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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - If prescribing nitrofurantoin, 5 days is generally sufficient.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-barriers-postcard-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Overcoming Barriers to Medicine Adherence
Overcoming Barriers to
Medicine Adherence
What Patients Might Say Possible Solutions
My medicine makes me
feel sick.
Prescribe a substitute medication;
change the dose.
I feel fine. I don’t need
any medicine.
Explain in plain language how the
medicine affects the bo…
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/appendix-a6.html
December 01, 2009 - is associated with what it purports to measure (e.g., a CDS is a measure of structure or capacity; prescribing … hospitalizations for dehydration), or
Process and outcome (e.g., that there is a demonstrated likelihood that prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/home-mechanical-ventilators-refinement.pdf
October 01, 2017 - required equipment characteristics
Currently, substantial variability exists regarding the usage, prescribing … clear need to synthesize the highest quality evidence from
the medical literature to clinically guide prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/cpcf-form15.html
December 01, 2013 - support clinical and administrative functions (e.g. scheduling, treating patients, ordering services, prescribing … support clinical and administrative functions (e.g., scheduling, treating patients, ordering services, prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/btpills/btpills.html
March 01, 2023 - Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers a free booklet and a video about blood thinner medicines. Staying Active and Healthy with Blood Thinners , a 10-minute video, features easy-to-understand explanations of how blood thinners wor…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol-academic-detailing-guide.pdf
July 07, 2015 - Atorvastatin 10-20 mg Simvastatin 20-40 mg
Rosuvastatin 5-10 mg Pravastatin 40-80 mg
J
Prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/carnahan.pdf
January 01, 2014 - An evaluation of the impact of program participation on
prescribing patterns and clinical outcomes in
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit4-2.html
November 01, 2014 - Two projects, Urinary Tract Infection Prevention and Redesigning the Process for Electronic Prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospital/healthitwebinar/sops-hit-webcast3-gandhi.pdf
January 01, 2018 - technologies reduce errors
significantly
– Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
– Barcoding
– Electronic prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/btpills/btpills.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely
Blood Thinner Pills:
Your Guide to Using
Them Safely
AHRQ Pub. No. 15-0047-C
Replaces AHRQ Pub. No. 09-0086-C
September 2015
The name of my blood thinner is:
_____________________________________________________________
Reminders:
Call your doctor or phar…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Stock_113.pdf
June 15, 2005 - Despite the fact that medication prescribing is the most frequently used therapeutic intervention
and … Because of the recognized value
in showing allergies and intolerances when prescribing medications, … The EMR had
been designed as a prescribing tool, but it does not easily support maintaining an accurate … Interviews revealed:
• Several patients were surprised at how complex prescribing and maintaining an … Interface
building with the three different data sources was resource-intensive, and data from prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/results/research/member-survey-baseline-nc.pdf
January 01, 2014 - This
included changes to prescribing statins.
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/publications/search.html?page=3
September 01, 2014 - Keywords: Medicaid and CHIP, Quality measure
Quality Concerns in Antipsychotic Prescribing for … Quality concerns in antipsychotic prescribing for youth: a review of treatment guidelines.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/evaluation/evidencenow-baseline.pdf
February 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: Setting the Target for Improving Heart Health in America
AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: Setting the Target
for Improving Heart Health in America
AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW, a Federal grant initiative, funds seven regional
cooperatives to help more than 1,500 smaller primary care practices
and 5,000 clinicians bui…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/evidencenow.pdf
February 01, 2017 - AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: Setting the Target for Improving Heart Health in America
AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW: Setting the Target
for Improving Heart Health in America
AHRQ’s EvidenceNOW, a Federal grant initiative, funds seven regional
cooperatives to help more than 1,500 smaller primary care practices
and 5,000 clinicians bui…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/LomotanDougherty2013.pdf
April 01, 2013 - overuse were avoidance of antibiotics for
otitis media with effusion and appropriate testing when
prescribing … provide a mechanism for better understanding
the circumstances under which antipsychotic medication
prescribing … Effects of two com
mercial electronic prescribing systems on prescribing error rates
in hospital
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-UTI-slides.PPT
June 01, 2021 - 20
UTI Management
20
Important To Understand
Changing the plan does not reflect poorly on the prescribing … areas, such as break rooms and work stations
Distribute the Urinary Tract Infections one-pager to prescribing
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/static_teach-back_module.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Interactive Module
1.4 Scenario 1, Part 1
Scenario 1, Part 1
Clinician Speaking:
“I am prescribing … Interactive Module
1.6 Scenario 2, Part 1
Scenario 2, Part 1
Clinician Speaking:
“I am prescribing … hover over the blue text to identify key teach-back strategies in use)
Clinician Speaking:
“I am prescribing … Misunderstandings in prescribing decisions in
general practice: qualitative study.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/understand/alt-text.html
July 01, 2018 - pharmacist who participates in rounds
A point-of-care pharmacist or one who participates in rounds reduces prescribing … Having a point-of-care pharmacist or a pharmacist who participates in rounds can help reduce prescribing