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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867225/psn-pdf
    December 04, 2024 - , the medication administration record (MAR) is put on hold, which can result in missed or delayed medications … In this study, rates of missed or delayed critical medications (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals … , anti-seizure medications, and immunosuppressants) were compared before and after an intervention consisting … After implementation, overall rates of missed and delayed medications did not change, and rates of "

  2. Understanding CancelRx: Impact on Clinical Workflows, Medication Safety Risks, and Patient Outcomes – Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs026584-pitts-final-report-2022.pdf
    January 01, 2022 - of medications (4, 5) or inadequate disease management with incorrect medication dosing (5). … Dispensing of discontinued medications results from a lack of communication of discontinuation from … We excluded e-prescriptions for over-the- counter medications and those with topical, otic, and … Our primary outcome was the proportion of e-prescription medications dispensed to patients by … Pharmacy dispensing of electronically discontinued medications.

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45137/psn-pdf
    May 18, 2016 - Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs (potentially inappropriate medications) on an elderly … Less is more: a project to reduce the number of PIMs (potentially inappropriate medications) on an elderly … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/less-more-project-reduce-number-pims-potentially-inappropriate-medications … prescribed in a unit, educate and raise awareness about the medications among health care workers, … and remove the medications from the ward.

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

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/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.

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43202/psn-pdf
    September 11, 2023 - ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-survey-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings Experience from … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-survey-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867091/psn-pdf
    November 06, 2024 - initiative-deprescribe-high-risk-drugs-older-adults-presenting-emergency- department-after Inappropriate medications … department (ED) after a fall evaluated the impact of medication reconciliation that targets high-risk medications … fall-related visits overall or a difference in repeat fall-related visits between patients who modified their medications … updated-ags-beers-criteria-potentially-inappropriate https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-and-their-effect-falls-during-hospital-admission

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45946/psn-pdf
    July 02, 2017 - Multicompartment compliance aids in the community: the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications … Multicompartment compliance aids in the community: the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially- inappropriate-medications … The aids are intended to improve medication safety and adherence for patients taking multiple medications … , but this British study found that elderly patients using these systems still used inappropriate medications

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866157/psn-pdf
    June 19, 2024 - issue/incidence-drug-related-adverse-events-related-use-high-alert-drugs- systematic-review High-risk medications … randomized clinical trials to identify effective interventions to reduce ADE related to high-risk medications … The most cited medications were warfarin, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine. … incidence-drug-related-adverse-events-related-use-high-alert-drugs-systematic-review https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

  9. Medication Reconciliation to Improve Quality of Transitional Care | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/medication-reconciliation-improve-quality-transitional-care
    January 01, 2023 - This new module imported information about pre-admission medications and allowed clinicians to make corrections … The list of reconciled medications was available for use during ordering of inpatient medications. … Clinicians were surveyed on their experiences in managing medications, and focus groups were held to … Eighty-three percent of respondents indicated that they usually ask patients to confirm their medications … Respondents indicating the availability of tools to manage medications increased from 36 to 58 percent

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43794/psn-pdf
    January 14, 2015 - Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic … Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic … This systematic review examined prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications and found that … clinical inertia and lack of knowledge) and system characteristics (such as insufficient time to review medications … and limited availability of nonmedication treatments) both contributed to persistent prescribing of medications

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37003/psn-pdf
    September 14, 2011 - Does incorporating medications in the surveyors' interpretive guidelines reduce the use of potentially … inappropriate medications in nursing homes? … Does Incorporating Medications in the Surveyors' Interpretive Guidelines Reduce the Use of Potentially … Inappropriate Medications in Nursing Homes? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/does-incorporating-medications-surveyors-interpretive-guidelines-reduce-use

  15. 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

  16. Oral Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: An Update | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/type-2-diabetes-medications-update/research

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60296/psn-pdf
    May 06, 2020 - Ensuring access to medications in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. … Ensuring access to medications in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ensuring-access-medications-us-during-covid-19-pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ensuring-access-medications-us-during-covid-19-pandemic https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46740/psn-pdf
    January 01, 2021 - high-alert-medication-stratification-tool-revised-exploratory-study-objective- standardized High-alert medications … This study aimed to develop a standardized tool to identify high-alert medications. … The authors report that the revised tool consistently distinguishes between high-risk and usual-risk medications … high-alert-medication-stratification-tool-revised-exploratory-study-objective-standardized https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings
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