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141. Identifying Targets for Improvement in Antibiotic Decision Making (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/safety/improvement-facilitator-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Being able to classify problems related to antibiotic prescribing into those that are technical, those … Technical problems can be related to a gap in knowledge that is not controversial or may be due to … SAY: Adaptive problems are those that require a change in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to … Thus, adaptive problems are generally harder to address and require more communication and teamwork … Leveraging this wisdom can lead to identifying problems and developing long-term solutions.

142. Methods for Increasing the Number of Responses to CAHPS Surveys | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/survey-methods-research/increasing-responses.html
     August 01, 2024 - addresses, inaccurate phone numbers, voicemail, gatekeepers, and frequent travel by respondents are common problems … You are likely to encounter certain types of problems with which you should be familiar. … Common Problems Some Guidance The interviewer reaches a voicemail.

143. Final Progress Report: Pharmacist Technology for Nursing Home Resident Safety (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lapane-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - GRAM™ identifies medications that may cause, aggravate, or contribute to common geriatric problems; … Medication-related problems that jeopardize patient safety are common in LTC (Hanlon, 2001). … The MDS identifies residents who have problems or who are at risk for developing problems in those areas … Medication-related problems in the elderly: defining the issues and identifying solutions. … When Medicine Hurts Instead of helps: Preventing medication problems in older persons.

144. Final Progress Report: Utility of Predictive Systems in Diagnostic Errors (UPSIDE) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/auerbach-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - Diagnostic process faults in our cohort most highly associated with errors were problems with assessment … Scope Background Currently, most research has looked into problems in the healthcare system that lead … For instance, testing process faults might lead to problems in clinical assessment, and vice versa. … associated with diagnostic errors: The most prevalent diagnostic process faults in our cohort were problems … Summary The checker found no problems in this document.

145. Strategies To Promote Psychological Safety and Organizational Safety Culture Related to Diagnosis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-psychological-safety-4.html
     September 01, 2023 - systems, legal issues, regulatory requirements, and health policy. 29 Forums to discuss diagnostic problems … Leadership committed to a culture of safety should invest resources to solve system problems that threaten … A mature and healthy organization will provide proactive solutions to identified problems that encourage … announcing safety risks; an example is the “Good Catch” safety program that promotes active surveillance for problems

146. CVC Insertion Risk Factors: (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/clabsitools/clabsitoolsap7.doc
     June 02, 2025 - [ ] Yes [ ] No If no, explain: 12 Describe any mechanical problems with CVC prior to the infection … date 13 Have there been any problems with the CVC or IV equipment or supplies?

147. Using Root Cause Analysis to Help Practices Understand and Improve Their Performance and Outcomes (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-11-root-cause-analysis.pdf
     December 27, 2021 - you envision building capacity in a practice to conduct root cause analyses of performance data and problems … Sometimes organizations rush to solve problems based on performance data without adequately analyzing … Although simplicity is a strength of the 5 Whys, it can also generate an overly simple image of problems … The findings from a root cause analysis are invaluable to crafting solutions to performance problems … Cause and Effect Analysis: Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems. 2014.

148. Chapter 6. Environment and Equipment Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/man6.html
     December 01, 2017 - Once safety problems are identified, tasks for different staff are selected and completed. … List and Engineer Inspection List and decide which of the tasks will help solve the identified safety problems … On the back of the Engineer Inspection List there is space to write in safety problems found in common … When the program is first implemented, the LSI should be done every 1-2 months until most of the problems … Are there problems that were identified last time but have not been corrected?

149. “Near-miss” Reporting System Development and Implications for Human Subjects Protection (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Murff.pdf
     January 01, 2004 - research enterprise represents multiple complex systems and is not immune to organizational system problems … While this approach might detect egregious problems, it is unlikely to contribute to reducing overall … Prior research suggests that sign-out systems can be very effective for minimizing communication problems … Investigational drug service pharmacists might also be suited to identify these problems. … Web-based adverse event reporting will help notify the IRB of potential problems as they occur.

150. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - Taking antibiotics when they are not needed may cause health problems. … There are five potential health problems that occur as a result of taking an antibiotic. 1. … • Although we cannot be certain that any of these problems will occur, it is important that you and

151. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - Taking antibiotics when they are not needed may cause health problems. … There are five potential health problems that occur as a result of taking an antibiotic. 1. … Although we cannot be certain that any of these problems will occur, it is important that you and your

152. Table 2. Self-management Support Content and Prerequisites for Coaches | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptmgmt/design-table2.html
     July 01, 2018 - Collaboratively define problems and barriers to self-management. … Information on patient's prior goals, problems, needs, knowledge, behavior change successes and failures

153. Final progress report: Developing Evidence for Safety Surveillance from Device Adverse Event Reports (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/mao-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - • Head/neck: head and neck problems, eye disorder, oral disorder, otorhinolaryngology disorder • Joint … /bone/muscular: joint/bone/muscular complaints, limb/extremity problems • Diseases of other systems: … cardiovascular complaints, coagulation problems, hormone change, endocrine problems, breast problems … • Mental/emotional: emotional change, mental problems • General well-being: fatigue/lack of energy, … Summary The checker found no problems in this document.

154. Emergency Departments Don’t Coordinate How They Collect, Use Social Needs Information | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/918.html
     June 01, 2024 - Coverage Problems Found for Both Publicly, Commercially Insured Children During Pandemic . … Coverage Problems Found for Both Publicly, Commercially Insured Children During Pandemic An AHRQ-funded … alcohol use is associated with deteriorating mental and physical health as well as social and economic problems … If you have any questions or problems with the subscription service, email: updates@subscriptions.ahrq.gov

155. Exhibit 5.14. Lean Tools and Activities for Pediatric Continuity of Care Project | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/systemdesign/leancasestudies/lean-exhibit5-14.html
     November 01, 2014 - initial state of the department for this issue by conducting a walkthrough of the unit and identifying problems

156. Session 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mod1sess2.html
     October 01, 2014 - The sense of taste can also be affected by a cold, chronic sinus congestion, or problems with stomach … Dental problems or pain in the mouth may make people not want to eat. … Speech Speech problems are noted when residents have newly slurred or garbled speech, problems speaking … loudly enough, or problems with chewing or swallowing food. … Sometimes they might have problems finding the right words to say.

157. Be More Engaged in Your Healthcare: Tips for Patients (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/questions/be-engaged.pdf
     December 01, 2020 - ____ PATIENT SAFETY During Your Appointment £ Explain your symptoms, health history, and any problems … £ Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse or if you have problems following the instructions

158. Section 5: Determining Where To Focus Efforts To Improve Patient Experience (Page 2 of 2) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/5-determining-focus/section5part2.html
     January 01, 2020 - The purpose of these analyses is to "drill down" to find very specific, underlying performance problems … Problems in scheduling appointments may have a seasonal pattern related to when physicians take vacations … This tool, which does not involve a statistical hypothesis or analysis, is most useful when problems … fix those problems? … as inevitable ("just the way it is") when the problems can—and should—be fixed.

159. AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention: Targeting SSI
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/125-cusp-science-safety.pptx
     April 01, 2025 - Safe systems can be designed by applying human factors and other approaches to address technical problems … Safe teamwork can be fostered by applying sociology and other approaches to address cultural problems … Blaming individual healthcare workers rarely solves safety problems. … Safety Safe systems can be designed by applying human factors and other approaches to address technical problems … Safety Safe teamwork can be fostered by applying sociology and other approaches to address cultural problems

160. Improving Clinical Communication and Patient Safety: Clinician-Recommended Solutions (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Woods_78.pdf
     July 23, 2008 - The recommended solutions were then aggregated according to the patient safety-related problems for … HIT and EMR solutons were recommended to address many disparate types of communication problems. … Clinicians describe multiple communication problems and patient safety risks that would be addressed … Of the many solutions to communication problems related to lacking requisite knowledge and experience … Furthermore, they suggested that positively acknowledging the reports of problems is important and should