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141. Inhaled Corticosteroids for Children With Persistent Asthma Prescribed at Time of Discharge From the Emergency Department (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.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

142. Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients: A Training Program for Pharmacy Staff (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications2/files/pharmtrain.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - to share an experience during which a patient had difficulty understanding something about their medications … Low Literacy and Medication Use Ability to identify their own medications 12-18 x greater odds Understanding … • Anecdotal evidence of making mistakes with their medications and experiencing more adverse drug … in Trying to Improve Things Increasingly complex health system Greater self-care requirements More medications … : • Few messages, with no assumptions that patients know about how the body works, diseases, or medications

143. Fall Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module4/module4_tools.docx
     August 03, 2017 - Reviews medications for fall risk. … Discusses medications that may increase fall risk with physician using standardized approach (e.g., note … Implements computerized alerts for medications that present high risk for falls, where appropriate.

144. Identifying Delirium (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/identifying-delirium.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - Dehydrati • • Pain • Immobility • Drowsiness or agitation • Refusing therapy/meals/ medications

145. Advancing Pharmacy Health Literacy Practices through Quality Improvements: Curricular Modules for Faculty (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2011 - o Differentiate medications (if taking multiple medications). o Plan dosage around meals. … o Take medications even if symptoms are not present. … o Track the number of pills left and refill medications when appropriate. … o Store medications appropriately. … o Discuss the steps needed for specialty medications (i.e., inhalers).

146. Appendix, Questions to Ask When Developing Your Design Team and Rationale | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2022 - Work Patient Safety News and Events Education & Training Resources Medications … Developing Your Design Team and Rationale Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications

147. Influenza (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - and prevention, please access the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Influenza Antiviral Medications … Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians.

148. Table 6: Categories of Medication Error Classification | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/table-6.html
     August 01, 2012 - Work Patient Safety News and Events Education & Training Resources Medications … : Categories of Medication Error Classification Previous Page   Table of Contents Medications

149. Collecting Performance Data Using Chart Audits and Electronic Data Extraction (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.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

150. Consumer Reports Uses AHRQ’s Evidence Reports in Drug Comparisons | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201539.html
     January 01, 2016 - The non-profit organization's Best Buy Drugs public education project compares medications' track records … Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs reports on diabetes medicines, anticoagulants, and allergy medications

151. 1b.4_Input_File_Specifications_508 (xls file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/input-file-specifications.xlsx
     January 01, 2014 - Note NDC_CODE National Drug Code of reference asthma drug text From HEDIS Data set of asthma-related medications … GENERIC_PRODUCT_NAME Name of the drug's generic equivalent text From HEDIS Data set of asthma-related medications … data year DESCRIPTION Description of the drug category text From HEDIS Data set of asthma-related medications … data year DRUG_ID Unique identifier of the primary drug text From HEDIS Data set of asthma-related medications

152. 26-Patient-Education-Guide (doc file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/surgery/26-patient-education-guide.docx
     June 01, 2023 - Discussion of Challenging Topics Many people are embarrassed to ask important questions about pain medications … Find out what each patient is concerned about regarding pain and medications.

153. 2017Qdr-Patsafchartbook (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/patientsafety/2017qdr-patsafchartbook.pdf
     October 01, 2018 -  Hypoglycemia related to use of diabetic medications. … Improvement in Taking Medication Correctly • Importance: Taking medications correctly is important … Home health care patients who got better at taking their medications correctly by mouth, 2010-2016 … Prescription medications received include all prescribed medications initially purchased or otherwise … Prescription medications received include all prescribed medications initially purchased or otherwise

154. Tool 2E: Fall Knowledge Test | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/fall-knowledge-test.html
     January 01, 2013 - The use of antipsychotic medications is associated with an increased risk of falls in older adults. … A fall risk assessment should include review of history of falls, mobility problems, medications, mental … A patient who is taking four or more oral medications is at risk for falling.

155. SOPS Community Pharmacy Survey Items and Composites (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/pharmsops-composites.pdf
     June 19, 2018 - 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

156. About the CAHPS® Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals (pdf file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/about-hospital-health-literacy-item-set.pdf
     October 30, 2017 - The items address the following six topic areas: • Information about medications • Communication … • Identify specific topic areas for quality improvement (e.g., communication about test results, medications … Number in the Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals Survey Item Topic: Information about medications … H-HL1 Staff asked patient to describe how patient would take medications at home H-HL2 Staff told … patient who to call if patient had questions about medications Topic: Communication between nurses

157. Family-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Also, like all medications, antibiotics have potential side effects, including rashes, GI symptoms, or … There are also over the counter medications that help.” … You can also work with the health care team to offer cough suppressing medications. … You might tell them, “Some medications, like codeine or morphine, will help suppress the cough reflex … Medications for pain and other symptoms caused by pneumonia can be used to improve comfort.

158. Surge in Drug Shortages Occurred in Wake of Pandemic, Study Finds | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2024 - shortages and 6.4 percent were associated with severe shortages, compared with 4.1 percent for unaffected medications … An AHRQ guide answers primary care clinicians’ questions about prescribing medications to treat alcohol … Outcomes after initiation of medications for alcohol use disorder at hospital discharge.

159. CAHPS Supplemental Items | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     H-HL2 Staff told patient who to call if patient had questions about medications … literacy H-HL1 Staff asked patient to describe how patient would take medications

160. CAHPS Supplemental Items | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     services H-HL1 Staff asked patient to describe how patient would take medications … H-HL2 Staff told patient who to call if patient had questions about medications