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81. Final Progress Report: Advancing Patient Safety Innovation in Rheumatology (ASPIRE) (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/yazdany-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Over 4.2 billion prescriptions were dispensed in the US in 2018, with almost half of Americans taking … at least one prescription drug. … We constructed a longitudinal, retrospective cohort of patients with hydroxychloroquine prescriptions … Biologic drugs account for 37% of total prescription drug spending in the US, representing $125 billion … . 2014; http://www.prnewswire.com/news- releases/us-prescription-drug-spending-increased-131-percent-in

82. Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/medlist.html
    October 01, 2022 - Studies show that 5 to 7 percent of prescriptions result in a medication error. … Almost half the people in the United States have used at least one prescription in the last 30 days, … unintentionally overdosing by taking both the generic and name brand medicines, are taking outdated prescriptions … , or are taking supplements that negatively interact with their prescription medicines.

83. Timeliness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Children With Sickle Cell Disease (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-135-fullreport.pdf
    February 01, 2017 - Evidence of antibiotic prophylaxis is determined through administrative records for pharmacy prescriptions … Median duration of prescriptions was 10 days (Sox, Cooper, Koepsell, et al., 2003). … Thus, prescriptions for antibiotics to infants with an initial SCD screening result will be available … Date of prescription. 4. Type of medication (antibiotic). 11.F. … However, some States may not currently track antibiotic prescriptions in conjunction with NBS.

84. Supplemental-Shareddecisionmaking-Cgcahps-Adult-2357-5A (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/CG/supplemental-shareddecisionmaking-cgcahps-adult-2357-5a.docx
    September 21, 2017 - In the last 6 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 what you thought

85. National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement--Metabolic Monitoring for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-150-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
    November 01, 2014 - The percentage of children and adolescents 1 to 20 years of age who had two or more antipsychotic prescriptions … Antipsychotic Medications Description Prescription First Generation Antipsychotic Medications … Description The percentage of children and adolescents 1–17 years of age who had two or more antipsychotic prescriptions … Antipsychotic Medications Description Prescription First Generation Antipsychotic Medications

86. Study Finds Evidence of Intentional Inappropriate Painkiller Prescribing | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/846.html
    January 01, 2023 - Evidence of Intentional Inappropriate Painkiller Prescribing An AHRQ-funded review of painkiller prescriptions … suggests that some prescriptions are inappropriately written for patients’ spouses because patients … did not fill prescriptions prior to surgery and then are not able to fill the prescriptions themselves … at least one person was prescribed opioids after surgery, researchers found that the rate of opioid prescriptions … authors said the finding highlights the need for more comprehensive policies and regulations surrounding prescription

87. Supplemental-Sdm-Hp-Adult-2157-5A (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HP/supplemental-sdm-hp-adult-2157-5a.docx
    December 08, 2017 - In the last 12 months, did you and a health provider talk about starting or stopping a prescription medicine … When you talked about starting or stopping a prescription medicine, did the health provider ask what

88. Supplemental Items for the CAHPS Health Plan Child Survey 5.0/5.1: Children With Chronic Conditions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/hp/suppl-CCC-items-hp-survey5-child.html
    April 01, 2022 - In the last 6 months, did you get or refill any prescription medicines for your child? … No, go to core question #30 After core question 29 Note: Before CC22-CC24, add a new heading: Prescription … In the last 6 months, how often was it easy to get prescription medicines for your child through his … Did anyone from your child’s health plan, doctor’s office, or clinic help you get your child’s prescription

89. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Ultrasonography Screening for Children with SCD; and Appropriate Antibiotic Prophylaxis (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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

90. CAHPS Supplemental Items | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    technology C-HIT10 Provider used a computer or handheld device to order prescription … C-CR6 Someone from provider's office talked with respondent about all prescription … Clinician & Group Coordination of care C-CR5 Child took prescription

91. CAHPS Supplemental Items | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    making C-SD1 Provider talked to patient about starting or stopping a prescription … making C-SD1 Provider and respondent talked about starting or stopping a prescription … making P-SD1 Provider and respondent talked about starting or stopping a prescription

92. Antibiotic Stewardship Program Development: Part 2 (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/program-part2-facilitator-guide.pdf
    November 01, 2019 - Stewardship programs generally choose to perform pre- prescription approval of antibiotics or post-prescription … In pre-prescription approval, prescribers must place a phone call or fill out a form justifying use … Slide 3 Options for Primary ASP Interventions SAY: Post-prescription review and feedback generally … Slide 17 Summary SAY: In summary, ASPs should perform regular pre- prescription approval, … post-prescription review and feedback, or a combination of these.

93. Opioid-Chronic-Pain (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/data/infographics/opioid-chronic-pain.pdf
    August 22, 2019 - U.S. adults with chronic pain Percentage of all opioid prescription fills U.S. adults who use

94. Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment. (Postcard) (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanage-ptreminder-postcard.pdf
    December 01, 2017 - Please make sure you bring (in the original container): � Prescription medicines. … � Medicines you buy without a prescription (like Tylenol® or cold medicine).

95. Supplemental-Shareddecisionmaking-Cgcahps-Child-2358-5A (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HP/supplemental-shareddecisionmaking-cgcahps-child-2358-5a.docx
    September 22, 2017 - In the last 6 months, did you and this provider talk about starting or stopping a prescription medicine … When you talked about starting or stopping a prescription medicine for your child, did this provider

96. National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/CHIPRA0087-NCINQSexualActivityStatusSpec-Prov.pdf
    October 04, 2016 - based methods of birth control (e.g. rhythm method; barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragm) Prescription … indication for pregnancy prevention Current or past diagnosis of pregnancy Documentation of Prescription

97. National Collaborative for Innovation in Quality Measurement (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/CHIPRA0087-NCINQSexualActivityStatusSpec-Pop.pdf
    October 04, 2016 - barrier methods such as condoms, diaphragm) Prescription for birth control/contraception with indication … for pregnancy prevention Current or past diagnosis of pregnancy Documentation of Prescription for

98. Assessing the Availability of the Preconception Component of High-Risk Obstetrical Services by Estimating the Use of Teratogenic Medications Before and During Pregnancy (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.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.

99. Process
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/pharmlitqi/slidedeck1/slidedeck1.pptx
    March 01, 2011 - These include: • Reading prescription bottles. • Figuring out appointment slips. • Understanding informed … Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. Annals of Internal Medicine. … It is troubling to see how many patients would be taking this prescription incorrectly. … Most of us assume that when we write a prescription, the patient will be able to take it correctly. … Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. Annals of Internal Medicine.

100. AHRQ Views Blog: Asking the Hard Questions About Telehealth | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/770.html
     June 01, 2021 - Continued Use of Opioids The proportion of chronic pain patients who maintained an existing opioid prescription … While just under 35 percent of existing opioid users received tapered prescriptions prior to the CDC … guidance, nearly 54 percent were given tapered prescriptions afterward. … However, CDC guidance had no impact on the initiation of opioid prescriptions for new chronic pain patients … Inappropriate prescription of direct oral anticoagulant starter packs.