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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/862602/psn-pdf
February 14, 2024 - Prevalence, contributing factors, and interventions to
reduce medication errors in outpatient and ambulatory
settings: a systematic review.
February 14, 2024
Naseralallah L, Stewart D, Price M, et al. Prevalence, contributing factors, and interventions to reduce
medication errors in outpatient and ambulatory setti…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45781/psn-pdf
July 02, 2017 - Reduction of medication errors related to sliding scale
insulin by the introduction of a standardized order sheet.
July 2, 2017
Harada S, Suzuki A, Nishida S, et al. Reduction of medication errors related to sliding scale insulin by the
introduction of a standardized order sheet. J Eval Clin Pract. 2017;23(3):582-5…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41542/psn-pdf
October 29, 2012 - Uncharted territory: measuring costs of diagnostic errors
outside the medical record.
October 29, 2012
Schwartz A, Weiner SJ, Weaver FM, et al. Uncharted territory: measuring costs of diagnostic errors outside
the medical record. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(11):918-24. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-000832.
https://psnet.ahrq.g…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45239/psn-pdf
August 24, 2016 - Using simulation to improve first-year pharmacy students'
ability to identify medication errors involving the top 100
prescription medications.
August 24, 2016
Atayee RS, Awdishu L, Namba J. Using Simulation to Improve First-Year Pharmacy Students' Ability to
Identify Medication Errors Involving the Top 100 Prescr…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/antibiotics-respiratory-infection/clinician
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/misuse-prescription/rapid-research
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/patient-safety-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - Improving Antibiotic Use is a Patient Safety Issue
Making the Case That Improving Antibiotic Use Is a Patient Safety Issue
Acute Care
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving
Antibiotic Use
AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF
November 2019
Improving Antibiotic Use – Patient Safety Issue
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibio…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primers-0
March 15, 2025 - Primers
Guides for key topics in patient safety through context, epidemiology, and relevant AHRQ PSNet content. The Patient Safety 101 Primer provides an overview of the patient safety field and covers key definitions and concepts.
Latest Primers
Clinical Decision Support Systems
March…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/E-PrescribingPhysicianTool6.1.xls
June 16, 2021 - Vendor Assessment
Instructions
ePrescribing Vendor Assessment Tool
Instructions:
This tool allows you to assess the importance of ePrescribing system attributes to your office and the capability of different vendors to meet these needs.
Completing the assessment questions will provide a comprehensive analysis of t…
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-information-exchange-policy-issues
January 01, 2023 - This information is for reference purposes only. It was current when produced and may now be outdated. Archive material is no longer maintained, and some links may not work. Persons with disabilities having difficulty accessing this information should contact us at: https://digital.ahrq.gov/contact-us . Let us know th…
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/2006Sundwall_051111comp.pdf
June 01, 2006 - eHealth in Utah: Improving Patient Care Through Health Information Exchange
eHealth in Utah:
Improving Patient Care Through
Health Information Exchange
AHRQ Patient Safety and Health IT
Annual Conference, June 2006
6/5/06 David N. Sundwall, MD -- Utah Commissioner for Health 1
…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-dailycare-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - ventilation: a randomised trial
140 patients randomized to routine sedation versus no sedation
70 prescribed … routine sedation (propofol then midazolam)
70 prescribed no sedation (morphine boluses as needed)
Patients
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/improve-medication-management-qa-091318.pdf
September 13, 2018 - QUESTION:
How patient behavior is evaluated and approached when patients do not adhere to prescribed … QUESTION:
How patients’ behavior is evaluated and approached when patients do not adhere to prescribed
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/ADAMS_3_I.ppt
January 01, 2013 - “Best Practices”
Hannah
Before Intervention After Benefits
ER with Bronchial infection
MD prescribed … DSS
PI MD attempts to prescribe antibiotic
DSS system alerts MD of allergy
Different antibiotic prescribed
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/phr-impact-chronic-disease-slides-012512.pdf
January 25, 2012 - continuous
positive airway
pressure therapy
■ Consists of flow
generator, hose,
and mask
■ Prescribed … try
– About 50% continue to use at 1 year
– Of those that continue to use, 50% use CPAP
■ CPAP prescribed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rheumatoid-arthritis-medicine-1_research.pdf
February 01, 2009 - Since the application of a specific RA definition in our study enriched our cohorts with RA
patients prescribed … prescriptions per capita in the United States and narcotics were among the most
common medications prescribed
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50698/psn-pdf
November 27, 2019 - licensed or unlicensed, short-term housing with
limited care) and the patient was discharged after being prescribed … If medications have been prescribed, the supply should be provided
only until outpatient follow-up.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P2T7-Checklist_for_Identifying_Nursing_Home_Specific_Antibiogram_Modifications_Phase_2.doc
May 01, 2014 - Comprehensive Antibiogram Toolkit: Phase 2
Checklist for Identifying Nursing Home Specific Antibiogram Modifications
Wide variation occurs in the format of the antibiogram data provided by laboratories. The format can range from a report that is ready for use by the nursing home with only minor editing to a series of …
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide149.html
October 01, 2014 - 149. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Varenicline (continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Dosage
Start varenicline one week before the quit date at 0.5 mg once daily for 3 days followed by 0.5 mg twice daily for 4 days followed by 1 mg…
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide155.html
October 01, 2014 - 155. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Nortriptyline (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
Text version of slide presentation.
Availability
Nortriptyline HCl —Prescription only.
Prescribing instructions
Initiate— Therapy is initiated 10-28 days bef…