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6021. Using HIT to Improve Transitions of Complex Elderly Patients from SNF to Home - Final Report (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2012 - This undermined our ability to identify discharges and related medications automatically. … 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.

6022. Double Trouble | PSNet
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      August 01, 2012 - Although most medication errors do not result in injury, the extensive use of medications by the geriatric … Medication reconciliation is a “process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications a patient … Providers should review all new medications with patients and family members, with specific emphasis … A new tool for identifying discrepancies in postacute medications for community-dwelling older adults … How to Take Your Medications Safely. Institute for Safe Medication Practices Web site.

6023. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      December 06, 2013 - events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers criteria medications … events after hospital discharge in older adults: types, severity, and involvement of Beers Criteria Medications … As in prior studies, frequent adverse drug events were found involving a wide range of medications, … not limited to potentially inappropriate medications as defined by Beers criteria.

6024. AHRQ PCOR CDS Project Kickoff (pdf file)
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      July 23, 2024 - – MME amount – Urine drug screen results – Benzodiazepine medications – Naloxone medications – … – over the past 2 years – Stool softeners and laxatives – over the past 6 months 10 Medications: … – all within the past 2 years ▪ Naloxone medications – ever prescribed ▪ Risk screenings relevant … medication statements and orders – Flag if none are present: “Absence of non-opioid medications … ” ▪ Benzodiazepine Medications – Elements: Benzodiazepine medication statements and orders.

6025. Alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy-140326 (pdf file)
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      January 27, 2012 - The medications are usually prescribed for 3 to 12 months. … Table 3 describes medications that have been used (off-label) or studied for treatment of AUDs. … these medications. … Key Question 5: Are any of the medications more or less effective than other medications for men or … Medications for unhealthy alcohol use: across the spectrum.

6026. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 03, 2016 - recommendations-and-low-technology-safety-solutions-following- neuromuscular-blocking-agent Administration errors involving high-alert medications … storage, and packaging methods, and implemented guidelines to reduce risk of errors involving such medications … interventions-reduce-nurses-medication-administration-errors-inpatient-settings-systematic https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/root-cause-analysis https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/labeling-solutions-and-medications-sterile-procedural-settings

6027. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 02, 2011 - problems are vulnerable to experiencing medication errors, as they are commonly prescribed high-risk medications … ) (for example, angioplasty) found that 22.3% were administered either enoxaparin or eptifibatide, medications … This risk was borne out in the study, as patients who received the contraindicated medications did in … errors in this study argues for education and use of forcing functions to prevent misuse of these medications

6028. Payment and Reimbursement | The Academy
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      January 01, 2018 - Unfortunately, patients may experience barriers to obtaining medications for opioid use disorder through … Choice of medications. … For example, newer brand medications can be very expensive and less likely to be covered by insurance … Many private and public payers implement restrictions on the services and medications that can be covered … Treatment Improvement Protocol 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

6029. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2005 - Although most medication errors do not result in injury, the extensive use of medications by the geriatric … Medication reconciliation is a “process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications a patient … Providers should review all new medications with patients and family members, with specific emphasis … A new tool for identifying discrepancies in postacute medications for community-dwelling older adults … How to Take Your Medications Safely. Institute for Safe Medication Practices Web site.

6030. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2013 - He receives all his oral medications dispensed in weekly blister packs from his local pharmacy; however … At his usual visit to his local pharmacy to obtain his oral medications, his pharmacist dispensed not … only the usual oral medications but also the risperidone depot injection kit. … One study found that 67% of patients obtained medications from one pharmacy, 29% from two, and 4% from … In most instances, medications managed by specialty pharmacies are associated with high cost or with

6031. Playbooks | The Academy
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      January 01, 2013 - Main navigation Home Products Playbooks Medications … Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care Playbook Playbook Medications … for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook The AHRQ Integration Academy developed the Medications for Opioid … Use Disorder Playbook as a practical guide for providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) … Start the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook Playbook

6032. Layout 1 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/type-2-diabetes-medications-update_executive.pdf
      March 01, 2011 - Layout 1 Oral Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. … We also included comparisons with combinations of medications. … Diabetes medications varied in terms of their effects on body weight. … We recommend that studies allowing use of “background” medications identify which medications were allowed … Oral Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. An Update.

6033. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2004 - Upon discharge, an order was written to "discharge on current medications." … Review of her discharge medications revealed an inadvertent addition of Amaryl (glimepiride, a medication … On first glance, being prescribed 12 medications appears extraordinary; however, this is not terribly … In addition to the number of medications, the type of drug is also important. … Has a provider reviewed your medications with you?

6034. Eptifibatide Epilogue | PSNet
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      March 04, 2011 - medications. … Errors aren't necessarily more common with high-alert medications, but the consequences of error are … The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) has classified 19 medications or medication classes … Specific processes for high-alert, high-risk medications, such as process double-check protocols, can … ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications. [Available at] 15. Mansur JM, ed.

6035. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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      December 01, 2004 - Upon discharge, an order was written to “discharge on current medications.” … Review of her discharge medications revealed an inadvertent addition of Amaryl (glimepiride, a medication … at discharge Non-linear risk Risk stable until medications exceed 12, then increases exponentially … Has a provider reviewed your medications with you? … Safety Checklist for Provider Discharge medications Review with the patient Highlight changes from

6036. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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      May 01, 2007 - His medications included phenytoin 300 mg once a day, phenobarbital 30 mg three times a day, residronate … are the primary mode of epilepsy treatment Medications successfully control seizures in approximately … medications are commonly used in the US Choice of agent dictated by Epilepsy syndrome Drug-drug … Newer Antiseizure Medications Oxcarbazepine, Lamotrigine, Topiramate, Levetiracetam Mostly approved … Challenges in Safe Use of Antiseizure Medications 7th most common ADR in study of 1 million hospitalized

6037. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49578/psn-pdf
      January 01, 2009 - In one study, a pharmacist intervention to review medications with patients at discharge and screen … Many also take over-the-counter medications and often complementary or alternative agents as well, and … Moreover, methotrexate toxicity can occur with several common over-the-counter medications, such as … occur at every inpatient and outpatient visit and must include not only daily prescription medications … but also ongoing treatments, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements, and complementary,

6038. E-prescribing Impact on Patient Safety, Use and Cost (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2007 - , transcribing the orders, preparing the medications, or administering the medications to patients. … Tier 1 medications required the lowest copayment and were all generic medications. … and acute medications only. … : Relative ERX rate All Medications: 95% CI Acute medications only: Relative ERX rate Acute … 3 medications.

6039. Enhanced Medication Histories (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2011 - In order to prescribe medications in a wise manner, clinicians need to know the list of medications … Note: Analysis is limited to the 100 most frequent medications. 19 The number of medications … all patients take medications. … chart overlapped with the medications dispensed. … a useful complement to the Medications noted in the patient’s clinic chart (which list medications

6040. R18Hs017216-Johnson-Final-Report-2011 (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2011 - of the most common outpatient pediatric medications in two academic medical centers. … Group consensus for all other medications was achieved after 4 rounds of discussion. … used neurologic medications. … found the added compounded medications in the list to be useful. … Automated Dose Rounding Recommendations for Pediatric Medications.