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341. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Prescribing antibiotics for viral infections is not effective for subsequent prevention of bacterial … We are being more careful about only prescribing antibiotics when you really need them.”

342. Consumer Reports Uses AHRQ’s Evidence Reports in Drug Comparisons | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201539.html
     January 01, 2016 - "With Alzheimer's disease, people are desperate, and doctors are prescribing medicines even though the

343. Retail and Mail Order Drugs Used in 2014-18 and Later Prescribed For COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/data/visualizations/retail-drugs-covid-19.html
     January 01, 2022 - Retail and Mail Order Drugs Used in 2014-18 and Later Prescribed For COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented strains on our healthcare system, in some cases prompting novel uses of medications to treat people with COVID-19. Quantifying the use of and expenditures for these medications before …

344. Tool 13: ED Care Plan (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/medicaidreadmitguide/mcaidread_tool13_ed_care_plan.docx
     May 01, 2015 - management principles] · [Narcotics have a high potential for abuse] · [Medical ethics do not require prescribing … non-narcotic medications such as xxx] · [Check the State prescription drug monitoring program before prescribing

345. Family-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-facilitator-guide.docx
     June 01, 2021 - Slide 2 Social Pressure Can Drive Antibiotic Prescribing SAY: Social pressure can drive antibiotic … prescribing. … Educating residents and family members about the risks of antibiotic treatment is recommended prior to prescribing

346. Final Progress Report: Gastrointestinal Safety of Antithrombotic Drug Regimens (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/abraham-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - strategies among patients with >1 indication for antithrombotic drugs is still unresolved, and prescribing

347. Final Progress Report: EHR-Based Medication Complete Communication Strategy to Promote Safe Opioid Use (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/mccarthy-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - to minimize new opioid prescriptions and opioid refills from multiple providers, the rate of opioid prescribing … The three prescriber-facing components were 1) a provider medication alert reminding the prescribing … Additional data could help support prescribing tailored by diagnosis and minimize unused pills. 5.C. … A system analysis of an intervention to improve opioid prescribing in emergency medicine.

348. Impact of Pharmacy-led Dyslipidemia Interventions on Medication Safety and Therapeutic Failure in Patients (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Weaver.pdf
     January 01, 2003 - Preventing prescribing errors is a challenge for the Department of Defense (DoD) since a large proportion … In January 2002, medication safety parameters focusing on prescribing errors and subsequent patient … Advances in Patient Safety: Vol. 1 180 Changes to the simvastatin package insert recommend prescribing … less than 1 percent (0.19 percent) to 9 percent based on PEC guidelines for appropriate atorvastatin prescribing … This improvement in LDL through medication safety initiatives, primarily focused on provider prescribing

349. Acute Care Learning From Defects
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/changes-slides.pptx
     November 01, 2019 - with GI consultant Antibiotics with synergistic nephrotoxicity were continued because of concern for prescribing

350. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-final508.pptx
     June 02, 2025 - In the primary care setting, medication safety issues include prescribing errors, contraindications,

351. Appendix B: Example Components of the Conceptual Model | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/casalino/paper/idkeydsrapb.html
     February 01, 2014 - Electronic prescribing. Disease-specific care pathways.

352. Making Effective Changes in Antibiotic Decision Making (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/changes-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - see “susceptible” next to several other antibiotic agents, they should feel comfortable asking the prescribing

353. Final Progress Report: (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/friese-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - physician (an ‘uncoupled’ visit), delays occurred if there were discrepancies in the care plan and the prescribing … The tasks and interactions required with EHRs differ fundamentally from paper records and include e- prescribing … findings are consistent with other work demonstrating numerous unintended consequences of an electronic prescribing

354. Create a Safe Medicine List Together (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-508.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - In the primary care setting, medication safety issues include prescribing errors, contraindications,

355. Table 20. Number of prescribed medications and supplies by Veterans Administration Therapeutic Medication Class. All project sites. Fiscal year 2010 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chap5tab20.html
     December 01, 2017 - Table 20. Number of prescribed medications and supplies by Veterans Administration Therapeutic Medication Class. All project sites. Fiscal year 2010 Fiscal year 2010 Findings from a set of 16 grants on improving delivery systems and on spreading evidence-based practices through delivery systems; recommendatio…

356. The Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - America or IDSA recommends assessing the patient for three clinical features to guide decisions about prescribing

357. Final Progress Report: Prescription Opioid Use Trajectories and Risk Factors Associated with Opioid-Related Hospitalizations in Older Adults (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/wei-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - opioid use disorder (OUD), and opioid overdose (OD), in the past 15 years, despite a decline in opioid prescribing … project findings may not be reflective of clinical practices after 2018, during which patterns of opioid prescribing

358. Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Explained (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/four-moments-explained.pdf
     June 01, 2021 - Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Explained Moment 1 occurs when a resident is assessed for a change in status and there is a concern for infection. Sometimes long-term care staff recognize that something is not quite right with the resident but aren’t clear on what is wrong. The person doing the assessmen…

359. Appropriate Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children With Sickle Cell Disease (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-fullreport.pdf
     April 01, 2018 - For example, e-prescribing systems using a controlled terminology for generic and brand name medications … The ONC’s Health IT Standards explicitly address the receipt of electronic prescribing information into … We have taken into account these electronic prescribing standards and ensured that our standards are … E-prescribing adoption and use increased substantially following the start of a federal incentive program … Physician knowledge and adherence to prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for sickle cell disease.

360. Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-fullreport.pdf
     February 14, 2018 - Prevalence of Antipsychotic Prescribing and Health Impact Antipsychotic prescribing for children has … The frequency of prescribing antipsychotics among youth increased almost five-fold from 1996 to 2002 … For an EHR- or e- prescribing-based measure, data elements are generated automatically when a prescription … E-prescribing platforms can be designed to feed databases that can be used for performance reporting … Trends in prescribing of antipsychotic medications for U.S. Children.