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

182. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
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     May 17, 2016 - Recommended Practice: Assess risk factors • Determine which pediatric patients are at increased risk … o High-risk surgery (e.g., emergent and prolonged procedures, open vs. laparoscopic). … • Use nasogastric tubes selectively since they can increase the risk of aspiration. … Development and validation of a risk calculator predicting postoperative respiratory failure. … Postoperative pulmonary complications: an update on risk assessment and reduction.

183. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2012 - equipment and devices.1 • Pressure ulcer rates are high in children, particularly those with high-risk … from 2.4 to 7.7 per 1,000 pediatric discharges (across all children).2-4 In subgroups at particular risk … (3.5 times the odds of children without the complication), even after adjusting for numerous other risk … documentation record for the completion of a total skin assessment and risk assessment.11,12 … Risk assessment & prevention of pressure ulcers 2011 supplement. Toronto, ON: RNAO; 2011. 11.

184. Prevalence of Abnormal Lipid Levels in Children and Adolescents | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2023 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … or multifactorial dyslipidemia), type of lipid, cohort, age, sex, race/ethnicity, BMI percentile, or risk … Abbreviations: CARDIAC = Coronary Artery Risk Detection in Appalachian Communities; CI = confidence … CARDIAC: A cardiovascular risk detection screening program including evaluation for obesity, dyslipidemia … Recruited middle schools from seven different geographic areas with student populations at increased risk

185. Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     January 01, 2024 - Addresses health literacy in high-risk situations, including care transitions and communications about … The AHRQ Academy Playbook on Integrating Behavioral Health in Primary Care Toolkit to Engage High-Risk … Addresses health literacy in high-risk situations, including care transitions and communications about … High-risk decisions, situations, and transitions demand more attention to health literacy. … Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation: High-Risk

186. Examples of Physician Quality Measures for Consumers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2019 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … Appropriate use of DXA scans in women under 65 years who do not meet the risk factor profile for osteoporotic … Percentage of all cardiac stress imaging performed for initial detection and risk assessment in patients … who are asymptomatic and at low risk for coronary heart disease. … However, with the exception of a few high-risk procedures, researchers have not yet determined the exact

187. Implementing Evidence-based Heart Health Care in Asheville | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2021 - East Asheville team "rolled up its sleeves and worked together to develop a way to do [heart disease risk … systems—including the practice's own EHR—could not extract the crucial data needed to calculate the risk … While some practices might have given up once it was clear it was not possible to get the risk scores … As a result, in the first eight months of 2017, East Asheville calculated heart event risk scores for … "It's very powerful for patients to see their risk of a heart attack over the next 10 years," said James

188. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
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     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.

189. Post-Vaccination Practices Series | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2022 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … This series of two learning modules features strategies to help nursing home teams minimize infection risk … Module 1: Minimizing Infection Risk: Protect The safety precautions that you take are just as important … HD version ] Module 2: Minimizing Infection Risk: Prevent Vaccinations can prevent severe illness

190. Prioritization Worksheet (pdf file)
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     June 05, 2016 - In column E, “Volume of Cases at Risk,” indicate the annual volume of each PSI, IQI, and/or PDI event … Patients who experience adverse events often tend to have more comorbidities and other risk factors … Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety 2 Tool C.1 costs and risk … To determine this number, for each PSI, IQI, and/or PDI, multiply column E, “Volume of Cases at Risk … the best way by which executives can review the execution of projects, identify gaps, and spot new risks

191. Major Study Finds Significant National Patient Safety Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2022 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … The pandemic has undoubtedly put those successes at risk, but this study should provide motivation for … After adjustment, the relative risk of experiencing an adverse event diminished for all five patient

192. Blood Pressure Control 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 … Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources High blood pressure is a major risk … Blood Pressure This in-depth patient education booklet explains high blood pressure and the potential risks

193. NPSD Dashboards | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2023 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … Pressure Ulcer Dashboard Details the documentation of increased risk for pressure ulcer following a … risk assessment; and the timing of the first risk assessment for reported pressure ulcers or sDTIs. … new analyses by age, deeper explorations of common activities prior to fall, and enhanced analyses of risk … falls, as well as the ability to filter by fall assistance and use of medication known to increase risk

194. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
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     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.

195. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
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     August 31, 2017 - Generally, a score of 18 or less indicates at-risk status. … factors and 1-3 for the last risk factor. … Generally, a score of 14 or less indicates at-risk status. … Use: Individualize the care plan to address the needs of at-risk patients. … PRESSURE ULCER RISK ASSESSMENT CASE STUDY Mr.

196. Module 1: Using the Comprehensive Long-Term Care Safety Modules: Applying Safety Principles: Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2017 - Slide 18: Understanding Risk and Human Behavior 1 Say: Just Culture helps us understand risk and … At-risk behavior—Choosing to behave in a way that increases risk, where risk is not recognized or is … Slide 19: Managing Error and Risk 1 Say: To improve outcomes, human error, at-risk behavior, and … At-risk behavior is an active choice to engage in risky activity through a belief that the risk was either … for healthy, risk-reducing choices.

197. System-Focused Event Investigation and Analysis Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2022 - Individual is not educated about potential risk and sees no value in established policies to prevent … Manage by: Removing incentives for at-risk behaviors. … Educate about potential risks. Redesign of system factors. … Risk management. … J Healthc Risk Manag. 2013;33(2):11-20. What are the Outputs from the Solutions Meeting?

198. Health Care Innovations Exchange | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     August 01, 2021 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … topics in this section Innovations Downloadable Databases Connecting Those at Risk … Connecting Those at Risk to Care: The Quick Start Guide to Developing Community Care Coordination Pathways … Pathways Community HUB Manual: A Guide to Identify and Address Risk Factors, Reduce Costs, and Improve

199. 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

200. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
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     February 16, 2011 - Specification of appropriate pressure ulcer risk and monitoring tools c. … if your facility has a process to screen patients for pressure ulcer risk. … Do you use either the Norton or Braden pressure ulcer risk assessment tool? If Yes, STOP. … Decide which scale will be used for performing risk assessment. … Determine who will complete the daily skin and risk assessments. Tool 4A.