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21. Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/medlist.html
    October 01, 2022 - Patients are asked to bring in all the medicines they take, both prescribed and over the counter, including … non-oral medications such as injections, inhalers, ointments, and drops, as well as medicines they only … More than half of the medicines prescribed to patients taking five or more medicines are not needed, … At least once per year, ask the patient to bring in all of his or her medicines to create a safe medicine … [PDF, 147.1 KB] When patient does NOT bring medicines [PDF, 180.6 KB] Overcoming Common Barriers

22. Creating a Safe Medicine List: Patient Information/Reminder Flyer (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-patient-flier-final508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Creating a Safe Medicine List: Patient Information/Reminder Flyer Please Bring ALL Your Medicines … Please make sure you bring (in the original container)... � Prescription medicines. � Medicines you buy … Your care team will go over them with you and your family to… ■ Make sure you are taking your medicines … in the best way for you. ■ Make sure all your medicines work well together. ■ See if you can take fewer … medicines. ■ Answer your questions. 1 in 9 emergency department admissions are related to an adverse

23. Medicine List Patient Reminder Postcard (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-patientreminderpostcard-final508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Medicine List Patient Reminder Postcard Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment. … � Prescription medicines. … � Medicines you buy without a prescription (like Tylenol® or cold medicine). … � Vitamins and herbal medicines.

24. Appendix A: Family Information Packet (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa3.html
    December 01, 2013 - Followup Telephone Survey Medicines and Immunizations Medication Safety Keep a … Use medicines only as directed. … Learn how to give your child's medicines. Plan ahead for extra help at home. … All medicines and feedings should be flushed in with 5 to 10 cc of warm tap water. … In fluid restricted babies flush medicines with ONLY 1 to 5 cc of warm tap water.

25. Appendix A: Family Information Packet (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa3.html
    December 01, 2013 - Followup Telephone Survey Medicines and Immunizations Medication Safety Keep a … Use medicines only as directed. … Learn how to give your child's medicines. Plan ahead for extra help at home. … All medicines and feedings should be flushed in with 5 to 10 cc of warm tap water. … In fluid restricted babies flush medicines with ONLY 1 to 5 cc of warm tap water.

26. Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/faq.html
    April 01, 2018 - We don’t have time to review every patient’s medicines. … Patients taking any one of the “high-harm” medicines. … Information on high-alert medicines is available online . … This step is completed using the medicines brought in and the medicines listed in the electronic health … What if patients don’t want to bring in their medicines?

27. Implementation Quick Start Guide: Create a Safe Medicine List Together (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-quickstart-final508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Set scope � Which patients will you ask to bring in medicines? All patients? … � How often will you ask patients to bring in medicines? Annually? … Encourage bringing in medicines � How will you ask patients to bring in their medicines? … � Will you give patients a bag to bring in their medicines? … � Will you use a reminder call or text to remind patients to bring in their medicines?

28. Tool 3 Continued | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool3a.html
    March 01, 2025 - "Medicines can be expensive. Have you ever had any trouble paying for your medicines?" … pay for their medicines. … Teach About the Patient's Medicines Bring the AHCP, which lists all the medicines, to the patient's room … You will cover: Any changes to medicines (new medicines, change in dose or frequency, etc.). … The Medicines: "Medicines can be very complicated; I need to make sure I've explained everything.

29. Tool 3 Continued | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool3a.html
    March 01, 2025 - "Medicines can be expensive. Have you ever had any trouble paying for your medicines?" … pay for their medicines. … Teach About the Patient's Medicines Bring the AHCP, which lists all the medicines, to the patient's room … You will cover: Any changes to medicines (new medicines, change in dose or frequency, etc.). … The Medicines: "Medicines can be very complicated; I need to make sure I've explained everything.

30. Be More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/beinvolved.pdf
    August 01, 2011 - Health Care: Tips for Patients My Questions for This Visit You might have questions about: n Your medicines … This includes— n Prescription medicines n Non-prescription medicines, such as aspirin or antacids … n Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you stop taking any medicines that your doctor prescribed … This booklet answers common questions about getting and taking medicines and has a wallet card to help … you keep track of your medicines.

31. Frequently Asked Questions: The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/faqs-final508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - We don’t have time to review every patient’s medicines. … This step is completed using the medicines brought in and the medicines listed in the electronic health … � Patients taking any one of the “high-harm” medicines. … How do we get patients to remember to bring in their medicines? … What if patients don’t want to bring in their medicines?

32. Elements of Access to Health Care: Services | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/access/elements2.html
    June 01, 2018 - People who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medicines … People who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medicines … People who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medicines … people who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medicines … the percentage unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription medicines

33. Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/btpills/btpills.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - The doctor needs to know about all your medicines, including medicines you used before you started … Other medicines can change the way your blood thinner works. … medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. … Tell your doctor about all your medicines. … Keep a current list of all the medicines you take.

34. Appointment Aide: Preparing for Your Appointment (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/safetransitions/safetrans_apptaide.pdf
    December 01, 2017 - (This includes things like the after-visit summary, records, test results, or medicines.) 4. … Which medicines am I taking now? … (Use “My Medicine List” to keep track of your medicines, including over- the-counter creams, medicines … Remember to include any over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or supplements on the list. … Notes Medicines I Need to Stop Taking Name (brand and generic) Why did I take it?

35. CAHPS Child Hospital Survey Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/child-survey-measures.html
    May 01, 2016 - understand Q19        Doctors treated parent with courtesy and respect Communication About Your Child's Medicines … Q5          Parent was asked about child's prescription medicines Q6          Parent was asked about … child's vitamins, herbal medicines, and over-the-counter medicines Q39        Providers explained how … child should take new medicines after leaving the hospital Q40        Providers explained side effects … of new medicines to be taken after leaving the hospital Keeping You Informed About Your Child's Care

36. CAHPS Child Hospital Survey Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/hp/about/child-survey-measures.html
    June 01, 2017 - understand Q19 Doctors treated parent with courtesy and respect Communication About Your Child’s Medicines … Q5  Parent was asked about child’s prescription medicines Q6  Parent was asked about child’s vitamins … , herbal medicines, and over-the-counter medicines Q39 Providers explained how child should take new … medicines after leaving the hospital Q40 Providers explained side effects of new medicines to be taken … Preventing Mistakes and Helping You Report Concerns Q29 Providers checked child’s identity before giving medicines

37. Medication Management: Reminder Business Card (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medication-mgmt-appointment-card-small.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - Medication Management: Reminder Business Card Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment … � Prescription medicines. … � Medicines you buy without a prescription (like Tylenol® or cold medicine). … � Vitamins and herbal medicines. � Any questions you have about your medicines.

38. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 2b) (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_2b_IDEAL_Booklet_508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - • Will I need nursing care for taking my medicines or taking care of cuts or wounds? For how long? … Before you leave the hospital, go over the list of medicines you need to take when you get home with … medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. … Ask: • What medicines do I need to take when I leave the hospital? … • What medicines can I take for pain? Upset stomach? Headaches? Allergies?

39. Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/goinghomeguide.pdf
    April 01, 2010 - You need to see your doctor, take your medicines, exercise, eat healthy foods, and know whom to call … Each day, follow this schedule: 3 Morning Medicines Medicine name Why am I taking How much How do … name brand) and amount What medicines do I need to take? … name brand) and amount What medicines do I need to take? … name brand) and amount What medicines do I need to take?

40. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 2b) (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_2b_IDEAL_Booklet_508.docx
    June 02, 2025 - Will I need nursing care for taking my medicines or taking care of cuts or wounds? For how long? … Before you leave the hospital, go over the list of medicines you need to take when you get home with … medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. … Ask: What medicines do I need to take when I leave the hospital? … What medicines can I take for pain? Upset stomach? Headaches? Allergies?