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  1. Health Information Technology Evaluation Toolkit: 2009 Update (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/health-information-technology-evaluation-toolkit-2009-update.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - Prescription Review Databases G. Direct Observation Databases H. … Medication errors Patient Safety Chart review Prescription review Direct observations May also … Electronic prescriptions would be typed out. … Since the number of observed events (prescription errors) is so small, the errors may have shown up … in the sampled prescriptions by chance.

  2. STATISTICAL BRIEF #454: Expenditures for Mental Health among Adults, Ages 18-64, 2009-2011: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population

    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st454/stat454.shtml
    October 01, 2014 - totaled $48.2 billion (in 2011 dollars) during 2009-2011, with 45.0 percent ($21.7 billion) going towards prescription … The majority of these individuals (12.8 percent of adults ages 18–64) received prescription medications … Prescription medications were responsible for 45.0 percent, or $21.7 billion (in 2011 dollars) of mental … Medicare Part D, which started in 2006, covers prescription drug expenses.

  3. Chartbook on Women's Health Care: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/womenh-slides.html
    March 01, 2020 - Charts show women who were unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription … Prescription medications received include all prescribed medications initially purchased or otherwise … From 2002 to 2012, the percentage of adults age 65 and over who received potentially inappropriate prescription … Slide 60 People unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription … Slide 61 Females unable to get or delayed in getting needed medical care, dental care, or prescription

  4. Section 1, Basic Measurement Information (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-section-1.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - Table 2: Penicillins and Erythromycins for Sickle Cell Disease Antibiotic Prophylaxis Description Prescription

  5. Screening for Unhealthy Drug Use: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/R3y9LSud52CGL8mG4wvxoT
    June 09, 2020 - Analytic Framework: Screening for Illicit Drug Use, Including Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs Key … opioids and prescription sedatives (sensitivity ranged from 0.38 to 0.89 [95% CI range, 0.29 to 0.94 … c Includes any prescription drug, prescription opioids, and prescription sedatives. d Includes cocaine … Prevalence and detection of prescription opioid misuse and prescription opioid use disorder among emergency … Brief intervention in general hospital for problematic prescription drug use: 12-month outcome.

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39463/psn-pdf
    February 10, 2015 - computerized-provider-order-entry https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-computerized-physician-order-entry-medication-prescription-errors-and-clinical-outcome

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47694/psn-pdf
    February 06, 2019 - pharmaceutical companies influences physician prescribing and patient mortality related to overdose from prescription

  8. Opioid deprescribing toolkit. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-deprescribing-toolkit
    May 01, 2023 - Sudden discontinuation of long-term prescription opioid use can lead to adverse outcomes for patients

  9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40725/psn-pdf
    October 16, 2012 - This study analyzed a population-based data set containing both hospitalization and outpatient prescription

  10. Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Hospital-Level) (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/167-hospital-level-gap-analysis.pdf
    June 02, 2025 -  Pre-prescription approval  Daily time-out by team to assess antibiotic use  Post-prescription … Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) system or other rapid detection of surface contamination: Off Pre-prescription … approval: Off Daily time-out by team to assess antibiotic use: Off Post-prescription review and feedback

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866217/psn-pdf
    July 10, 2024 - The plan may also learn a provider issued a prescription that was not picked up at the pharmacy by the … Whether prescriptions got picked up, the number of refills actually filled over time, or whether another … Amy Helwig: One example is prescription drugs.

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49578/psn-pdf
    January 01, 2009 - common over-the-counter medications, such as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as prescription … strong communication underlies patient safety: a member of the oncology team needs to be aware of new prescriptions … prescribed medications should occur at every inpatient and outpatient visit and must include not only daily prescription

  13. Increasing Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Rural Primary Care Practices-- R18 Grants (pdf file)

    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/Grant_Summary_CO.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - has recently ranked as high as number two in the nation for rates of self-reported nonmedical use of prescription

  14. Hospice Care | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/type-care/hospice-care
    January 01, 2023 - patient records across various community health care providers and incorporates electronic tools for prescription

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39549/psn-pdf
    March 22, 2011 - Ultimately, creation of a "closed-loop" system that integrates technological solutions to prescription

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41187/psn-pdf
    October 16, 2012 - , patients in the PINCER group experienced substantially reduced frequency of clinically important prescription

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45033/psn-pdf
    July 16, 2019 - primer/alert-fatigue https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-specific-electronic-decision-support-reduces-prescription-excessive-doses

  18. CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey Version 3.0 Overview (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/cg/about/cg_3-0_overview.pdf
    January 01, 2015 - results of blood test, x-ray, or other test 22 Someone from provider’s office talked about all prescription … [0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/89/10] No change. 19 In the last 6 months, did you take any prescription medicine … the last 6 months, how often did you and someone from this provider’s office talk about all the prescription … their providers knew their medical history, followed up to give results of tests, and asked about prescription … Moved to core survey N/A PCMH15 N/A Anyone in provider’s office talked with patient about all prescriptions

  19. Direct Oral Anticoagulants are High-Risk Medications with Potentially Complex Dosing | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/direct-oral-anticoagulants-are-high-risk-medications-potentially-complex-dosing
    August 21, 2005 - The prescription and written instructions on the After-Hospital Summary (AHS) were correct, but nurse-generated … Relying upon the easy visual instruction sheet included in the AHS, as opposed to the prescription label … cognitive burden, prevent errors and minimize the time involved in completing clinical work. 15    Prescriptions … For this particular case, an order set or prescription should not have included “acute arterial occlusion … This approach also makes it easier for physicians to write the prescription and to ensure proper dose

  20. App-D-Opioid-Chronic-Pain-Surveillance-Report-2 (xls file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/app-d-opioid-chronic-pain-surveillance-report-2.xlsx
    September 30, 2015 - Inclusion: Adults aged 18-64 years with post-surgical, non-cancer back pain; addiction to prescription … database United States Duration: Up to 12 months of followup Inclusion: 12 months of continuous opioid prescriptions … 83% Black: 10% Other: 6% Female: 83% Long-term opioid therapy defined as the presence of at least 3 prescription … factors (marital status, educational level, employment status, economic status, health insurance and prescription … anti-inflammatory drug; OAT = opioid agonist therapy; OR = odds ratio; OUD = opioid use disorder; PDMP = prescription
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