U.S. flag

An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services

AHRQ: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Search AHRQ

For an exact phrase match, enclose search terms in double quotes.

Go to Advanced Search
Go to Basic Search

Results

Total Results: over 10,000 records

Showing results for "medications".
Users also searched for: medication reconciliation

  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40548/psn-pdf
    March 23, 2012 - Potentially inappropriate medications defined by STOPP criteria and the risk of adverse drug events … Potentially inappropriate medications defined by STOPP criteria and the risk of adverse drug events … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-defined-stopp-criteria-and-risk-adverse … - drug-events Many medications, particularly sedatives and other drugs with significant side effects … Patients who received medications considered inappropriate by STOPP had a nearly two-fold increased

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49815/psn-pdf
    December 01, 2017 - During the preoperative visit, the patient's prescription medications were reviewed and updated in his … asked about medications purchased over the counter. … Over-the-counter medications that have important implications for surgical patients include aspirin, … , over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. … Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation.

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38305/psn-pdf
    January 15, 2009 - High-alert medications in the pediatric intensive care unit. … High-alert medications in the pediatric intensive care unit. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-pediatric-intensive-care-unit Clinician surveys … The surveys identified several medications not included on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices … /issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

  4. Gurwitz, Jerry | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/gurwitz-jerry
    January 01, 2023 - Factors associated with ordering laboratory monitoring of high-risk medications … Factors associated with ordering laboratory monitoring of high-risk medications. … events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers Criteria Medications … Development and pilot testing of guidelines to monitor high-risk medications in the ambulatory setting … Baseline and follow-up laboratory monitoring of cardiovascular medications.

  5. Final Recommendation Statement: Breast Cancer: Medication Use to Reduce Risk | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/breast-cancer-medications-for-risk-reduction
    September 03, 2019 - Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) are a common adverse effect of both medications. … 6 and should be offered these medications if their risk of harms is low. … See below for more information on potential harms from risk-reducing medications. … Effectiveness of medications (within trials) did not vary by age or menopausal status. … Medications to decrease the risk for breast cancer in women: U.S.

  6. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Medications for Risk Reduction of Primary Breast Cancer in Women (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/breastcanmedsbulletin.pdf
    September 24, 2013 - Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Medications for Risk Reduction … Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Medications for Risk Reduction … Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) today released its final recommendation statement on medications … While we need better solutions, preventive medications offer some women at increased risk for breast … “While these medications have some significant side effects, it is important that clinicians and women

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39185/psn-pdf
    January 06, 2010 - Use of colour-coded labels for intravenous high-risk medications and lines to improve patient safety … Use of colour-coded labels for intravenous high-risk medications and lines to improve patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-colour-coded-labels-intravenous-high-risk-medications-and-lines-improve … - patient-safety Specific labels for high-risk intravenous medications successfully reduced medication … errors and allowed nurses to identify medications more efficiently.

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841200/psn-pdf
    December 07, 2022 - Preventing errors when preparing and administering medications via enteral feeding tubes. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-when-preparing-and-administering-medications-enteral- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-when-preparing-and-administering-medications-enteral-feeding-tubes … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-errors-when-preparing-and-administering-medications-enteral-feeding-tubes

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47321/psn-pdf
    June 19, 2019 - Validation of a mobile app for reducing errors of administration of medications in an emergency. … Validation of a mobile app for reducing errors of administration of medications in an emergency. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/validation-mobile-app-reducing-errors-administration-medications-emergency … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/validation-mobile-app-reducing-errors-administration-medications-emergency

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47048/psn-pdf
    April 22, 2023 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day Removing unused medications from … the home can help prevent accidental exposure to unneeded medications and limit their availability … This semi-annual program provides patients with an opportunity to discard medications safely. … prescription-opioid-analgesics-commonly-unused-after-surgery-systematic-review https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-sharing-storage-and-disposal-practices-opioid-medications-among-us-adults

  11. Figure 10: Script for Patient Reminders | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/figure-10.html
    July 01, 2022 - Figure 10: Script for Patient Reminders Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … you take at home, including any medications you held for your procedure (test). … Your complete list of medications includes all prescription medications, samples from your doctor, and … any medications you buy without a prescription, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and … Please let your doctor or nurse know if you are allergic to any medications before the start of your

  12. Figure 10: Script for Patient Reminders | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/figure-10.html
    July 01, 2022 - Figure 10: Script for Patient Reminders Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … you take at home, including any medications you held for your procedure (test). … Your complete list of medications includes all prescription medications, samples from your doctor, and … any medications you buy without a prescription, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and … Please let your doctor or nurse know if you are allergic to any medications before the start of your

  13. Figure 10: Script for Patient Reminders | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/match/figure-10.html
    July 01, 2022 - Figure 10: Script for Patient Reminders Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Medications … you take at home, including any medications you held for your procedure (test). … Your complete list of medications includes all prescription medications, samples from your doctor, and … any medications you buy without a prescription, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and … Please let your doctor or nurse know if you are allergic to any medications before the start of your

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39740/psn-pdf
    August 11, 2010 - Development and pilot testing of guidelines to monitor high-risk medications in the ambulatory setting … Development and pilot testing of guidelines to monitor high-risk medications in the ambulatory setting … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/development-and-pilot-testing-guidelines-monitor-high-risk-medications- … revealed that the developed guidelines were not being consistently followed, with infrequently prescribed medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/development-and-pilot-testing-guidelines-monitor-high-risk-medications-ambulatory-setting

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44869/psn-pdf
    November 18, 2016 - Fake and expired medications in simulation-based education: an underappreciated risk to patient safety … Fake and expired medications in simulation-based education: an underappreciated risk to patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fake-and-expired-medications-simulation-based-education-underappreciated … This commentary describes how these fake medications can introduce risks when they are accidentally … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fake-and-expired-medications-simulation-based-education-underappreciated-risk-patient-safety

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35130/psn-pdf
    March 11, 2011 - A trial of automated decision support alerts for contraindicated medications using computerized physician … A trial of automated decision support alerts for contraindicated medications using computerized physician … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/trial-automated-decision-support-alerts-contraindicated-medications-using … Results indicated a nearly 50% decrease in administration of contraindicated medications and that receptivity … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/trial-automated-decision-support-alerts-contraindicated-medications-using-computerized

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43843/psn-pdf
    February 11, 2015 - Impact of a clinical decision support system for high-alert medications on the prevention of prescription … Impact of a clinical decision support system for high-alert medications on the prevention of prescription … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-clinical-decision-support-system-high-alert-medications-prevention … clinical decision support reduced medication errors (greater than maximum dose) for five high-alert medications … This work supports the use of clinical decision support for high-risk medications.

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46097/psn-pdf
    August 09, 2017 - Administering and monitoring high-alert medications in acute care. August 9, 2017 Cajanding JMR. … Administering and monitoring high-alert medications in acute care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/administering-and-monitoring-high-alert-medications-acute-care High-alert … medications are a recognized focus of efforts to improve medication safety. … This commentary discusses nursing practice associated with high-alert medications and reviews tactics

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45409/psn-pdf
    May 17, 2021 - ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Long-Term Care (LTC) Settings. … PA: Institute of Safe Medication Practices; 2021 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-list-high-alert-medications-long-term-care-ltc-settings … This fact sheet provides a list of potential high-alert medications prevalent in long-term care settings … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-list-high-alert-medications-long-term-care-ltc-settings https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37149/psn-pdf
    January 02, 2017 - Preventing harm from high-alert medications. January 2, 2017 Federico F. … Preventing harm from high-alert medications. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(9):537-42. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-harm-high-alert-medications The author discusses strategies … to improve medication safety and highlights interventions to prevent errors involving high-alert medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-harm-high-alert-medications https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings
SHARE:
Facebook Twitter Print Facebook Share

Search the AHRQ Archive

Information and reports more than 5 years old may be found in the AHRQ Archive site.

Search Archive

Search Within A Specific AHRQ Site

Click to show only results for the selected site.

psnet.ahrq.gov (28553)

www.ahrq.gov (10198)

ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov (9068)

ecareplan.ahrq.gov (8193)

digital.ahrq.gov (6619)

www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov (5334)

www.talkingquality.ahrq.gov (3482)

meps.ahrq.gov (3428)

www.monahrq.ahrq.gov (3418)

www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov (3391)

www.innovations.ahrq.gov (3388)

cmext.ahrq.gov (3325)

www.cpsi.ahrq.gov (3253)

effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov (3159)

www.cahps.ahrq.gov (2913)

effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov (2902)

healthcare411.ahrq.gov (2766)

cahps.ahrq.gov (2765)

monahrq.ahrq.gov (2704)

talkingquality.ahrq.gov (2380)

patientregistry.ahrq.gov (2299)

hcup-us.ahrq.gov (2252)

ahrqpubs.ahrq.gov (2231)

www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org (2223)

preventiveservices.ahrq.gov (1952)

teamstepps.ahrq.gov (1775)

pbrn.ahrq.gov (1732)

pcmh.ahrq.gov (1723)

srdr.ahrq.gov (717)

cds.ahrq.gov (166)

cdsic.ahrq.gov (153)

staging-meps.ahrq.gov (143)

qualityindicators.ahrq.gov (141)

datatools.ahrq.gov (106)

nhqrnet.ahrq.gov (105)

www.psoppc.org (50)

cahpsdatabase.ahrq.gov (46)

pso.ahrq.gov (32)

srdrplus.ahrq.gov (31)

info.ahrq.gov (26)

covid-acts.ahrq.gov (10)

safetyprogram4hai-prevention.ahrq.gov (3)

hcupnet.ahrq.gov (2)

sopsdatabase.ahrq.gov (2)

www.distributor.hcup-us.ahrq.gov (1)