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241. Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/blood-pressure.html
     March 01, 2021 - 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

242. Fall Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module3/module3_tools.docx
     January 01, 2012 - 1 = Moderate risk 2 or above = High risk 3H: Morse Fall Scale for Identifying Fall Risk Factors … 25-45: Moderate risk >45: High risk ______ * Weak gait: Short steps (may shuffle), stooped but able … calculated by (risk level score) x (number of medications in that risk level category). … Fall Scale for Identifying Fall Risk Factors,” or 3G, “STRATIFY Scale for Identifying Fall Risk Factors … medication-related risk for falls.

243. Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit (doc file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/pressure_ulcer_prevention/module4/putoolkit_module4_tools.docx
     January 01, 1995 - Hot water and soap may dry the skin and increase the risk for pressure ulcers. 5. … A low Braden score is associated with increased pressure ulcer risk. 44. … Hot water and soap may dry the skin and increase the risk for pressure ulcers. True 5. … A low Braden score is associated with increased pressure ulcer risk. True 44. … Does the education provided address risk assessment tools and procedures? 7.

244. Overview of Patient Safety Learning Laboratory (PSLL) Projects | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.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

245. NPSD Dashboards | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/npsd/data/dashboard/index.html
     October 01, 2023 - 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

246. Health Care Innovations Exchange | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/innovations/index.html
     August 01, 2021 - 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

247. Transforming Care for People Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions (pdf file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/mcc-summit/mcc-summit-arlene.pdf
     November 17, 2020 - • Common, Costly • Health equity issue • Health system ill-designed to meet the needs of those at risk … • Prevention interventions targeted at reducing the prevalence of common chronic disease risk factors … with a particular focus on interventions to reduce the likelihood those “at risk” will go on to develop … MCC • Targeted interventions to improve health and reduce the risk of adverse events and complications … issues • Targeted interventions for those who have complex management issues and who are at “high risk

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

249. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4u_combo_pdi09-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
     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.

250. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4p_combo_pdi02-pressureulcer-bestpractices.pdf
     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.

251. Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/publications/ten-attributes.html
     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

252. Appendix 3: Data Abstraction (xls file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/ced-appendix3-data-abstraction.xlsx
     June 24, 2022 - ’s local data warehouse and research portfolio, which may include legal counsel to manage liability risk … NAM2019 What special vulnerabilities or risks are anticipated in the study population? … NAM2019 The risk/benefit ratio of trial participation? … Generally, an intervention is not reasonable and necessary if its risks outweigh its benefits. … Generally, an intervention is not reasonable and necessary if its risks outweigh its benefits.

253. Fall TIPS: A Patient-Centered Fall Prevention Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.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

254. Perceived ethnic discrimination and cigarette smoking: examining the moderating effects of race/ethnicity and gender in a sample of Black and Latino urban adults | Practice-Based Research Networks | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/tools-and-resources/pbrn-literature/perceived-ethnic-discrimination-and-cigarette-smoking-examining
     January 08, 2022 - Some sociodemographic and mood-related risk factors may confound the relationship of discrimination to … decision, differences, effects, electronic, factors, Men, Methods, New York, Research, Research Support, Risk … , Risk Factors, Role, Smoking, support, understanding, Universities

255. The Five Principles of Effective Primary Care-Based Care Coordination for Reducing Potentially Preventable Readmissions (pdf file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/rev-reportaddendum.pdf
     March 01, 2021 - Routinely assessing patient risk during this period is critical to facilitate tailoring appropriate … If left unaddressed, behavioral health and social needs are key risk factors for postdischarge adverse … Consider using a pharmacist for complex medication regimens or high-risk patients. … • Advise high-risk patients to let the primary care practice know if they are thinking about going … Risk stratification may help practices more efficiently allocate resources to high-risk patient groups

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

257. Final report: Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-centered Design in the OR (pdf file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/joseph3-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Scope The operating room is a very high-risk, problem-prone patient care environment. … The operating room is a very high-risk, problem-prone patient care environment. … equipment blocking visibility and communication between surgical team members) and increase infection risks … and corridors) or storage, for instance, were evaluated as to whether they were likely to present risks … around the patient, avoiding flow disruptions in these areas, such as bumps, trips, and related safety risks

258. AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Labor and Delivery Unit Safety
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety.pptx
     May 01, 2017 - 3 Rationale for Use of Checklists1-4 Checklists help to facilitate safety in high-complexity, high-risk … Key Safety Elements: Standardize When Possible Preoperative briefing Review plan for patient care, risks … mental model Include reviews of— Patient information C/S procedure Indications Anticipated complications Risk … Safety 20 Key Safety Elements: Standardize When Possible Use routine and standardized hemorrhage risk … Safety 31 Key Safety Elements: Teamwork Training Have situational awareness around maternal and fetal risks

259. Fallpxtool3F (doc file)
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtool3f.docx
     January 29, 2013 - Orthostatic Vital Sign Measurement Background: This tool can be used to identify orthostatic hypotension, a risk … When a patient is on a medication that may cause orthostasis and has other risk factors for falls. … Use this tool in conjunction with clinical assessment and a standard assessment of fall risk factors … (e.g., Tool 3H, “Morse Fall Scale for Identifying Fall Risk Factors, or Tool 3G, ‘STRATIFY Scale for … Identifying Fall Risk Factors”) to determine a patient’s risk factors for falls, and then plan care accordingly

260. 4. How do you implement the fall prevention program in your organization? | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     pbrn.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/implementation.html
     January 01, 2013 - patient's risk factors for falls to the admitting department. … Nurse: Completes and documents fall risk assessments. … Reviews medications for fall risk and makes changes to medications as needed. … Fall risk factor report that summarizes which patients on the unit have specific risk factors. … First, consider how information about fall risks is conveyed in handing off patients to other units or