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3101. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41448/psn-pdf
      December 21, 2014 - Surgeon fatigue: a prospective analysis of the incidence, risk, and intervals of predicted fatigue-related … Surgeon fatigue: a prospective analysis of the incidence, risk, and intervals of predicted fatigue-related … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgeon-fatigue-prospective-analysis-incidence-risk-and-intervals-predicted … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgeon-fatigue-prospective-analysis-incidence-risk-and-intervals-predicted-fatigue-related … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-complications-attending-physicians-after-performing-nighttime-procedures

3102. Slide 1 (pdf file)
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/5MHAProjBenefits011508.pdf
      January 15, 2008 - codes are reported as POA Comparison of rates of reported hospital- acquired complications in high-risk … without validation using POA code and associated laboratory data Evaluation of hospital’s comparative risks … of death and post-operative complications and its risk-adjusted outcome rates with and without enhancement … of its analytic database 7 Risk-Adjusted Mortality - CABG Surgery Hospital 4 Hospital 2 Hospital … Mortality - CABG Surgery Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates Risk-Adjusted Post-Op Complications Enhanced

3103. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44869/psn-pdf
      November 18, 2016 - Fake and expired medications in simulation-based education: an underappreciated risk to patient safety … Fake and expired medications in simulation-based education: an underappreciated risk to patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fake-and-expired-medications-simulation-based-education-underappreciated- risk-patient-safety … This commentary describes how these fake medications can introduce risks when they are accidentally … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fake-and-expired-medications-simulation-based-education-underappreciated-risk-patient-safety

3104. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39849/psn-pdf
      September 15, 2010 - The need for risk profiling in patient safety. September 15, 2010 Donaldson LJ, Noble DJ. … The need for risk profiling in patient safety. J Patient Saf. 2010;6(3):125-7. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/need-risk-profiling-patient-safety This commentary describes the need for … health care professionals and organizations to proactively consider and manage risks of medical errors … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/need-risk-profiling-patient-safety

3105. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46072/psn-pdf
      November 08, 2017 - Repeat prescribing of medications: a system-centred risk management model for primary care organisations … Repeat prescribing of medications: A system-centred risk management model for primary care organisations … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/repeat-prescribing-medications-system-centred-risk-management-model- primary-care … Investigators employed a systems approach to reduce risks associated with repeated medication prescribing … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/repeat-prescribing-medications-system-centred-risk-management-model-primary-care

3106. Reconsidering the Approach to Prevention Recommendations for Older Adults - Figure 2 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/reconsidering-approach-prevention-recommendations-older-adults-figure-2
      December 01, 2010 - The patient population undergoing risk evaluation is adults aged 65 years and older; the subpopulation … for key question 4 (How are high-risk older adults identified for primary care fall interventions?) … is adults who are considered at high risk for falling. … KQ4: How are high-risk older adults identified for primary care fall interventions? … mobility, strength, medication review, cognitive impairment, orthostatic hypotension, and environmental risks

3107. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42430/psn-pdf
      February 19, 2014 - Framework for analysing risk and safety in clinical medicine. … Framework for analysing risk and safety in clinical medicine. BMJ. 1998;316(7138):1154-7. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-analysing-risk-and-safety-clinical-medicine This commentary outlines … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-analysing-risk-and-safety-clinical-medicine https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /issue/managing-risks-organizational-accidents

3108. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.152_slideshow.ppt
      June 01, 2007 - Risks and Benefits of Major Surgery Risk-benefit analysis critical prior to any major surgery Mean … Recommend strategies to reduce these risks to the extent that they are modifiable Preoperative … factor Determining that risks of surgery may potentially exceed the benefits Recommendation for intraoperative … Risk Assessment in this Case Higher cardiac risk given age and comorbidities Revised Cardiac Risk Index … yields risk of 6.6% Lower risk for pulmonary problems Spinal surgery is an intrinsically low risk

3109. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43932/psn-pdf
      March 04, 2015 - Safety considerations to mitigate the risks of misconnections with small-bore connectors intended for … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-considerations-mitigate-risks-misconnections-small-bore-connectors … prevent misconnections, including recommendations regarding improvements for labeling, user testing, and risk … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-risk-during-transition-new-iso-tubing-connector-standards https … operating-manual-based-usability-evaluation-medical-devices-effective-patient-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-and-event-assessment

3110. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44683/psn-pdf
      June 21, 2016 - Physician spending and subsequent risk of malpractice claims: observational study. … Physician spending and subsequent risk of malpractice claims: observational study. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-spending-and-subsequent-risk-malpractice-claims-observational- … Because procedures and tests carry risks of complications, defensive medicine also may lead to adverse … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-spending-and-subsequent-risk-malpractice-claims-observational-study

3111. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37509/psn-pdf
      January 30, 2008 - Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. … Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hidden-danger-obvious-opportunity-error-and-risk-management-cancer This … commentary provides context on risks, errors, and safety in cancer treatment in light of a recent analysis … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hidden-danger-obvious-opportunity-error-and-risk-management-cancer

3112. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42960/psn-pdf
      February 19, 2014 - Risk Management Pearls for Medication Safety: Part I and Part II. … February 19, 2014 Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2014. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-pearls-medication-safety-part-i-and-part-ii These guides … cover medication safety principles, common causes for errors, and strategies to manage risks, such … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-pearls-medication-safety-part-i-and-part-ii https://psnet.ahrq.gov

3113. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39306/psn-pdf
      February 17, 2010 - Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-patient-risk-nurses-theoretical-framework This article outlines … a framework for nurses to promptly identify risks and prevent delays when a patient's condition deteriorates … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-patient-risk-nurses-theoretical-framework https://psnet.ahrq.gov

3114. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38285/psn-pdf
      December 10, 2008 - AHRQ Risk-informed Intervention Development and Implementation of Safe Practices in Ambulatory Care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe- practices-ambulatory-care … announcement lists 13 projects funded to demonstrate effective strategies in identifying and addressing risks … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe-practices-ambulatory-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe-practices-ambulatory-care

3115. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Chlamydial Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary14/chlamydial-infection-screening-2007
      June 15, 2007 - The investigators found a slight decrease in the adjusted relative risk for hospitalization overall ( … The investigators noted a lower adjusted relative risk for hospitalization for PID, but this difference … The relative risk for hospitalizations for chlamydia-related sequelae (PID, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy … risk for chlamydial infection that reported health outcomes. … Not at Risk At Risk Not at Risk Direct evidence that screening reduces adverse health

3116. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39643/psn-pdf
      December 21, 2014 - A systematic quantitative assessment of risks associated with poor communication in surgical care. … A systematic quantitative assessment of risks associated with poor communication in surgical care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/systematic-quantitative-assessment-risks-associated-poor-communication- … surgical-care This study used failure mode and effect analysis to identify safety risks in perioperative … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/systematic-quantitative-assessment-risks-associated-poor-communication-surgical-care

3117. Archived: Evidence Summary: Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening-july-2014
      July 08, 2014 - nonperioperative strokes were disabling or fatal, and the proportional reduction in disabling or fatal stroke (relative … risk, 0.61 [CI, 0.41 to 0.92]) was similar to that for any stroke (relative risk, 0.54 [CI, 0.43 to … Subgroup analyses of the ACAS showed a statistically significant reduction for men (relative risk reduction … , 66% [CI, 36% to 82%]) but not for women (relative risk reduction, 17% [−96% to 65%]) for estimated … = diabetes mellitus; MI = myocardial infarction; MM = medical management; NR = not reported; RRR = relative

3118. Aspirin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/by8VJVre6h6BmadrGxaFMM
      April 01, 2016 - trials of low-dose aspirin (≤100 mg daily) showed a 17% reduction in nonfatal MI and coronary events (relative … is sufficiently high for the benefits to outweigh the risks associated with treatment; they suggest … (>10% 10-year CVD risk) and are not at increased risk for bleeding. … In a consumer bulletin, it noted the risks for GI and intracranial bleeding and suggested that the benefits … Bleeding risks with aspirin use for primary prevention in adults: a systematic evidence review for the

3119. Jan-2017-Cholesterol-Wg-Notes (doc file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/workgroups/216/jan-2017-cholesterol-wg-notes.docx
      January 01, 2017 - risk calculation and/or presentation of the risk assessment tool: · Application as a population health … Kaiser has both an on-demand risk calculator that can produce real-time risk scores but no recommendations … For this reason, the USPTF recommendation to calculate ASCVD risk only when 1 or more risk factor is … The WG also debated the merits of using multiple risk tools for cardiovascular risk, and whether there … of cardiovascular disease, but the potential impact of statin therapy, and in turn, the risks associated

3120. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older Adults (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/falls-prevention-older-adults-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
      January 08, 2024 - recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk … with their older patients about whether additional interventions might be helpful to reduce their risk … Other risk factors include sensory problems, medications that may increase fall risk, hazards at home … Multifactorial interventions are a way to assess and address the risks of falling that are tailored to … , developed to help address the individual’s specific risks.