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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47461/psn-pdf
December 27, 2018 - IV push medications survey results—part 1 and part 2. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iv-push-medications-survey-results-part-1-and-part-2
Errors in the administration … of intravenous medications can result in patient harm. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iv-push-medications-survey-results-part-1-and-part-2
https://psnet.ahrq.gov … issue/ismp-survey-iv-push-medication-practices
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guidelines-adult-iv-push-medications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40622/psn-pdf
September 25, 2011 - Alternatives to potentially inappropriate medications for
use in e-prescribing software: triggers and … Alternatives to potentially inappropriate medications for use in e-
prescribing software: triggers and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alternatives-potentially-inappropriate-medications-use-e-prescribing-software … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alternatives-potentially-inappropriate-medications-use-e-prescribing-software-triggers-and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alternatives-potentially-inappropriate-medications-use-e-prescribing-software-triggers-and
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46072/psn-pdf
November 08, 2017 - Repeat prescribing of medications: a system-centred risk
management model for primary care organisations … Repeat prescribing of medications: A system-centred risk management
model for primary care organisations … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/repeat-prescribing-medications-system-centred-risk-management-model-
primary-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/repeat-prescribing-medications-system-centred-risk-management-model-primary-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/repeat-prescribing-medications-system-centred-risk-management-model-primary-care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49580/psn-pdf
March 21, 2009 - Upon arrival to the ward, the admitting nurse attempted to reconcile her home medications with those … However, the patient was unable to tell the nurse which medications she was taking. … In all, seven prescription medications
were returned, including Flexeril 10 mg TID, glipizide 10 mg … The
admitting physician recognized that several of the medications were duplicates (Flexeril is the … Her medications were
reviewed, and she reported that she was taking all of the medications, as prescribed
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47395/psn-pdf
October 10, 2018 - EMR-enabled computerized decision support
systems to reduce prescribing of potentially inappropriate
medications … EMR-enabled computerized decision support systems to reduce
prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications … using-emr-enabled-computerized-decision-support-systems-reduce-
prescribing-potentially
The prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications … equipped with decision support tools were modestly effective in
reducing inappropriate prescribing of medications … using-emr-enabled-computerized-decision-support-systems-reduce-prescribing-potentially
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-defined-stopp-criteria-and-risk-adverse-drug-events
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44809/psn-pdf
March 02, 2016 - Seniors managing multiple medications: using mixed
methods to view the home care safety lens. … Seniors managing multiple medications: using mixed methods to
view the home care safety lens. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/seniors-managing-multiple-medications-using-mixed-methods-view-home-
care-safety-lens … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/seniors-managing-multiple-medications-using-mixed-methods-view-home-care-safety-lens … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/seniors-managing-multiple-medications-using-mixed-methods-view-home-care-safety-lens
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34989/psn-pdf
February 24, 2011 - Laboratory safety monitoring of chronic medications in
ambulatory care settings. … Brief report: Laboratory safety monitoring of chronic medications in
ambulatory care settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/laboratory-safety-monitoring-chronic-medications-ambulatory-care-settings … examined the failure rate of recommended laboratory surveillance
for patients on specific chronic medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/laboratory-safety-monitoring-chronic-medications-ambulatory-care-settings
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47478/psn-pdf
January 16, 2019 - Prospective daily review of discharge medications by
pharmacists: effects on measures of safety and … Prospective daily review of discharge medications by pharmacists:
Effects on measures of safety and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-daily-review-discharge-medications-pharmacists-effects-
measures-safety-and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-daily-review-discharge-medications-pharmacists-effects-measures-safety-and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-daily-review-discharge-medications-pharmacists-effects-measures-safety-and
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44314/psn-pdf
November 06, 2015 - Unintentional discontinuation of chronic medications for
seniors in nursing homes: evaluation of a national … Unintentional Discontinuation of Chronic Medications for Seniors in
Nursing Homes: Evaluation of a National … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unintentional-discontinuation-chronic-medications-seniors-nursing-homes- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unintentional-discontinuation-chronic-medications-seniors-nursing-homes-evaluation-national … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/unintentional-discontinuation-chronic-medications-seniors-nursing-homes-evaluation-national
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49699/psn-pdf
February 01, 2014 - (including the inability to tolerate specific formulations of medications), and patient-
monitoring … High-alert medications, such as concentrated oxycodone, should have
additional safeguards that guide … Drug Standardization, Storage, and Distribution
The manner in which the medications were stored and … and
the purpose of their medications and by explaining the safeguards that are being used to ensure … , nonformulary medications, high-alert
medications, and error prevention
Patient education
• Patient
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st374/stat374.shtml
July 01, 2012 - During the same period, average annual total expenditures on all prescribed asthma medications quadrupled … From 1998-1999 to 2008-2009, average annual expenditures per user on all prescribed asthma medications … ; and finally results on per user total and out-of-pocket expenditures for asthma medications. … The use of two specific types of controller asthma medications increased during the period. … Controller medications include inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), inhaled long acting beta-agonists (ILABA
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epilepsy-medicine_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - CER #40:
Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications
in Patients with Epilepsy
Original … for newer antiepileptic medications versus
carbamazepine or valproic acid. … Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic
Medications in Patients with Epilepsy. … for newer antiepileptic medications
versus carbamazepine or valproic acid. … medications.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/epilepsy-medicine_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - CER #40:
Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications
in Patients with Epilepsy
Original … for newer antiepileptic medications versus
carbamazepine or valproic acid. … Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic
Medications in Patients with Epilepsy. … for newer antiepileptic medications
versus carbamazepine or valproic acid. … medications.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.104_slideshow.ppt
September 01, 2005 - Provide careful instructions to patients regarding medications
Facilitate accurate information transfer … Provide Careful Instructions for
All Medications
Patient education is critical to adherence, may be … , which they should bring to their primary care physician’s office
How to Take Your Medications Safely … How to Take Your Medications Safely. Institute for Safe Medication Practices Web site. … Take-Home Points
When prescribing medications for older persons “start low and go slow.”
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35617/psn-pdf
January 01, 2016 - Reconciling medications at admission: safe practice
recommendations and implementation strategies. … Reconciling Medications at Admission: Safe Practice
Recommendations and Implementation Strategies. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reconciling-medications-admission-safe-practice-recommendations-and-
implementation-strategies … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reconciling-medications-admission-safe-practice-recommendations-and-implementation-strategies … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reconciling-medications-admission-safe-practice-recommendations-and-implementation-strategies
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43098/psn-pdf
August 25, 2015 - Who do hospital physicians and nurses go to for advice
about medications? … Who Do Hospital Physicians and Nurses Go to for Advice About Medications? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-do-hospital-physicians-and-nurses-go-advice-about-medications-social … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-do-hospital-physicians-and-nurses-go-advice-about-medications-social-network-analysis-and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-do-hospital-physicians-and-nurses-go-advice-about-medications-social-network-analysis-and
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs021544-zhou-final-report-2014.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Medications, and Possible Discontinued Medications (Figure 4). … “Possible Missing
Medications” list presents medications that the patient may be taking, but which are … “Possible Discontinued Medications” list presents medications documented in
LMR, which the patient may … “Inactive
Medications Found in Notes” list presents medications that are currently discontinued from … or add missing medications.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49768/psn-pdf
September 01, 2016 - During the home visit, the resident reviewed the patient's medications in detail. … This includes prescription and nonprescription medications as well as supplements. … reduce confusion about which medications
to take when. … Choosing Wisely: pharmacy's role in effective use of medications. … Yes/No
Is the patient on more than 5 medications?
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cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/476/CDS%20Pain%20Management%20Summary%20Quick%20Start%20Guide_final_1.pdf
July 23, 2024 - and date (most recent)
Urine Drug Screens – date and result (1-year lookback)
Benzodiazepine Medications … – orders and statements with dates
(2-year lookback)
Naloxone Medications - orders and statements … : Flag if present
Non-opioid Medications: Flag if NONE
Non-pharmacologic Treatments: Flag if NONE … Drug Screens: Flag if not present AND at least one opioid
medication is present
Benzodiazepine Medications … at least one
opioid medication; Flag if present (each flag has a different
message)
Naloxone Medications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41471/psn-pdf
June 20, 2012 - Patients taking their own medications while in the
hospital. …
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patients-taking-their-own-medications-while-hospital
Discussing … errors related to hospital patients' use of personal medications, this newsletter article provides … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patients-taking-their-own-medications-while-hospital