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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    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?

  2. R18Hs017203-Gurwitz-Final-Report-2011 (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs017203-gurwitz-final-report-2011.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - 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. … Further, infrequently prescribed medications are at higher risk for poor monitoring.

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36642/psn-pdf
    January 14, 2011 - Appropriate prescribing of medications: an eight-step approach. … Appropriate prescribing of medications: an eight-step approach. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/appropriate-prescribing-medications-eight-step-approach The authors expand … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/appropriate-prescribing-medications-eight-step-approach

  4. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0086_04-01-2009.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Dietary supplements in the elderly taking cardiovascular medications … whether any dietary supplements (including herbal supplements) augment the most common cardiovascular medications … and whether any commonly used dietary supplements decrease the effectiveness of these medications or … For the elderly taking cardiovascular medications, what are the comparative risks and benefits of commonly … Dietary Supplements in the Elderly Taking Cardiovascular Medications Nomination Summary Document

  5. Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder in Outpatient Settings (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_policymaker.pdf
    August 01, 2016 - Medications approved by the U.S. … In addition, medications such as topiramate have not been approved to treat AUD but have been used … However, medications are underutilized in treating AUD, thus providing opportunities for expanding … in combination with a psychosocial cointervention; the potential benefits of using the medications … b These medications have not been approved by the U.S.

  6. Using Health IT to Determine Medication Adherence (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/lesson/10-0010-ef-medication-adherence.pdf
    November 01, 2009 - • Currently, all medications for controlled substances are either handwritten or faxed. … as well as calculate the days covered for the particular class of medications. … analysis to group medications. … same class of medication so the project is grouping medications by class. … discovered that some patients were intentionally skipping doses of their medications

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38946/psn-pdf
    July 03, 2013 - 2009 Older Adults' Knowledge About Medications That Can Impact Driving. …    https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2009-older-adults-knowledge-about-medications-can-impact-driving … This report provides results of a survey about older adults' awareness of common medications that may … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2009-older-adults-knowledge-about-medications-can-impact-driving

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42600/psn-pdf
    September 18, 2013 - Oral medications inadvertently given via the intravenous route. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/oral-medications-inadvertently-given-intravenous-route Analyzing data submitted … Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System, this piece identifies incidents in which liquid oral medications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/oral-medications-inadvertently-given-intravenous-route https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39452/psn-pdf
    April 14, 2010 - Patient safety and medications in the home. April 14, 2010 McKenzie H. … Patient safety and medications in the home. Home Healthc Nurse. 2010;28(3):198-200. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-medications-home This article addresses medication safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-medications-home https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-events-experienced-homecare-patients-scoping-review-literature

  10. Reduction in Medication Use after Bariatric Surgery (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bariatric-surgery_research.pdf
    June 01, 2010 - Prompt reduction in use of medications for comorbid conditions after bariatric surgery. … We hypothesized that use of these medications would decrease after surgery. … Similarly, the mean prescription fills for antihypertensive medications and lipid-lowering medications … in risks associated with medications may be highly valued by patients. … Medications of Interest Medication Category Therapeutic Classes Antihypertensive Medications angiotensin

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36778/psn-pdf
    August 26, 2011 - What medications does your patient take? Enhancing medication safety in the outpatient setting. … August 26, 2011 Institute for Healthcare Improvement; IHI https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-medications-does-your-patient-take-enhancing-medication-safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-medications-does-your-patient-take-enhancing-medication-safety-outpatient-setting … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/what-medications-does-your-patient-take-enhancing-medication-safety-outpatient-setting

  12. E-Prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use, and Cost - 2009 | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/e-prescribing-impact-patient-safety-use-and-cost/annual-summary/2009
    January 01, 2009 - , transcribing the orders, preparing the medications, or administering the medications to patients. … E-prescribing with formulary decision support (FDS) led to the use of lower-priced medications. … In addition, some medications, such as controlled substances, require a hard copy with actual prescriber … The proportion of drugs in Tier 2 and Tier 3 (brand-name medications) decreased correspondingly. … Impact of electronic prescribing on use of generic and preferred medications.

  13. In response to "Failure to Report" (March 2007) | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/response-failure-report-march-2007
    June 01, 2007 - Moving upstream, one should ask why prescribers would be ordering commonly used medications by their … brand name when generic medications are supplied. … Similar labeling and packaging are a problem with many medications. … Unfortunately, because of the many medications that are introduced each year (including the numerous … The more important question in this case is why the medications were available in near proximity when

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35009/psn-pdf
    May 27, 2011 - Guided prescription of psychotropic medications for geriatric inpatients. … Guided prescription of psychotropic medications for geriatric inpatients. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guided-prescription-psychotropic-medications-geriatric-inpatients Using … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guided-prescription-psychotropic-medications-geriatric-inpatients https:

  15. CDS Repository Working Group Charter (pdf file)

    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

  16. Harnessing HIT to Prevent Medication-Induced Birth Defects - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/harnessing-health-information-technology-prevent-medication-induced-birth/annual-summary/2010
    January 01, 2010 - It is estimated that each year, 12 million women in the United States use medications that might increase … However, studies show that the concurrent use of contraception with such medications can prevent associated … Unfortunately, when prescribing potentially teratogenic medications, medications that may disturb the … help doctors counsel women about preventing birth defects that could be caused by the use of certain medications … ; 2) phone interviews conducted with women prescribed medications by study clinicians; and 3) participating

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43897/psn-pdf
    August 21, 2015 - Guidelines for Adult IV Push Medications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guidelines-adult-iv-push-medications To address the lack of standards on … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/guidelines-adult-iv-push-medications https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-administration-intravenous-medications-hospital-and-role-correct-procedures-and-nurse

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39564/psn-pdf
    September 24, 2016 - Interruptions during the delivery of high-risk medications. … Interruptions during the delivery of high-risk medications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interruptions-during-delivery-high-risk-medications This direct observation … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interruptions-during-delivery-high-risk-medications https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36688/psn-pdf
    May 27, 2011 - Prevention of potential errors in resuscitation medications orders by means of a computerised physician … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevention-potential-errors-resuscitation-medications-orders-means- computerised-physician … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevention-potential-errors-resuscitation-medications-orders-means-computerised-physician … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prevention-potential-errors-resuscitation-medications-orders-means-computerised-physician

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37932/psn-pdf
    July 23, 2008 - Potentially inappropriate medications and adverse drug effects in elders in the ED. … Potentially inappropriate medications and adverse drug effects in elders in the ED. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-and-adverse-drug-effects-elders-ed … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-and-adverse-drug-effects-elders-ed
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