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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42724/psn-pdf
    December 06, 2013 - events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers criteria medications … events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers Criteria Medications … As in prior studies, frequent adverse drug events were found involving a wide range of medications, … not limited to potentially inappropriate medications as defined by Beers criteria.

  2. Grant Final Report: Virtual Continuity and its Impact on Complex Hospitalized Patients' Care - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs018151-smith-final-report-2013.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - 4.9 4.7 – 5.1 Receive comparison of discharge medications with admission medications (i.e. medication … 4.9 4.7 – 5.1 Receive comparison of discharge medications with admission medications 4.6 4.3 – 4.9 … , which included a list of the participant’s preadmission medications, medications prior to discharge … , and discharge medications. … Preadmission medications were obtained by examining the EMR data on a patient’s current medications

  3. ParentLink: Better and Safer Emergency Care for Children (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs014947-porter-final-report-2007.pdf
    January 01, 2007 - , and allergies to medications. … A notation of “no medications” was considered to represent a negative history for current medications … estimate of current medications. … medications for seizure, medications for asthma. … , and, 3) current medications.

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39192/psn-pdf
    February 02, 2011 - problems are vulnerable to experiencing medication errors, as they are commonly prescribed high-risk medications … ) (for example, angioplasty) found that 22.3% were administered either enoxaparin or eptifibatide, medications … This risk was borne out in the study, as patients who received the contraindicated medications did in … errors in this study argues for education and use of forcing functions to prevent misuse of these medications

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44768/psn-pdf
    February 03, 2016 - recommendations-and-low-technology-safety-solutions-following- neuromuscular-blocking-agent Administration errors involving high-alert medications … storage, and packaging methods, and implemented guidelines to reduce risk of errors involving such medications … interventions-reduce-nurses-medication-administration-errors-inpatient-settings-systematic https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/root-cause-analysis https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/labeling-solutions-and-medications-sterile-procedural-settings

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49583/psn-pdf
    April 01, 2009 - medications. … Errors aren't necessarily more common with high-alert medications, but the consequences of error are … The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) has classified 19 medications or medication classes … Specific processes for high-alert, high-risk medications, such as process double-check protocols, can … ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications.

  7. Electronic Medication Adherence Reporting and Feedback During Care Transitions - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs024587-schnipper-final-report-2019.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - Non- oral medications (e.g., inhalers, nasal sprays, injectables), as-needed (PRN) medications, and opioids … X/N, where N would be the number of medications in the regimen and X would be the number of those medications … pillbox (e.g., non-oral medications, controlled substances, as needed medications, medications at risk … medications. … Measuring concurrent adherence to multiple related medications.

  8. Using HIT to Improve Transitions of Complex Elderly Patients from SNF to Home - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017817-field-final-report-2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - This undermined our ability to identify discharges and related medications automatically. … testing for these medications among a multispecialty group practice. … Results: Consensus on medications to include in the guidelines was achieved in 2 rounds. … of laboratory testing for these medications in a multispecialty group practice. … Results: Consensus on medications to include in the guidelines was achieved in two rounds.

  9. AHRQ PCOR CDS Project Kickoff (pdf file)

    cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/476/Pilot%20Site%20Training%20for%20Pain%20Management%20Summary%20CDS_for%20Repository_0.pdf
    July 23, 2024 - – MME amount – Urine drug screen results – Benzodiazepine medications – Naloxone medications – … – over the past 2 years – Stool softeners and laxatives – over the past 6 months 10 Medications: … – all within the past 2 years ▪ Naloxone medications – ever prescribed ▪ Risk screenings relevant … medication statements and orders – Flag if none are present: “Absence of non-opioid medications … ” ▪ Benzodiazepine Medications – Elements: Benzodiazepine medication statements and orders.

  10. Playbooks | The Academy

    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks
    January 01, 2013 - Main navigation Home Products Playbooks Medications … Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care Playbook Playbook Medications … for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook The AHRQ Integration Academy developed the Medications for Opioid … Use Disorder Playbook as a practical guide for providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) … Start the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook Playbook

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41732/psn-pdf
    October 03, 2012 - double-checking has been a previously recommended strategy and has become standard policy for high-risk medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/paediatric-nurses-understanding-process-and-procedure-double-checking-medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-harm-high-alert-medications https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

  12. Double Trouble | PSNet

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    August 01, 2012 - Although most medication errors do not result in injury, the extensive use of medications by the geriatric … Medication reconciliation is a “process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications a patient … Providers should review all new medications with patients and family members, with specific emphasis … A new tool for identifying discrepancies in postacute medications for community-dwelling older adults … How to Take Your Medications Safely. Institute for Safe Medication Practices Web site.

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35790/psn-pdf
    March 22, 2006 - Look-alike, sound-alike oncology medications.   March 22, 2006 Schulmeister L. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/look-alike-sound-alike-oncology-medications The author explains how similar … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/look-alike-sound-alike-oncology-medications

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37541/psn-pdf
    February 13, 2008 - Keeping track of aging patients’ medications. February 13, 2008 Cooney E. Telegram & Gazette. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/keeping-track-aging-patients-medications This article discusses an AHRQ-funded … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/keeping-track-aging-patients-medications

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37374/psn-pdf
    May 02, 2018 - Errors with injectable medications: unlabeled syringes are surprisingly common! … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-injectable-medications-unlabeled-syringes-are-surprisingly-common … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-injectable-medications-unlabeled-syringes-are-surprisingly-common

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46074/psn-pdf
    December 22, 2017 - and-multi This prospective, direct-observation study examined medication administration accuracy of medications … When medications were dispensed from original packaging, the medication administration error rate was … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially-inappropriate-medications … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially-inappropriate-medications

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49685/psn-pdf
    May 01, 2013 - He receives all his oral medications dispensed in weekly blister packs from his local pharmacy; however … At his usual visit to his local pharmacy to obtain his oral medications, his pharmacist dispensed not … only the usual oral medications but also the risperidone depot injection kit. … One study found that 67% of patients obtained medications from one pharmacy, 29% from two, and 4% from … In most instances, medications managed by specialty pharmacies are associated with high cost or with

  18. E-prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use and Cost (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015175-weissman-final-report-2007.pdf
    January 01, 2007 - , transcribing the orders, preparing the medications, or administering the medications to patients. … Tier 1 medications required the lowest copayment and were all generic medications. … and acute medications only. … : Relative ERX rate All Medications: 95% CI Acute medications only: Relative ERX rate Acute … 3 medications.

  19. Guidanceforosteoporosis Integration Flowchart (pdf file)

    cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/66551/GuidanceForOsteoporosis_Integration_FlowChart.pdf
    July 18, 2023 - EHR service to obtain patient's demographics, active conditions and medications Process data … from the Guidance for Osteoporosis CDS Service Patient demographics, active conditions and medications … Guidance for Osteoporosis CDS Service Patient demographics, active condtions and medications

  20. Microsoft PowerPoint - Updated Handouts - Read-Only (pdf file)

    cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/136331/Benzodiazepine%20Patient%20Handout.pdf
    January 01, 2018 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Updated Handouts - Read-Only REDUCING MEDICATIONS SAFELY TO MEET LIFE’S CHANGES … Medications that were once good for you, may not be the best choice for you now. … Lowering your medication dose is a way for health care providers to help you safely cut back on medications … Adapted from “Reducing Medications Safely to Meet Life’s Changes, Focus on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
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