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401. Final Progress Report: Improving Medication Safety Across Clinical Settings (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/bates-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Scope: Medications are the most commonly used form of medical therapy and continue to be one of … Although medications are clearly beneficial in the aggregate, accumulating information suggests that … At the administration stage, young children cannot reliably self-administer medications, requiring an … The survey included an assessment of the medications that the patient was taking at home, where the … medications were being obtained, and any symptoms or adverse events that may have occurred.

402. Hebrew Rehabilitation Center Incorporates AHRQ's Project RED Into Demonstration Project | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips1208.html
     July 01, 2012 - learn about various aspects of their hospitalization, such as the nature of their illness and their medications … Of these patients, nearly 93 percent understood their medications compared with 60 percent of patients … who were not part of the program, and 54 percent of patients learned about side effects for new medications

403. Einstein Medical Center Incorporates AHRQ Pill Card in Discharge Process | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cquips31311.html
     June 01, 2013 - Hauser developed a list of commonly used medications and created a library of hundreds of pill images … card is very well received by patients and has made a huge difference in improving the safe use of medications … after discharge, one within 72 hours and the second within 30 days, to address questions about their medications

404. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 3) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_3_Physician_HO_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.

405. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 3) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_3_Physician_HO_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.

406. ICE Checklist 2: Parenteral Medication Preparation and Administration (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/ICEChecklist2_parental-med-prep.pdf
     December 08, 2014 - Staff Type_____ Isolation Y☐ N☐ Visible From Nursing Station Y☐ N☐ Hand hygiene before preparing medications … Obs 1: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Obs 2: Met ☐ Not Met ☐ Medications prepared in a clean area, on a clean surface … immediately administered with patient name, medication, dose, time drawn; take only individual patient's medications

407. 3. Which fall prevention practices do you want to use? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.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.

408. Create a Safe Medicine List Together (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-508.pdf
     April 10, 2018 - Another clinician pointed out, “When patients are asked whether they’re taking any other medications, … But when they bring in their medications, you find all of these medications from specialists that significantly … One patient stated, “I brought all my medications to him, and I brought in every one of them. … So I can take them when I can get the best benefit out of my medications. … Then she finally brought in her medications and I saw she was taking it and I was so glad.

409. Final Progress Report: Pharmacist Technology for Nursing Home Resident Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/11835-Lapane-draft-1.pdf
     January 01, 2006 - GRAM™ identifies medications that may cause, aggravate, or contribute to common geriatric problems; … medications (Bernabei et al, 1999). … between two to six prescribed medications (Stewart and Cooper, 1994). … Medications must be considered in the assessment process for important information concerning medications … Medications and falls. Causation, correlation, and prevention.

410. New Guidelines for Treating Maladaptive Aggression in Youth | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/chain/practice-tools/practice-guidelines/new-guidelines-for-treating-maladaptive-aggression-in-youth.html
     March 01, 2017 - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescribing antipsychotic medications since there are limited … together the research, education, and stakeholder engagement around the use and outcomes of psychotropic medications … psychosocial diagnostic and risk assessment evaluation of the child and the caregiver prior to starting medications … "It’s part of the process of recognizing the risks as well as the benefits of taking psychotropic medications … For example, evidence shows that using ADHD-specific medications to treat aggression in kids who have

411. New Guidelines for Treating Maladaptive Aggression in Youth | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/chain/practice-tools/behavioral-mental-health/new-guidelines-for-treating-maladaptive-aggression-in-youth.html
     March 01, 2017 - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescribing antipsychotic medications since there are limited … together the research, education, and stakeholder engagement around the use and outcomes of psychotropic medications … psychosocial diagnostic and risk assessment evaluation of the child and the caregiver prior to starting medications … "It's part of the process of recognizing the risks as well as the benefits of taking psychotropic medications … For example, evidence shows that using ADHD-specific medications to treat aggression in kids who have

412. Updated Systematic Review Examines Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/alcohol-use-disorders.html
     November 01, 2023 - Human Services (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) builds on a 2014 AHRQ report on medications … updated systematic review examines new evidence that may improve estimates of the benefits and harms of medications … Numbers needed to treat were calculated for medications with at least moderate strength of evidence for

413. Development of a Computerized Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Monitor in the Outpatient Setting (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Seger.pdf
     January 01, 2003 - Rules target various diagnostic and laboratory abnormalities caused by a broad range of outpatient medications … Text-based rules were developed for certain medications by linking the medications with symptoms (ADE … The provider records the patient’s identity, allergies, billing diagnoses, medications prescribed, tests … Another example is the use of two medications together, such as two currently active orders for agents … inhibitors, beta-blockers, and hypoglycemic medications (both oral and injected insulin).

414. Figure 2: Medication Reconciliation Upon Discharge High Level Process Map Before Redesign (Text Description) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/match/matchfig2txt.html
     August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Figure … Redesign (Text Description) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

415. Table 6: Categories of Medication Error Classification | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-6.html
     August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Table … : Categories of Medication Error Classification Previous Page   Table of Contents Medications

416. Table 6: Categories of Medication Error Classification | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-6.html
     August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Table … : Categories of Medication Error Classification Previous Page   Table of Contents Medications

417. Using Comparative Effectiveness Reviews to Optimize Quality of Life for Persons with Diabetes and Chronic Pain (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/safford.pdf
     December 17, 2014 - Effectiveness Reviews to Optimize Quality of Life for Persons with Diabetes and Chronic Pain Description Medications … diabetes; however, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can improve functioning and reduce reliance on medications

418. 168-Central-Line-Maintenance-Infographic (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/168-central-line-maintenance-infographic.docx
     October 01, 2024 - least 10 seconds and allow to air dry EACH time you access the line · Sterile technique to administer medications … every day if the central line can be removed · Consider alternatives to the central line and/or IV medications

419. 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/wysiwyg/research/findings/final-reports/24869-Quintana-draft-1.pdf
     November 18, 2020 - 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.

420. Final Progress Report: Demonstration of Quality Improvement of Medication Therapy Management Services (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/doucette-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - One video was developed to present a new tool, Tool to Improve Medications in the Elderly via Review … ; and number of high-risk medications [HRMs]). … The use of high-risk medications by the beneficiaries of the two drug plans generally decreased over … Older adults typically use multiple medications to manage multiple health conditions. … Also, many of the patients studied here had chronic conditions being treated with medications.