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121. Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/educate-and-engage/index.html
     October 01, 2016 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … The toolkit provides ways to educate residents and their family members about antibiotics and the risks … is a handout that can be given to residents to provide basic information about antibiotics and their risks … Need Them Can Cause More Harm Than Good is a handout that can be given to residents to  explain the risks

122. Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Seizure: Report (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0197-fullreport.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Imaging overuse subjects children 2 to a number of risks (Malviya, Voepel-Lewis, Eldevik, et al … The literature offers many examples of the potential risks associated with overuse of imaging. … The most severe risks, though rare, include brain damage and death (Society for Pediatric Anesthesia … Projected cancer risks from computed tomographic scans performed in the United States in 2007. … Frequently asked questions: What are the risks of anesthesia? Richmond, VA: SPA; 2014.

123. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4a_combo_psi03-pressureulcer-bestpractices.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Assessment at Admission and Daily Evaluate all patients for pressure ulcers and pressure ulcer risk … (using Braden Scale or other tool) upon admission and every 24 hours thereafter, using valid risk … o Agrees on the use of a standard risk assessment tool (for example, Braden Scale); facilities may … ulcer risk assessment will be used as the standard in your organization. … Risk assessment & prevention of pressure ulcers.

124. EXCEL WORKSHEETS FOR CHARTS ON DATA, TRENDS, AND RATES TO POPULATE THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/b3a_combo_chartinstructions.pdf
     June 05, 2016 - Note: The current version of the AHRQ QI software does not have risk-adjustment capabilities. … However, the tools described below include information about risk adjustment that will be relevant when … The “trend-observed,” “trend-observed-expected,” and “trend-risk-adjusted- smoothed” worksheets can be … The “trend-risk-adjusted-smoothed” worksheet can be used to compare the risk- adjusted rate and smoothed … The “trend-risk-adjusted-average” worksheet can be used to track how a hospital’s performance on an

125. CHIPRA - Spotlight on New Mexico (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/statesummaries/nm-statesum.pdf
     July 01, 2015 - To get a fuller picture of the health risks facing adolescents, demonstration staff in New Mexico … Colorado— • Developed an electronic questionnaire that screens adolescents for social and behavioral risk … The system supporting the screener automatically flags risk factors and uploads the results to the … providers’ tablets so they can discuss health risks with adolescents during their visit … started using standardized behavioral health screeners to determine whether youth identified as at risk

126. CHIPRA 133: Section 2 Technical Specifications (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-133-section-2-tech-specs.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - High risk pregnant women. ii. … Step 2: Identify High Risk Pregnancies using Table 2. … Count the number of visits for each of the high risk pregnancies to a cardiologist. d. … Count the number of visits for each of the high risk pregnancies to a neurologist. f. … Step 2: Identify High Risk Pregnancies in Table 2.

127. Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-196-fullreport.pdf
     January 01, 2020 - Imaging overuse subjects children to a number of risks (Malviya, Voepel-Lewis, Eldevik, et al., 2000 … Providers should carefully consider the risks and benefits of neuroimaging before ordering. … The literature offers many examples of the potential risks associated with overuse of imaging. … Projected cancer risks from computed tomographic scans performed in the United States in 2007. … Frequently asked questions: What are the risks of anesthesia? 2014.

128. A Call for Action to Achieve Health Equity | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/achieve-health-equity.html
     August 01, 2021 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … issues such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, they were significantly more vulnerable to the risks … important ground by exploring how differences in job characteristics and household composition impacted risks … In contrast, workers in office-based jobs who are able to work remotely have a significantly lower risk

129. Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc.html
     November 01, 2018 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … may represent a patient safety problem, and they can be a signal that the resident is at increased risk

130. Control Cholesterol Numbers: Patient Education Booklet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol/control.html
     September 01, 2018 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … cholesterol levels and diet and exercise guidelines for lowering cholesterol levels and heart disease risk

131. Opioid Use in Older Adults Compendium of Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/opioids/implementing-what-works/compendium-intro.html
     January 01, 2024 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … have been extensive efforts to address the opioid epidemic, little attention has been given to the risks … Adults in Primary Care Practices Case Study (PDF, 880 KB) Creating a Work-Around to Implement Fall Risk … Screening for Older Adults Using Appointment Notes Case Study (PDF, 414 KB) Implementing Opioid Risk

132. Overuse of Imaging: Policy for ALARA Specific to Imaging Children (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-243-fullreport.pdf
     August 01, 2019 - Although the available evidence on the risks of low-dose radiation still remains a matter of discussion … This model is used to extrapolate excess cancer risk at low doses from the known risk at higher doses … Radiation dose associated with CT- imaging introduces the possibility of chronic health risks related … Radiation risks from medical imaging. Mayo Clin Proc 2010; 85(12):1142–6. … Reducing radiation risks from computed tomography scanning in children.

133. CHIPRA 194: Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children With Primary Headache Report (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-194-fullreport.pdf
     April 01, 2019 - Imaging overuse subjects children to a number of risks (Malviya, Voepel-Lewis, Eldevik, et al., 2000 … ; Costs The literature offers many examples of the potential risks associated with imaging. … The most severe, though rare, risks include brain damage and death (Society for Pediatric Anesthesia … Projected cancer risks from computed tomographic scans performed in the United States in 2007. … Frequently asked questions: What are the risks of anesthesia? 2014.

134. Strategy 6I: Shared Decisionmaking | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/communication/strategy6i-shared-decisionmaking.html
     April 01, 2023 - These tools increase knowledge, improve risk estimates, increase patient's involvement in decisions, … benefited from an increased level of understanding that allowed discussions to focus on the critical risk … key to success lies in training physicians and other members of the care team to: Communicate about risks … expressed needs when making recommendations for care. 18 Clinical decision support tools, such as risk … can follow-up with patients to determine whether they understood that they had options, how much the risks

135. HF Measures For Public Comment (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0085maternitycare.pdf
     February 23, 2012 - The key priorities for measurement focus on identification and management of health risks, coordination … Research indicates the similarities between GDM and IGT, and both are associated with increased risks … This information can be helpful in counseling women about pregnancy risks associated with obesity. … Regular exercise during pregnancy may help to reduce some of these risks. … Given that the risks of placenta previa and accrete rise with each cesarean delivery, cesarean delivery

136. HF Measures For Public Comment (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0082maternity.pdf
     February 23, 2012 - The key priorities for measurement focus on identification and management of health risks, coordination … Research indicates the similarities between GDM and IGT, and both are associated with increased risks … This information can be helpful in counseling women about pregnancy risks associated with obesity. … Regular exercise during pregnancy may help to reduce some of these risks. … Given that the risks of placenta previa and accrete rise with each cesarean delivery, cesarean delivery

137. HF Measures For Public Comment (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0084maternity.pdf
     February 23, 2012 - The key priorities for measurement focus on identification and management of health risks, coordination … Research indicates the similarities between GDM and IGT, and both are associated with increased risks … This information can be helpful in counseling women about pregnancy risks associated with obesity. … Regular exercise during pregnancy may help to reduce some of these risks. … Given that the risks of placenta previa and accrete rise with each cesarean delivery, cesarean delivery

138. HF Measures For Public Comment (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0085maternity.pdf
     February 23, 2012 - The key priorities for measurement focus on identification and management of health risks, coordination … Research indicates the similarities between GDM and IGT, and both are associated with increased risks … This information can be helpful in counseling women about pregnancy risks associated with obesity. … Regular exercise during pregnancy may help to reduce some of these risks. … Given that the risks of placenta previa and accrete rise with each cesarean delivery, cesarean delivery

139. Overview of Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (PSLL) Projects | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/index.html
     February 01, 2024 - application to inform and encourage older adults to initiate dialogue with a clinician regarding the risks … highly reliable systems that address communication and coordination challenges that pose patient safety risks … assessment and risk surveillance. … Real-time surveys reveal important safety risks during interhospital care transitions for neurologic … design, development, implementation, and evaluation) to identify and address the salient issues and risks

140. Chapter 2: Five Key Recommendations To Improve Patient Safety for LEP Patients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/lepguide/chapter2.html
     September 01, 2020 - of Diverse Patient Populations We will then provide specific guidance on how to address the high-risk … can be readily implemented and, at a minimum, focus on addressing the root causes that lead to high-risk … (ideally collected at patient registration), hospitals are limited in their ability to address high-risk … A set of policies or protocols does not exist for how to manage high-risk scenarios to prevent medical … Specific Recommendations for High-Risk Scenarios Our research suggests that certain high-risk clinical