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441. Tool 9: Transitional Care Planning (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool9_trans_care.docx
     July 28, 2016 - detention Language or Literacy Issues · Low literacy, low numeracy · Low health literacy—diagnoses, medications … not currently in care management to advocate for enhanced services · Arrange for bedside delivery of medications … · Discuss cost of medications, how patient will obtain them; modify as needed · Discuss transportation

442. Infection Control and Prevention (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/infectioncontrol.pdf
     October 14, 2008 - include any areas accessible to patients or public and areas where dialysis supplies, equipment, and medications … Clean areas are used for storage and preparation of medications and unused supplies; dirty areas are

443. How to Complete the Practice Self-Assessment Tool for Opioid Use in Older Adults (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/opioids/compendium/opioids-compendium-self-assessment-instructions.pdf
     December 01, 2023 - want to improve their clinical management of older adult patients with chronic pain who use opioid medications … operational and care delivery areas were identified for improving how organizations manage opioid medications

444. Inhaled Corticosteroids for Children With Persistent Asthma Prescribed at Time of Discharge From the Emergency Department (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-212-fullreport.pdf
     September 01, 2018 - There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled with appropriate medical care, medications, and … However, under-utilization of controller medications is common. … Providing appropriate anti- inflammatory medications to children with persistent asthma is likely to … Underuse of controller medications results in more acute episodes, greater use of EDs, and increased … Information may be extracted from the medications list, the medications section of a note, or the plan

445. Appendix F. Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - Medications List Yes Yes Suggestive Medication lists have been identified as … Know Your Medications - It Could Save Your Life Yes Yes Suggestive Medication … ’ management of medications and sharing them with their providers. … Implementation guide to reducing harm from high-alert medications Yes No Strong … Guidelines to alert medical professionals about high-risk medications.

446. Final Progress Report: Risk of Acute Asthma Associated with the Pediatric Use of Opioids (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/chen-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Prescription opioid analgesics include medications such as codeine, hydrocodone, tramadol, etc., whereas … defined as receipt of an opioid or a non-opioid analgesic prescription with no prior use of these medications … Literature has reported that opioids have been frequently used as cough/pain medications for various … Following this meeting, the FDA issued a change of the drug label of codeine cough medications in April … Prescription patterns for asthma medications in children and adolescents with health care insurance

447. Results | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/results.html
     March 01, 2017 - Another primary care provider indicated that patient engagement means that patients are "on top of their medications … Many identified the need to better understand patient-related factors (e.g., cost of medications) that … Over-the-counter medications Issues related to diagnosis and treatment Overuse and … Our informants indicated that a comprehensive approach to patient medications is an important factor … (94) % N (328) % Care team models, including pharmacists 40 42.6 187 57.0 Medications

448. Using Data Mining to Predict Errors in Chronic Disease 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-McCabe_39.pdf
     March 28, 2008 - The patient model accounts for specific effects on outcomes from various oral medications, insulin, … Time-dependent values for percent maximum effect of medications are computed for both A1c values and … Moves take three forms: (1) treatment moves, which include medications and referrals to specialists; … The 90-day scheduling parameter was chosen because most oral medications require 90 days for complete … The models prescribed medications in the order in which they were listed.

449. Section 5, Appendix 1, Tables 1-5 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-section-5-appendix-1-tables-1-5.pdf
     October 22, 2013 - Recommendation Type/Grade AACAP-AAA (2011) Practice parameter for the use of atypical antipsychotic medications … in children and adolescents.1 “The acute and long-term safety of these medications in children and … principles that underlie medication prescribing, to promote the appropriate and safe use of psychotropic medications … Practice Parameter for the Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents.

450. Final Progress Report: Risk Analysis of Pediatric Chemotherapy Processes (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/shenep-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - In the field of oncology, in which chemotherapy medications typically have narrow therapeutic … The chemotherapy medications processes used in hospitals and outpatient settings can be quite … The possible points of failure for the current chemotherapy medications process at SJCRH (handwritten … Hypothesis: The overall risk of a critical failure occurring within the chemotherapy medications process … Order entry formats have been created specifically for chemotherapy medications to ensure consistency

451. SOPS Community Pharmacy Survey Items and Composites (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/pharmsops-composites.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - We encourage patients to talk to pharmacists about their medications. B7. … Our pharmacists spend enough time talking to patients about how to use their medications. B11. … patient safety—dispensing the right medication accurately and making sure patients understand their medications

452. Collecting Performance Data Using Chart Audits and Electronic Data Extraction (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-14-collecting-performance-data.pdf
     September 01, 2015 - HYPERTENSION, BENIGN ESSENTIAL (ICD-401.1) Medications PRINIVIL TABS 20 MG (LISINOPRIL) 1 po qd Last … Medications HUMULIN INJ 70/30 (INSULIN REG & ISOPHANE (HUMAN)) 20 units ac breakfast Last Refill: #600 … Medications: HUMULIN INJ 70/30 20 u ac breakfast PROZAC CAPS 10 MG 1 qd Treatment: Will have annual … Medications HUMULIN INJ 70/30 (INSULIN REG & ISOPHANE (HUMAN)) 20 units ac breakfast Last Refill: … Medications PRINIVIL TABS 20 MG (LISINOPRIL) 1 po qd Last Refill: #30 x 2 : Carl Savem MD (11/27/2010

453. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/quarterlysum.html
     November 01, 2017 - Gait and Balance Instability Fall: 8-30 Days Fall: 31-180 Days Psychoactive Medications … Other High-Risk Medications Apr-11 # falls 7 9 8 4 6 7 4 %

454. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Falls Prevention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/fallspx/faclevel.html
     November 01, 2017 - Gait and Balance Instability Fall: 8-30 Days Fall: 31-180 Days Psychoactive Medications … Other High-Risk Medications Unit A # falls 17 21 21 10 11 18 14

455. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/transfer.html
     September 01, 2017 - Ulcer Fall Risk Late-Loss ADL Score ≥12 Cognitive Impairment Medical Conditions ** High-Risk Medications … moderate dementia, peripheral neuropathies, quadriplegia, paraplegia, and hemiparesis. *** High-risk medications

456. Appendix 3-A. Suggested Slides for Module 3 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - Medications. Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Vision impairment. … Things about the resident (e.g., review medications).

457. Memorial Hospital Uses AHRQ Resources to Cut Readmissions, Promote Patient Self-Management | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2015 - By designating discharge advocates who help patients understand their medications and schedule follow-up … At the clinic, patients learn how to use blood-thinning medications safely for long-term conditions such

458. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/ereportguide.html
     September 01, 2017 - Polypharmacy - 15 or more medications. High-risk change in condition within 7 days. … High-risk medications. … If any of the following medications are in use within 7 days of the report, an “X” will display: … The count of medications includes over-the-counter medications but excludes medications ordered to be … Medications: IV. Medications: IM or SQ. Medications: PO.

459. Frequently Asked Questions: The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/faqs-final508.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Create a Safe Medicine List Together Have many patients with multiple medications or you have committed … intervention can help you conduct medication reconciliation based on a complete and accurate list of medications … tell them, including instructions such as how to take care of themselves at home, how to take their medications … Information on high-alert medicines is available at https://www.ismp.org/recommendations/high-alert- medications-community-ambulatory-list … https://www.ismp.org/recommendations/high-alert-medications-community-ambulatory-list Frequently Asked

460. Making Healthcare Safer Practices: 12. Infusion Pumps (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/infusion-pumps-1.pdf
     March 01, 2020 - are twice as likely to be involved in errors that cause harms when compared to medications delivered … For example, they reported that the proportion of unauthorized medications decreased from 60 percent … Unauthorized medications decreased from 60% in 2007 to 4% in 2010. … There was significant increase in proportion of omitted medications and wrong dose. … Evaluated 478 patients receiving and/or prescribed IV medications.