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401. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41273/psn-pdf
     June 01, 2012 - Minimizing inappropriate medications in older populations: a ten-step conceptual framework. … Minimizing inappropriate medications in older populations: a 10-step conceptual framework. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minimizing-inappropriate-medications-older-populations-ten-step-conceptual … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minimizing-inappropriate-medications-older-populations-ten-step-conceptual-framework … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minimizing-inappropriate-medications-older-populations-ten-step-conceptual-framework

402. STATISTICAL BRIEF #293: Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Diabetes: A Comparison of Utilization and Expenditures, 1997 to 2007
     meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st293/stat293.shtml
     September 01, 2010 - Edward Miller, PhD Highlights The proportion of persons with diabetes using oral medications … The proportion of persons who used the three most commonly prescribed oral anti-diabetic medications … The average out-of-pocket expenditure on anti-diabetic medications in 2006-2007 was $273 compared with … of oral medications. … , the top three classes of oral anti-diabetic medications and their combinations.

403. Statistical Brief #293: Trends in the Pharmaceutical Treatment of Diabetes: A Comparison of Utilization and Expenditures, 1997 to 2007 (pdf file)
     meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st293/stat293.pdf
     September 01, 2010 - of oral medications. … The proportion of persons with diabetes who used oral anti-diabetic medications increased from 59.9 … ● The average expenditure per user on prescribed anti- diabetic medications for 2006- 2007 ($944 … The average out- of-pocket expenditure on anti- diabetic medications in 2006- 2007 was $273 compared … , the top three classes of oral anti-diabetic medications and their combinations.

404. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2006 - During his stay at a rehabilitation unit, a nursing student administered a “cup” of medications that … Unfortunately, this cup of medications belonged to another patient on the unit. … The error was discovered when a different student expecting to give the above medications reviewed the … ones in her cup and discovered the wrong medications—also a near miss for her patient. … Recommendations to enhance accuracy of administration of medications.

405. CancelRx: A Health IT Tool to Decrease Medication Discrepancies in the Outpatient Setting - Final Report (pdf file)
     digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs025793-chui-final-report-2020.pdf
     January 01, 2020 - Results: Pre-CancelRx, 34% of medications that were canceled at the clinic were also canceled at the … Medications which they stated warranted calls included medications for chronic conditions or with the … medications without refills (including acute therapies like antibiotics). … , and fewer high-risk medications). … Pharmacy dispensing of electronically discontinued medications.

406. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45048/psn-pdf
     April 13, 2016 - Do not let "Depo-" medications be a depot for mistakes. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-not-let-depo-medications-be-depot-mistakes Confusion due to look-alike … and sound-alike medications are known to contribute to medication errors. … recommendations to reduce risks related to these drugs, including labeling clarifications, storing medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-not-let-depo-medications-be-depot-mistakes https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue

407. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41973/psn-pdf
     January 30, 2013 - Implementation of a specialized pharmacy team to monitor high-risk medications during discharge. … Implementation of a specialized pharmacy team to monitor high-risk medications during discharge. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-specialized-pharmacy-team-monitor-high-risk-medications- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-specialized-pharmacy-team-monitor-high-risk-medications-during-discharge … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-specialized-pharmacy-team-monitor-high-risk-medications-during-discharge

408. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39887/psn-pdf
     September 29, 2010 - High-alert medications: shared accountability for risk identification and error prevention. … High-alert medications: shared accountability for risk identification and error prevention. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-shared-accountability-risk-identification-and-error … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-shared-accountability-risk-identification-and-error-prevention … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-shared-accountability-risk-identification-and-error-prevention

409. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37920/psn-pdf
     May 24, 2015 - Functional health literacy and understanding of medications at discharge. … Functional health literacy and understanding of medications at discharge. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/functional-health-literacy-and-understanding-medications-discharge This … following discharge from an inpatient medical service and discovered that the majority were aware of new medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/functional-health-literacy-and-understanding-medications-discharge https

410. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41953/psn-pdf
     June 19, 2013 - Potentially inappropriate medications in a large cohort of patients in geriatric units: association … Potentially inappropriate medications in a large cohort of patients in geriatric units: association … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-large-cohort-patients-geriatric-units … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-large-cohort-patients-geriatric-units-association … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-large-cohort-patients-geriatric-units-association

411. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37947/psn-pdf
     May 04, 2010 - Computerized physician order entry of medications and clinical decision support can improve problem … Computerized physician order entry of medications and clinical decision support can improve problem … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-physician-order-entry-medications-and-clinical-decision-support … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-physician-order-entry-medications-and-clinical-decision-support-can-improve … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-physician-order-entry-medications-and-clinical-decision-support-can-improve

412. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37417/psn-pdf
     March 28, 2012 - demonstrated a reduction in adverse drug events (ADEs) with an intervention targeting prescribing of these medications … However, many elderly patients require medications that are risky but potentially beneficial if used … of emergency department (ED) visits found that nearly 50% of ED visits due to ADEs were related to medications … The authors argue that focusing on improving prescribing safety for these necessary but higher-risk medications … the large burden of ADEs in the elderly to a greater extent than focusing on use of Beers criteria medications

413. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44172/psn-pdf
     September 28, 2016 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-high-alert-medication-errors-hospital-patients High-alert medications … This article focuses on four primary types of high-alert medications—anticoagulants, sedatives, insulins … preventing-high-alert-medication-errors-hospital-patients https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings … /issue/safe-use-opioids-hospitals https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/independent-double-checks-high-alert-medications-essential-practice … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/independent-double-checks-high-alert-medications-essential-practice https

414. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43551/psn-pdf
     January 22, 2016 - Barriers and enablers affecting patient engagement in managing medications within specialty hospital … Barriers and enablers affecting patient engagement in managing medications within specialty hospital … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-and-enablers-affecting-patient-engagement-managing-medications- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-and-enablers-affecting-patient-engagement-managing-medications-within-specialty … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/barriers-and-enablers-affecting-patient-engagement-managing-medications-within-specialty

415. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43831/psn-pdf
     January 21, 2015 - medications. January 21, 2015 Jung B, Couldry R, Wilkinson S, et al. … Implementation of standardized dosing units for i.v. medications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-standardized-dosing-units-iv-medications This case study … academic medical center revealed that multiple dosing units could be ordered for some intravenous medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-standardized-dosing-units-iv-medications https://psnet.ahrq.gov

416. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35966/psn-pdf
     January 02, 2017 - Assessing and monitoring override medications in automated dispensing devices. … Assessing and monitoring override medications in automated dispensing devices. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-and-monitoring-override-medications-automated-dispensing-devices … Investigators evaluated the types and frequencies of medications administered by override, used an expert … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-and-monitoring-override-medications-automated-dispensing-devices

417. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40604/psn-pdf
     December 30, 2014 - Errors in the administration of intravenous medications in hospital and the role of correct procedures … Errors in the administration of intravenous medications in hospital and the role of correct procedures … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-administration-intravenous-medications-hospital-and-role-correct- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-administration-intravenous-medications-hospital-and-role-correct-procedures-and-nurse … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-administration-intravenous-medications-hospital-and-role-correct-procedures-and-nurse

418. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46836/psn-pdf
     February 21, 2018 - Drone delivery of medications: review of the landscape and legal considerations. … Drone delivery of medications: Review of the landscape and legal considerations. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drone-delivery-medications-review-landscape-and-legal-considerations Errors … This commentary introduces use of drones as a way to improve patient access to medications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drone-delivery-medications-review-landscape-and-legal-considerations https

419. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43816/psn-pdf
     November 21, 2016 - Family-initiated dialogue about medications during family-centered rounds. … Family-initiated dialogue about medications during family-centered rounds. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/family-initiated-dialogue-about-medications-during-family-centered-rounds … study found that more than half of parents of hospitalized children initiated conversations about medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/family-initiated-dialogue-about-medications-during-family-centered-rounds

420. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.383_slideshow.ppt
     September 01, 2016 - advised that she would require ongoing assistance to manage complex tasks including organizing her medications … The patient's medical record revealed that she was supposed to be taking eight medications daily, including … in Geriatric Patients Older adults are at risk for adverse events from medications, including delirium … from the pharmacy Brown bag medication reviews, where a patient brings their medications and they are … Cost of medications prescribed Health care expenditures * Schmader KE, Hanlon JT, Pieper CF, et