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21. 5. How do you measure fall rates and fall prevention practices? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/measure-fall-rates.html
    January 01, 2013 - Performance of care planning that addresses each risk factor identified during fall risk factor assessment … In some cases, the risk factors will vary depending on the hospital unit, so the risk factor assessment … For risk factor assessment to make a difference, all risk factors identified on the risk factor assessment … Ensure that the care plans address all areas of risk. … For each patient, determine the patient's identified risk factors.

22. Module 2: Obtaining Organizational Buy-in and Support | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2022 - At-risk behavior—Choosing to behave in a way that increases risk, where risk is not recognized or is … At-risk behavior is an active choice to engage in risky activity through a belief that the risk was either … to verify the system encourages healthy, risk-reducing behaviors. … To achieve optimal outcomes, organizations must design robust systems that minimize risks. … It is critical to reinforce behaviors that will reduce risk and deter behaviors that increase risk.

23. Results | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/hai/pfp/haccost2017-results.html
    November 01, 2017 - For each HAC, we list the number of studies, the range of relative risk of death estimates from those … studies, our pooled meta-analysis relative risk estimate, underlying mortality in the population, and … 13 1.17–9.60 1.60 (1.38–1.87) 0.073 0.044 (0.028–0.064) * No studies could be used in our relative … For example, one study that focused on Medicare beneficiaries and multiple drug classes reported a relative … Estimates of relative risk for mortality varied and included two studies showing protective effects for

24. Module 3: Best Practices in Fall Prevention (doc file)
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    January 01, 2013 - Here are some other risks: An IV pole could cause a patient to trip. … Slide 25 SAY: A risk score of 50 puts this patient at risk for a fall. … risks, such as mobility challenges, medications, mental status, and continence needs. … the patient and family (if possible), and key risks and interventions are checked on the paper tool shown … to have a dedicated care plan form within the medical record to help make staff aware of a patient’s risks

25. Tool 3F: Orthostatic Vital Sign Measurement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/orthostatic-vital-sign.html
    January 01, 2013 - When a patient is on a medication that may cause orthostasis and has other risk factors for falls. … Use this tool in conjunction with clinical assessment and a standard assessment of fall risk factors … (e.g., Tool 3H, "Morse Fall Scale for Identifying Fall Risk Factors," or Tool 3G, "STRATIFY Scale … for Identifying Fall Risk Factors" ) to determine a patient's risk factors for falls, and then plan care … A significant change in vital signs with a change in position also signals increased risk for falls.

26. Heart Failure Patients’ Risk of Adverse Events Higher in Poor-Performing Hospitals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2024 - Home News Newsletter AHRQ News Now Heart Failure Patients’ Risk … Newsletter AHRQ News Now Events Heart Failure Patients’ Risk … Heart Failure Patients’ Risk of Adverse Events Higher in Poor-Performing Hospitals Patients with heart … hospitals with higher 30-day readmission rates and deaths from all causes have a 24 percent higher risk … failure admitted to hospitals that perform poorly on mortality and readmission measures have higher risk

27. Fall TIPS: A Patient-Centered Fall Prevention Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2021 - This toolkit, developed through an AHRQ Patient Safety Learning Lab , consists of a formal risk … Being hospitalized puts patients at further risk for falls due to illness and the newness of the hospital … theoretical underpinning that fall prevention in hospitals is a three-step process: (1) assessing fall risk … evidence-based fall prevention intervention that uses bedside tools to communicate patient-specific risk … modalities provided access to real-time safety plans at the bedside, including patient-specific fall risk

28. Module 3: Best Practices in Fall Prevention—Training Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/workshop/module-3/guide.html
    September 01, 2017 - Here are some other risks: An IV pole could cause a patient to trip. … Slide 25 Say: A risk score of 50 puts this patient at risk for a fall. … risks, such as mobility challenges, medications, mental status, and continence needs. … the patient and family (if possible), and key risks and interventions are checked on the paper tool shown … to have a dedicated care plan form within the medical record to help make staff aware of a patient’s risks

29. Why Should Your Practice Focus on Improving Antibiotic Prescribing? – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotic-prescribing-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - However, all antibiotics, whether necessary or not, are associated with risks. … aortic dissections, seizures, and peripheral neuropathy—highlighting the importance of weighing the risks … The risk is highest when patients are actively receiving antibiotics, but this risk remains elevated … However, inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is a safety problem, and it exposes patients to unnecessary risks … : 7X risk – Fluoroquinolones: 5X risk • Risk is still elevated up to 12 weeks later 11

30. 4. How do you implement the fall prevention program in your organization? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2013 - patient's risk factors for falls to the admitting department. … Nurse: Completes and documents fall risk assessments. … Reviews medications for fall risk and makes changes to medications as needed. … Fall risk factor report that summarizes which patients on the unit have specific risk factors. … First, consider how information about fall risks is conveyed in handing off patients to other units or

31. Draft Final Report Estimating the Additional Hospital Inpatient Cost and Mortality Associated with Selected Hospital Acquired Conditions (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2017 - for the HAC with our pooled relative risk estimate from the meta-analysis, using the formula: … In the above formula, RR indicates the pooled relative risk estimate from our meta-analysis, and Pr(D … We then calculated excess mortality based on the estimated relative risk and the underlying mortality … For each HAC, we list the number of studies, the range of relative risk of death estimates from those … Estimates of relative risk for mortality varied and included two studies showing protective effects

32. Making Informed Consent an Informed Choice: Training for Health Care Professionals Audio Script | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2020 - For example, many Americans have trouble understanding numerical expressions of risk. … Interrupting is OK if patient understanding is at risk. … “Every treatment has some risks. … Some goals may be long-term, such as reducing the risk of future injury or illness, or living as long … When there's a risk of harm rather than a virtual certainty, it can be challenging to explain.

33. Smoking Cessation Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2021 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … Cigarette smoking accounts for one out of every five deaths and is estimated to increase the risk for … Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of congenital anomalies, perinatal complications, miscarriage … Smoking Cessation in Primary Care This facts-at-a-glance handout for clinicians summarizes evidence, risks … Ready or Not…Addressing Tobacco Use This script and slide deck from a 14-minute presentation cover the risks

34. Best Practices in Fall Prevention
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    June 16, 2017 - Fall Risk Assessment ‹#› Step 1: Fall Risk Screening/Assessment Use a reliable, prospectively … Other risks IV pole Orthostatic hypotension Oxygen tubing Clutter in the patient’s room Vision problems … 25-45: Moderate risk >45: High risk ______ * Weak gait: Short steps (may shuffle), stooped but able … 25-45: Moderate risk >45: High risk 50 ‹#› Assessment of Risk Factors in Your Hospital The questions … Identify key elements of a fall risk factor assessment.   Choose a tool for assessing risk factors.

35. PowerPoint Presentation
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruprev/factraining_slides.pptx
    December 01, 2014 - Does information exist to identify residents at risk? How can this information be used? … preventing adverse events Proactive rather than reactive Identify residents with recent changes in risks … Profile risks for each resident in report Prioritize residents for possible changes to their treatment … Worksheet Each Self-Assessment worksheet is designed to help nursing home staff review how they: Screen for risks … associated with each of the On-Time program’s adverse events Mitigate those risks Prioritize residents

36. Identify Defects Through Sensemaking | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2018 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … identify recurring negative events in your system and apply CUSP and Sensemaking tools to help reduce the risk … What Will You Do to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence? (40 sec.) … How Will You Know the Risk is Reduced? (40 sec.)

37. Module 3: Best Practices in Fall Prevention—Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/workshop/module-3/slides.html
    September 01, 2017 - Slide 14: Fall Risk Assessment   Slide 15: Step 1: Fall Risk Screening/Assessment Use a reliable … Add unit-level risk factors as needed. … Other risks: IV pole. Orthostatic hypotension. Oxygen tubing. … Image: Paper labeled “fall risk.” … Choose a tool for assessing risk factors.

38. PowerPoint Presentation
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/ontime-preventablehospitaledvisits-overview.pptx
    May 01, 2017 - Does information exist to identify residents at risk? How can this information be used? … preventing adverse events Proactive rather than reactive Identify residents with recent changes in risks … Profile risks for each resident in report Prioritize residents for possible changes to their treatment … Worksheet Each Self-Assessment Worksheet is designed to help nursing home staff review how they: Screen for risks … Mitigate those risks. Prioritize residents who may need care plan changes.

39. Making Adjustments to Health Care Quality Scores | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/scores/adjustment-scoring.html
    January 01, 2023 - of the patient population, specifically whether—as a group—patients in one facility are at greater risk … Risk adjustment is a complex statistical enterprise. … [1] [2] Why adjust for risks or severity? … Most common risk adjustments—for age, prior medical history, or comorbidities—are considered a good idea … Risk Adjustment for pediatric quality indicators.

40. Did You Know, Safety Infographic (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2021 - Improve Diagnostic Safety strategy. 1- CRICO Strategies, 2014 Annual Benchmarking Report: Malpractice Risks … Medical Institutions; 2015. https:// www.rmf.harvard.edu/Malpractice-Data/Annual-Benchmark-Reports/Risks-in-the-Diagnostic-Process … To Improve Diagnostic Safety https://www.rmf.harvard.edu/Malpractice-Data/Annual-Benchmark-Reports/Risks-in-the-Diagnostic-Process