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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/update-safety-culture
January 22, 2020 - because they are able to do the basics every time, like turning patients every 60 minutes to avoid pressure … ulcers, using a central line checklist, or washing their hands frequently.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primers-0
March 15, 2025 - Complications
(10)
Nosocomial Infections
(6)
Patient Falls
(3)
Pressure … Ulcers
(1)
Medication Safety
(12)
Medication Errors/Preventable Adverse
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/painmgmt-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - management for the prevention of such errors as hospital-acquired infections, falls, deep vein thromboses, pressure … ulcers, and medication errors.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/infantile-hemangioma_executive.pdf
January 01, 2016 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 168
Diagnosis and Management of Infantile
Hemangioma
Executive Summary
Introduction
Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are the most
common tumors of childhood. IH are
benign but possess potential for local
tissue damage, ulceration, infection,
bleeding, functional impact, and…
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www.ahrq.gov/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf2.html
June 01, 2022 - Section 2. Implementing Recommendations in Academic Curricula
Implementing USPSTF Recommendations into Health Professions Education
This document was developed as part of an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) initiative to increase the use of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) rec…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/t6yV6ZMHngeWgmTsoMMefM
March 01, 2009 - Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events: An Update of the Evidence
Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events: An
Update of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Tracy Wolff, MD, MPH; Therese Miller, DrPH; and Stephen Ko, MD, MPH
Background: Coronary heart dise…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Q4J7tsThw_6nwfB-p-f5Hp
March 01, 2009 - Aspirin for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Recommendation Statement
Aspirin for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: U.S. Preventive
Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force*
Description: Update of the 2002 U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force (USPSTF) recommend…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/VNs-WaxpPcsodxCb57gYmn
January 03, 2017 - untitled
Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
US Preventive Services Task Force
Recommendation Statement
US Preventive Services Task Force
T he US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes rec-
ommendations about the effectiveness of s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865374/psn-pdf
March 27, 2024 - likelihood that a patient will decompensate, have an adverse reaction to a medication, or
develop a pressure … ulcer and then alerting clinicians if the risk is high enough.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841567/psn-pdf
December 14, 2022 - increased with a 40% rise in healthcare-acquired infections and an increase in inpatient falls and
pressure … ulcers.14 Healthcare leaders recognize the need to do better.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49474/psn-pdf
March 01, 2005 - oximetry monitoring, wound care, blood draws, intravenous catheter placement,
skin care and prevention of pressure … ulcers, respiratory and ventilator support, and correct administration of
medications can all be challenging
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hidden-mystery
December 01, 2011 - oximetry monitoring, wound care, blood draws, intravenous catheter placement, skin care and prevention of pressure … ulcers, respiratory and ventilator support, and correct administration of medications can all be challenging
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-bias_methods.pdf
February 01, 2013 - Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews - Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies
Methods Guide
for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies
ii
This report is based on research conducted by the Oregon Health & Science Uni…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Shah_99.pdf
March 23, 2008 - medical error and adverse events causes: “pneumothorax, retained objects, hospital-acquired
infections, decubitus … ulcers, perioperative myocardial infarctions (MIs), line infections, and
falls.” … A few examples include pneumothorax, retained
objects, hospital-acquired infections, decubitus ulcers
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49522/psn-pdf
November 01, 2006 - Intramuscular injection site injuries masquerading as pressure ulcers. Wounds.
2003;15:302-312.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf.pdf
September 21, 2010 - Implementing U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendations into Health Professions Education
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DOCUMENT
IMPLEMENTING U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES
TASK FORCE (USPSTF) RECOMMENDATIONS
INTO HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
September 21…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unseen-perils-urinary-catheters
January 31, 2024 - because like restraints, catheters can cause functional impairment leading to emboli, discomfort, and pressure … ulcers.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49744/psn-pdf
October 01, 2015 - He was diagnosed, again, with sepsis secondary to sacral decubitus ulcers.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Rask.pdf
January 01, 2004 - hospitals were required to choose to
focus on one of the following priority patient-safety issues: (1) pressure … ulcers, (2)
patient falls, or (3) deep vein thrombosis (DVT). … Hospitals may (1) continue their self-assessment/improvement
plans relative to pressure ulcers, falls
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-charles-crecelius-md-phd-cmd-and-lori-l-popejoy-phd-rn-faan
October 28, 2020 - individuals can gain from social interaction and enhanced mobility, such as reduced risk of falls and pressure … ulcers. … mitigate safety risks associated with usual care needs for this patient population, such as falls and pressure … ulcers.