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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/090-decolonization-implementation.pptx
April 01, 2025 - Patient access to decolonization products
Requirements of mupirocin use as decolonizing agent
Needs a prescription … Implementation Steps
CHG: Pack of CHG cloths and instructions for use given directly to patient
Mupirocin: Paper prescription … for 5 days prior to procedure
Implementation Steps
Patient to obtain CHG cloths and fill mupirocin prescription … at local pharmacy
CHG: Instructions for use of CHG cloth given to patient
Mupirocin: Paper prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/55-ohio-hhoi-payer-survey.pdf
May 01, 2022 - If yes, when would a 90 day prescription be covered?
If not, why not? … If yes, when would a 90 day prescription be covered?
If not, why not?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra-1416-p007-2-ef.pdf
November 01, 2015 - ● Measuring TCD screening and receipt of antibiotic prescriptions are both feasible using existing … ● Sensitivity was high for identifying antibiotic prescription events using Medicaid administrative … administrative
claim for an antibiotic within 1 month of the prescription date in the medical record … The positive predictive
value of a Medicaid claim for an antibiotic prescription event was 100 percent … ● Between States, the rates of prescriptions for antibiotics varied from 5 percent to 33 percent
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/117-decolonization-agent-one-pager.docx
April 01, 2025 - in the nose and on the skin.2,3
Product Comparison for Nasal Decolonization
Mupirocin
Iodophor
Prescription … ,
can be costly
Prescription not needed, less costly
5 days prior to surgery
Morning of/prior to
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www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/comparative-reports/health-plans.html
December 01, 2022 - health plans available to Medicare beneficiaries across the United States, with the option to include prescription … Additional topics are included in the rating for plans that cover prescription drugs. … , drug costs and coverage, and medication therapy management programs for plans that offer Medicare prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/antipsychotic/about.html
September 01, 2021 - for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics
Percentage of children and adolescents with a new prescription … Denominator: Age 1-17 with a new prescription for an antipsychotic. … Denominator: Age 1-17 with at least two prescriptions for antipsychotics within a year. … antipsychotics in children as a practice to be avoided. 16 These guidelines express concern regarding the prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/about/proposed-changes-cahps-c&g-survey2015.pdf
March 01, 2015 - As noted above, AHRQ
recommends moving the item “Provider talked about all the prescription
medicines … and up-to-date
on care from specialists
Retained in PCMH Item Set
• Provider talked about all the
prescription … In the last 12 months, did you and this provider talk about
starting or stopping a prescription medicine … When you talked about starting or stopping a prescription
medicine, did this provider ask you what you … In the last 12 months, did you take any prescription medicine?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-233-fullreport.pdf
August 07, 2018 - Prescription drug use during pregnancy is common. … As such, the data
elements of interest include:
• Prescription fill date. … Prescription fill data can be achieved through
administrative data. … Prescription drug use during pregnancy in developed
countries: A systematic review. … Prescription of teratogenic medications in United
States ambulatory practices.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/weingart-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Key vulnerabilities include patient education
about drug handling and adverse effects; safe prescription … The analyses included an evaluation
of electronic and paper-based prescription writing; preparation … For example, each group
recommended prohibiting handwritten prescriptions and “called in” prescriptions … about using 6-
mercaptopurine; and designating a staff member to verify that the pharmacy has received
prescriptions … dispensing strategies include standardizing data entry methods at
the onsite pharmacy for oral chemo prescriptions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mcc_infographic_printable.pdf
June 02, 2025 - treatment is high and ongoing
for patients with MCC and their families.
0 chronic conditions = 3.5 prescriptions … RX
RX
RX
3 chronic conditions = 23 prescriptions
5 chronic conditions = 50 prescriptions
AVERAGE … NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS PER YEAR (new + refilled)
To address the growing problem of MCC, the US healthcare
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mcc_infographic.pdf
June 02, 2025 - MCC = $1,620
AVERAGE ANNUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENDITURES
RX
5 chronic conditions = 50 prescriptions … 3 chronic conditions = 23 prescriptions
0 chronic conditions = 3.5 prescriptions
AVERAGE NUMBER … OF PRESCRIPTIONS PER YEAR (new + refilled)
INVESTING IN CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH
Multiple Chronic Conditions
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/community-pharmacy/pharmacy-survey-english.pdf
June 02, 2025 - We have clear expectations about exchanging
important prescription information across shifts....... … We have standard procedures for communicating
prescription information across shifts .............. … We feel rushed when processing prescriptions ....... 1 2 3 4 5 9
10. … Our pharmacists tell patients important information
about their new prescriptions .................. … The status of problematic prescriptions is well
communicated across shifts ........................
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/research-transform-primary-care/transform/cost/app-b-pt2.html
October 01, 2015 - The CCT structure was based on the Prescription for Health (P4H) framework (developed in collaboration … Prescription for Health (P4H) Toolkit: Templates for Collecting and Calculating Expenditure Data in Primary … at credible estimates of startup and incremental expenses incurred by practices to implement their Prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/cost-guide/collection-tools2.html
February 01, 2017 - The CCT structure was based on the Prescription for Health (P4H) framework (developed in collaboration … Prescription for Health (P4H) Toolkit: Templates for Collecting and Calculating Expenditure Data in Primary … at credible estimates of startup and incremental expenses incurred by practices to implement their Prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chap5tab19.html
December 01, 2017 - visits
39,153
0.1
8,611
0.2
7,152
0.2
4,098
0.3
3,054
0.2
11,665
0.2
Prescriptions … d The number of prescriptions is the annual number of dispensed prescriptions for medications and supplies … The number of prescriptions and the number of prescriptions per person are based on active users in 12
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/index.html
May 01, 2014 - Sample Prescription Pad
Tool 10. Sample Brochure
Tool 11. Sample Poster
Tool 12. … Sample Prescription Pad
Tool 10. Sample Brochure
Tool 11. Sample Poster
Tool 12.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/954.html
April 01, 2025 - April 22, 2025
AHRQ Stats: Average Annual Spending on Adult Opioid Prescriptions Between 2021 and 2022 … , average annual total outpatient prescription costs for oxycodone totaled $1.9 billion, and costs for … totaled $700 million, accounting for nearly 75 percent of the total $3.5 billion spent on all opioid prescriptions … Brief #559, Average Annual Total Expenses, Total Utilization, and Sources of Payment for Outpatient Prescription
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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-Devine_83.pdf
April 06, 2008 - The printed prescription is maintained by the
retail pharmacy as part of the patient record. … by writing new prescriptions. … A list of over 225 retail pharmacies to which prescriptions
could be auto-faxed was added. … As prescription volume increased, network
speed to facilitate auto-faxing became important. … A spike in e-prescription volume was also noted after desktop
installation.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/stewardship-facilitator-guide.docx
June 01, 2021 - facility had especially high rates of fluoroquinolone prescriptions. … A documented this information for all of his prescriptions. … SAY:
The antibiotic stewardship team sent out a newsletter showing the difference in prescription … Some facilities may only track prescriptions that have a duration of greater than 7 days. … training staff to discuss the risks and benefits of antibiotic therapy every time a new antibiotic prescription
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www.ahrq.gov/es/questions/question-builder/online.html
August 31, 2025 - with you whether you are getting a checkup, talking about a problem or health condition, getting a prescription