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41. Office Systems Inventory to Improve Asthma Care and Treatment in Primary Care Practices (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/sfstrategies.pdf
    August 01, 2015 - ACQ, TRACK, or ATAQ. 3 We provide patients with appropriate information/details if there are new medications … collaborate appropriately and effectively with school nurses or other school personnel. 4 Maximize Medications … therapy. 2 We help patients with medication adherence by encouraging patients to bring their medications … self-monitoring to assess level of asthma control and to recognize signs of worsening asthma; taking medications

42. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/cpi/about/otherwebsites/uspstf/index.html
    June 01, 2021 - recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medications … recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screenings, counseling services, or preventive medications

43. Preventing Medication Errors in Ambulatory Care: The Importance of Establishing Regimen Concordance (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances/vol1/Schillinger.pdf
    January 01, 2004 - Effective communication regarding medications has been shown to promote medication adherence in the … Discrepancies in the use of medications: their extent and predictors in an outpatient practice. … Self- reported adherence to antiretroviral medications among participants in HIV clinical trials: the … Misunderstanding of asthma controller medications: association with nonadherence. … Communication regarding medications in a public hospital anticoagulation clinic [in press].

44. 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

45. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 3) (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.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.

46. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 3) (doc file)
    www.talkingquality.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.

47. 1b.3_ICD_and_CPT_Codes_508 (xls file)
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    January 01, 2018 - Room ED Visits Revenue 0981 Professional Fees (096x) Emergency Room End of Table Medications_508 Medications … Notes Note Description Data source for prescriptions for asthma related medications Use NCQA NDC list … Note: For 2018 data, the files include more than asthma medications, so will need to filter first on … Medications for eligibility Asthma-related medicine refers to long-acting beta-agonist (alone or in combination … Eliminate medications in the following 2 categories: leukotriene modifiers, short-acting inhaled beta

48. Use of Higher-Than-Recommended Doses of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-177-fullreport.pdf
    May 01, 2018 - This measure was developed as part of a set of measures to assess the use of antipsychotic medications … However, the increased side effect burden of certain antipsychotic medications for youth, such as weight … However, measures that specify a list of medications that must be regularly updated do exist. … Stimulant and atypical antipsychotic medications for children placed in foster homes. … Gynecologic and reproductive health concerns of adolescents using selected psychotropic medications.

49. ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-2.pdf
    November 12, 2010 - ADHD medications can reduce symptoms, but might be associated with side effects and symptoms effecting … Prescribing habits:  The use of stimulant medications in the United States has risen and as a result … there is concern over the potential for over diagnosis of ADHD and the potential for overuse of medications … A study by Sheffler et al reveal that the United States is the world’s largest consumer of ADHD medications … The Global Market for ADHD Medications 3) Visser M S, Bitsko R H, Danielson M L, et al.

50. ADHD: Available Information on Impact and Gaps/Variations in Care (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-2.pdf
    November 12, 2010 - ADHD medications can reduce symptoms, but might be associated with side effects and symptoms effecting … Prescribing habits:  The use of stimulant medications in the United States has risen and as a result … there is concern over the potential for over diagnosis of ADHD and the potential for overuse of medications … A study by Sheffler et al reveal that the United States is the world’s largest consumer of ADHD medications … The Global Market for ADHD Medications 3) Visser M S, Bitsko R H, Danielson M L, et al.

51. PQMP Asthma ED Visit Quality Metric Key Driver Diagram (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/asthma-ed-kdd.pdf
    March 10, 2021 - assessment of asthma control at well child checks • Increase prescription of appropriate controller medications … Environmental factors are identified and reduced • Specialists partner with medical homes • Decrease cost of medications

52. Use of Multiple Concurrent Antipsychotics in Children (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-126-fullreport.pdf
    May 01, 2018 - longer than 90 days during the measurement year who were on two or more concurrent antipsychotic medications … Numerator Statement Those on two or more concurrent antipsychotic medications for at least 90 days during … This measure was developed as part of a set of measures to assess the use of antipsychotic medications … These risks are in addition to the side effects of antipsychotic medications that include metabolic … Stimulant and atypical antipsychotic medications for children placed in foster homes.

53. Section 5: Evidence, Attachment 1: AAP Guideline Evidence (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2009 - AHRQ).iv This review addressed a number of key questions for the committee, including the efficacy of medications … have been raised about the rare occurrence of sudden cardiac death among children using stimulant medications … Other considerations in the recommendation about treating children 4-6 years of age with stimulant medications … Thus, prior to initiating medications, the physician should assess the severity of the child’s ADHD. … Sudden death and use of stimulant medications in youths.

54. Use of First-Line Psychosocial Care for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-148-fullreport.pdf
    February 01, 2019 - This approach preserves access to antipsychotic medications when needed, while ensuring children have … All recommend use of psychosocial treatments prior to use of antipsychotic medications for non-primary … New users of antipsychotic medications among children enrolled in TennCare. … Trends in prescribing of antipsychotic medications for U.S. children. … Concurrent mental health therapy among Medicaid- enrolled youths starting antipsychotic medications.

55. Primary Care Connection Prior to Emergency Department Visits for Children With Identifiable Asthma (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-136-fullreport.pdf
    July 01, 2018 - Have no prescriptions filled for rescue medications or controller medications within the specified time … medications, as well as short acting beta-agonist medications, or rescue medications, serve as a sign … , and (3) availability of rescue medications. … Have no prescriptions filled for rescue medications or controller medications within the specified time … No prescriptions filled for rescue medications or controller medications within the specified time frames

56. IMPLEMENT California Asthma QI Collaborative (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/toolkits/sfmeasures.pdf
    March 03, 2021 - self-monitoring to assess level of asthma control and to recognize signs of worsening asthma; taking medications … correctly (long-term control or quick-relief medications); avoiding environmental factors that worsen

57. ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-5-attachment-5.pdf
    February 02, 2012 - The evidence is par­ ticularly strong for stimulant medications and sufficient but less strong for … Evidence Profile ● Aggregate evidence quality: A for medications; C for behavior therapy. … Only 2 medications have evidence to support their use as adjunctive ther­ apy with stimulant medications … Their medications and doses varied, and a number of them were no longer taking medication. … Sudden death and use of stimulant medications in youths.

58. Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (pdf file)
    www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-fullreport.pdf
    February 14, 2018 - The use of antipsychotic medications is greater and increasing more rapidly in youth enrolled in the … Given the documented metabolic risks of antipsychotic medications, monitoring of metabolic indices is … This measure assesses whether children and adolescents who are taking antipsychotic medications received … Practice Parameter for the Use of Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents. 2011 … Trends in prescribing of antipsychotic medications for U.S. Children.

59. New Models of Primary Care Workforce and Financing - Case Example #2: The Health Center (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - the patient’s use of their medications. … during rooming so the provider only reviews or adds new medications. … If new medications are needed from the ADU, an offsite pharmacist approves the release of medications … Matthew, 59 percent of patients receive their medications via the 340B mail- order pharmacy. … This reduces the need for patients to drive to pick up medications, especially for multiple medications

60. Patients & Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2018 - Treatment Information for Patients and Consumers about getting diagnosed, having surgery, taking medications … and having treatments, and using hospitals and clinics Diagnosis Surgery Treatments & Medications