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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-asa-measure.pptx
April 01, 2016 - Point of Care Tools
ASCVD Risk Calculator app
NIH Heart attack assessment tool
Point of Care Tools (2 … Patient is at a high risk for bleeding (i.e. GI hemorrhage, bleeding disorders documented). … Benefits usually outweigh the risks for secondary prevention. … The ASCVD Risk Estimator provides easy access to recommendations specific to the risk estimates produced … the most current evidence on bleeding and aspirin use to derive a patient’s likely benefits and risks
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-134-fullreport.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Availability of Specialty Care for High-Risk Pregnant Women.
3. … Risk factors identified to be
associated with high-risk deliveries (e.g., hypertension, delivery of … We suggest availability of multidisciplinary
care for high-risk pregnant women who are at risk of significant … maternal-fetal
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monitoring (Dennis, Solnordal, 2012), and evaluation of maternal-fetal risks … Buist, 2010; Gentile, 2010)), pharmacological therapy should
be individualized with consideration of risks
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/899.html
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
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra-16-p002-1-ef.pdf
May 01, 2016 - Measure: Initial Risk Assessment for Immobility-Related Pressure Ulcer Within 24 Hours of Pediatric Intensive … Care Unit (PICU) Admission
Measure: Initial Risk Assessment
for Immobility-Related Pressure Ulcer … ● A valid and reliable risk assessment tool should be used. … Which pressure ulcer risk scales are valid and reliable in a pediatric population? … Risk factors associated with pressure ulcers in the pediatric intensive care unit.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/strategies-to-better-manage-lipids.pptx
November 01, 2016 - .
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Study Measures – Cholesterol
Percentage of “high-risk” adult patients who were prescribed or … High risk is defined as:
Having a diagnosis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Ever having an … when all of the following criteria are met:
They are ages 40 to 75 years
They have one or more CVD risk … factors (i.e. , dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, or smoking)
They have a calculated 10-year risk … – try a 6 week break and then restarting
Add Co-enzyme Q10
Stop statin and focus on reducing other risks
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/857.html
March 01, 2023 - News
Newsletter
AHRQ News Now
Large-Scale Program To Reduce Heart Disease Risk … AHRQ News Now
Events
Large-Scale Program To Reduce Heart Disease Risk … Poorly Coordinated Healthcare Increases Infection Risk Following Ventricular Device Implantation, Study … Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk … Poorly Coordinated Healthcare Increases Infection Risk Following Ventricular Device Implantation, Study
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-tips/index.html
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
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/perinatal/0085-tech-specs.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Behavioral Health Risk Assessment for Pregnant Women Measure Technical Specifications
Text Description … Clinical Topic Maternity Care
Measure Title Behavioral Health Risk Assessment
Measure # MC-3
Measure … a 12-month period seen at least once for prenatal care
who received a behavioral health screening risk … Category/Assessment
Risk Category/Assessment
during FIRST [Encounter, Performed: Prenatal Visit] … Encounter Encounter, Performed Prenatal Visit
Risk Category/Assessment
Risk Category/Assessment Alcohol
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www.healthcare411.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
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T1-Talking_with_Residents_checklist_version_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - What are the risks—or harms—of antibiotics? … , Family Family Toolkit/Tool 1 3
What is our nursing home doing to decrease the chance of these risks … – First, we share information and help you understand the risks of antibiotics.
– Second, we have a … • Ask your doctor or a nurse about the benefits and risks of taking an antibiotic. … myself or another nurse, if you want more information—or
have concerns—about antibiotics and their risks
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/heart-month-tools.html
February 01, 2023 - made significant investments to equip primary care clinicians with resources to detect heart disease risk … Diagnosing and treating heart disease in its early stages is crucial to reducing patients’ risks of serious … collection of resources to help primary care practices implement the best evidence for reducing cardiac risks … It includes Integrating Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculators into Primary Care , a guide to help … primary care physicians assess their patients’ risk of a cardiovascular disease event.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Guide Engaging Residents,
Educate & Engage Residents, Family Family Toolkit/Tool 2 2
What are the risks—or … What is our nursing home doing to decrease the chance of these risks? … – First, we share information and help you understand the risks of antibiotics.
– Second, we have an … • Talk with your family member and his or her doctor about the benefits and risks of taking
an antibiotic … myself or another staff member, if you want more information—or
have concerns—about antibiotics and the risks
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-0121-fullreport.pdf
October 01, 2019 - High-risk obstetrical deliveries at hospitals with appropriate high-risk facilities.
3. … We refer to these collectively as high risk deliveries. … Risk factors identified
to be associated with high-risk deliveries (e.g., hypertension, delivery of … We include a broader definition for
high risk and now propose to measure the proportion of high-risk … identifying high-risk
women.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sdoh/practice-improvement.html
August 01, 2023 - Opportunity Guidance
AHRQ Grants Policy Notices
AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … Assessing Patient Social Risks and Needs
There are numerous tools to help identify social needs patients … currently have and their risks for developing social needs. … Below are the five screening tools they studied that are still in use:
HealthBegins Upstream Risks … Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks, and Experiences (PRAPARE) includes
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-0120-fullreport.pdf
May 01, 2018 - High-risk obstetrical deliveries at facilities with appropriate high-risk facilities.
3. … Risk factors that are associated with high-risk
deliveries (e.g., hypertension, delivery of low birth … We
include a broader definition to high risk and now propose to measure the proportion of high-risk … identifying high-risk
women. … High-risk women are at risk for increased rates of maternal and/or infant
morbidity and mortality.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/informed-choice/audio-script.html
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.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/liability/pichert.html
August 01, 2017 - Overall, recipients’ Risk Scores have declined 24 percent (p<.001). … physicians—those whose PARS Risk Scores are associated with malpractice claims risk, generally those … Coding System, Database, and Risk Scores. … This study focused on use of the PARS tool for analysis of individual physicians’ relative risk. … Chicago: Aon Risk Solutions; October 2015.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/availability/chipra-0134-tables_3-8.pdf
January 31, 2020 - Availability of Multidisciplinary Outpatient Care for Women with High-Risk Pregnancies: Tables 3-8 … Table 3
Availability of multidisciplinary care for high risk pregnant women,
defined as outpatient … 91% 9%
RURAL 7, 8, 9 737 94% 5%
Table 4
Availability of multidisciplinary care for high risk … 10.0%
5 8.6%
1 6.1%
Minimum 2.9%
Table 6
Availability of multidisciplinary care for high risk
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/instructor/essentials/implguide3.html
November 01, 2018 - Risk Reduction Strategies (Corrective Actions):
A detailed (step-by-step) risk reduction strategy … An explanation for each root cause determined to NOT warrant risk reduction intervention. … of person(s) responsible for each step of the risk reduction strategy. … for each step of the risk reduction strategy.
… Benefits outweigh risks.
Evidence-based.
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www.healthcare411.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/lepguide/exec-summary.html
September 01, 2020 - Risk Management
Risk management remains a critical concern and is directly linked to patient safety … usual prep procedure was followed with the patient and the correct surgery was confirmed, along with risks … Specific Recommendations for High-Risk Scenarios
Our research suggests that certain high-risk clinical … Health care staff should understand the risks of using nonqualified interpreters, including family members … First, awareness about safety risks for LEP patients may be low.