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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49524/psn-pdf
November 01, 2006 - in the past 20 years due to innovations in monitoring
ventilation and oxygenation, newer and safer medications
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/2006King_051611comp.pdf
June 16, 2021 - Elements currently received
Core Entity Patient ID Data Lab Results Encounter Data
Diagnostic
Codes Medications
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/toolkit/learn-defects.html
December 01, 2012 - (It was standard policy to have a second pharmacist do an independent check before dispensing medications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/events/webinar/dyer-prelim-results.pdf
April 01, 2011 - Implemented In Process
Fully
Implemented
Electronic Appt
Scheduling 5% 14% 81%
Electronic ordering of
medications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/learndefects.doc
June 02, 2025 - (It was standard policy to have a second pharmacist do an independent check before dispensing medications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.299_slideshow.ppt
May 01, 2013 - comprise only 1.4% to 4% of all medication errors
Error rates generally lower than non-chemotherapy medications
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/policies/nofoguidance/index.html
January 01, 2025 - Safe use of medical devices and medications, including safely prescribing opioids.
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa3.html
December 01, 2013 - Survey
Medicines and Immunizations
Medication Safety
Keep a list of your baby's medications
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digital.ahrq.gov/2019-year-review/research-summary/emerging-innovative-newly-funded-research
January 01, 2019 - are scaling and disseminating a proven CDS tool to decrease the number of potentially inappropriate medications
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication-2011
July 15, 2011 - Preventive Interventions
Preventive medications include 0.5% erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, 1.0%
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/executive-summary
January 01, 2020 - transition by using a structured handoff between clinical teams along with a pharmacist to monitor patient medications
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/944.html
January 01, 2025 - Stewardship explores the use of prescribed and ordered opioids, including strategies for using these medications
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/ibh-lexicon/method-development
March 01, 2024 - Main navigation
Home
Products
Playbooks
Medications
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/artificial-intelligence-based-health-it-tools-optimize-critical-care
January 01, 2024 - adjustment, identification of drug-drug interactions, order entry error correction, and alternative medications
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources/patient-resources.html
June 01, 2024 - Continence): An online forum of message boards covering a range of incontinence-related topics, including medications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33595/psn-pdf
December 15, 2024 - when tasks are rote or rely primarily on vigilance (such as reviewing laboratory tests or ordering
medications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c3_pdi_staffpresentation.pptx
January 01, 2006 - modify/add/delete as needed for your indicator]
Patient suffering
Days spent in the hospital
Unnecessary medications
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa3.html
December 01, 2013 - Survey
Medicines and Immunizations
Medication Safety
Keep a list of your baby's medications
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-pediatric-safety-2.html
August 01, 2023 - facilities often lack staff adequately trained in pediatric care, specialized equipment, supplies, medications
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cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/136331/Benzodiazepine%20Patient%20Handout.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Microsoft PowerPoint - Updated Handouts - Read-Only
REDUCING MEDICATIONS SAFELY
TO MEET LIFE’S CHANGES … Medications that were once good for you, may
not be the best choice for you now. … Lowering your medication dose is a way for health care
providers to help you safely cut back on medications … Adapted from “Reducing Medications Safely to Meet Life’s Changes, Focus on Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists