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141. Toolkit To Educate and Engage Residents and Family Members | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

142. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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.

143. Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Seizure: Report (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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.

144. EXCEL WORKSHEETS FOR CHARTS ON DATA, TRENDS, AND RATES TO POPULATE THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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

145. CHIPRA 133: Section 2 Technical Specifications (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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.

146. CHIPRA - Spotlight on New Mexico (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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

147. Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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.

148. Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

149. A Call for Action to Achieve Health Equity | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

150. Control Cholesterol Numbers: Patient Education Booklet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

151. Opioid Use in Older Adults Compendium of Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

152. Overuse of Imaging: Policy for ALARA Specific to Imaging Children (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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.

153. CHIPRA 194: Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Children With Primary Headache Report (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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.

154. Strategy 6I: Shared Decisionmaking | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

155. HF Measures For Public Comment (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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

156. HF Measures For Public Comment (pdf file)
     www.innovations.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

157. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4k_combo_psi14-dehiscence-bestpractices.pdf
     May 20, 2016 - of stay, subsequent surgeries and incisional herniation.2,3 • Proper identification of patients at risk … Though many risk factors are non-modifiable, there are factors that can be addressed by hospitals, such … Determine risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence and identify patients at risk.1-3,7 Reduce … • Educate patient about risk factors of noncompliance with postoperative instructions. … Abdominal wound dehiscence in adults: development and validation of a risk model.

158. Chapter 2: Five Key Recommendations To Improve Patient Safety for LEP Patients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

159. Overview of Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (PSLL) Projects | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

160. Heart Health Now Lipid Algorithm (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol-lipid-algorithm.pdf
     December 14, 2015 - provider Y N History of ASCVD or ACS N Y Recent ACS or recurrent ASCVD Calculate 10-y CVD risk … : measure lipid levels and BP, assess risk factors and medications 10-y risk >10% or LDL-C level … ≥ 190 mg/dL or DM N 10-y risk 5-10% N Positive lifestyle changes; optimize comorbid conditions … Repeat CVD risk evaluation 5-10%, every 2 y <5%, every 5 y Advise high-dose statin, consider … Management of dyslipidemia for cardiovascular disease risk reduction: synopsis of the 2014 U.S.