDA-approved medications … B for methylphenidate A for treatment with FDA approved medications; B for behavior … A for medications; C for behavior therapy. … The following medications are approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD: dextroamphetamine (DEX)

298. Accurate ADHD Diagnosis, Measure 1, Section 5, Attachment 4 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-4.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - The recommendations are particularly strong for stimulant medications and sufficient but less strong … adolescents (12 through 18 years of age), the primary care clinician should prescribe FDA-approved medications … B for methylphenidate A for treatment with FDA approved medications; B for behavior … A for medications; C for behavior therapy. … The following medications are approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD: dextroamphetamine (DEX)

299. Clinical Decision Support Tools (pdf file)
     www.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

300. Final Progress Report: Leveraging a Social Network of Elders and Families To Improve Medication Safety at Transitions of Care (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/quintana-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Scope: Older patients and families often have difficulty reconciling and managing medications after hospital … Older patients and families often have difficulty reconciling and managing medications after hospital … Develop an acceptable process for patients/families to import and ‘accept’ medications from multiple … Determine if the tool results in more appropriate medications and decreased polypharmacy for frail … Challenges of managing medications for older people at transition points of care.