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  1. Rafael Borja (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-plan-b-transcript.doc
    November 04, 2014 - one-point restraint tethering the patient to the bed which leads to increased immobility and therefore, pressure … ulcers, VTE as well as falls. … approaches to prevent diagnostic error, or reduce other hospital acquired complications such as falls or pressure … sores.

  2. Fundamentals of Medicare Patient Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance, and Transparency (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/advances/vol2/Hunt.pdf
    July 01, 2004 - DVT/PE* Hospital acquired UTI** Ventilator associated pneumonia** Adverse drug events ** Pressure … ulcers* Postoperative cardiac events* Hospital falls** Angiographic adverse events*** Methicillin-resistant

  3. Fundamentals of Medicare Patient Safety Surveillance: Intent, Relevance, and Transparency (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/Hunt.pdf
    July 01, 2004 - DVT/PE* Hospital acquired UTI** Ventilator associated pneumonia** Adverse drug events ** Pressure … ulcers* Postoperative cardiac events* Hospital falls** Angiographic adverse events*** Methicillin-resistant

  4. Emergency Nurses Association content and transcript (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/guides/ena-slides.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - While a catheter may prove useful in advanced-stage pressure ulcers, there are many other products that

  5. Emergency Nurses Association content and transcript (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/ena-slides.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - While a catheter may prove useful in advanced-stage pressure ulcers, there are many other products that

  6. Making Healthcare Safer IV Rapid Review: Examining the Impact of Implementing High-Reliability Organization Principles on Patient Safety Outcomes (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hro-rapid-research.pdf
    May 01, 2025 - o Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals28: assist hospital staff in implementing effective pressure … ulcer prevention practices through an interdisciplinary approach to care. … Preventing pressure ulcers in hospitals.

  7. Advancing Patient Safety: A Decade of Evidence, Design, and Implementation (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/advancing-patient-safety.pdf
    January 01, 2010 - By using hospital administrative data, PSIs can identify pressure ulcers, postoperative pulmonary

  8. Advancing Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    July 01, 2022 - By using hospital administrative data, PSIs can identify pressure ulcers, postoperative pulmonary emboli

  9. Enhancing an EMR-Based Real-Time Sepsis Alert System Performance through Machine Learning - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs024750-sherwin-final-report-2019.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - co-morbidities: end stage renal disease (13 diagnoses in Problem List), paraplegia (18 diagnoses), decubitus … ulcer (8 diagnoses) while there is only one that represents the presence of multiple sclerosis. … addition to the SFR based definition, ISA now included any patient with evidence multiple sclerosis, decubitus … ulcer or paraplegia on their EMR Problem List in the NHE category.

  10. Association Between Outcomes and Dental Services in People at Risk of Post-Transplant Complications: A Rapid Response Review (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/dental-post-transplant-complications-rapid-research.pdf
    May 01, 2025 - Association Between Outcomes and Dental Services in People at Risk of Post-Transplant Complications: A Rapid Response Review Rapid Evidence Product Association Between Outcomes and Dental Services in People at Risk of Post-Transplant Complications: A Rapid Response Review Prepared for: Agency for Health…

  11. Appendix III (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/apiiid.html
    June 01, 2010 - additional measures under development relate to influenza vaccinations for people with disabilities and pressure … ulcers.

  12. Technology for Improving Medication Monitoring in Nursing Homes (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Lapane.pdf
    March 09, 2005 - Activities Falls* Nutritional status Dehydration Dental care Feeding tubes† Physical restraints† Pressure … ulcers Psychotropic drug use *RAPs targeted by the intervention

  13. Safe Practices for Better Health Care (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol4/Kizer1.pdf
    April 01, 2004 - Evaluate each patient upon admission, and regularly thereafter, for his or her risk of developing pressure … ulcers.

  14. Crosscutting-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1406 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting-horizon-scan-high-impact-1406.pdf
    June 01, 2014 - a risk of falls for elderly patients, narrow and thin mattresses increase the risk of developing pressure … ulcers, fluorescent lights and a lack of windows foster disorientation in cognitively impaired older … mattresses that patients lie on while awaiting admission or tests; these mattresses can increase risk of pressure … ulcers.

  15. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Opioids, Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults: Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/opioids-oa-protocol.pdf
    June 29, 2019 - Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Opioids, Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults: Protocol Evidence-based Practice Center Technical Brief Protocol Project Title: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Opioids, Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults I. Background an…

  16. Archived: Evidence Summary: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Events: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer-april-2016
    April 11, 2016 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print archived Evidence Summary: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Events Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication April 11, 2…

  17. Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/h8qcZeQ68AQPS9DemArgXX
    July 13, 2021 - Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (Reprinted) Clinical Review & Education JAMA | US Preventive Services Task Force | EVIDENCE REPORT Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Updated Evidence Report and Syst…

  18. ___APS-DRG_Def.book (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/APS_DRGsDefManualV26Public.pdf
    April 01, 2010 - ___APS-DRG_Def.book 4 0 0 C a p i t a l B o u l e v a r d • R o c k D e f i n i t i o n s M a n u a l PUB 4.15.2010 APS-DRGs® ALL-PAYER SEVERITY-ADJUSTED DRG (APS-DRGS®) ASSIGNMENT VERSION 26 FOR PUBLIC USE y H i l l , C T 0 6 0 6 7 • 1 - 8 0 0 - 9 9 9 - 3 7 4 7 COPYRIGHT PAGE Copyright © 2010 Ingeni…

  19. ___APS-Def_Public.book (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/APS-DRGsDefManualV27Public.pdf
    April 01, 2010 - ___APS-Def_Public.book 4 0 0 C a p i t a l B o u l e v a r d • R o c k D e f i n i t i o n s M a n u a l PUB 4.13.2010 APS-DRGs® ALL-PAYER SEVERITY-ADJUSTED DRG (APS-DRGS®) ASSIGNMENT FOR PUBLIC USE VERSION 27 y H i l l , C T 0 6 0 6 7 • 1 - 8 0 0 - 9 9 9 - 3 7 4 7 COPYRIGHT PAGE Copyright © 2010 In…

  20. Final Progress Report: Demonstration Project To Refine, Automate and Test a Novel Emergency Department Trigger Tool (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/griffey-report.pdf
    January 01, 2025 - care related (38.6% vs. 4.7%); the most common subtypes were falls (48%), traumatic injury (11%), and pressure … ulcers (12.3%).
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