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221. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.cahps.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.

222. The SHARE Approach—Overcoming Communication Barriers With Your Patients: A Reference Guide for Health Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/professional-training/shared-decision/tool/resource-3.html
     September 01, 2020 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … statute, regulation, and case law, the informed consent process requires explanations of the benefits and risks … Make sure the interpreter understands the information, especially if the patient's life may be at risk … When a minor child interprets, the child is in a very vulnerable position and the practice is at risk

223. Acknowledgments | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/acknowledgements.html
     August 01, 2022 - Boothman, J.D., Executive Director, Clinical Safety and Chief Risk Officer, University of Michigan Health … ARM, formerly with the University of Illinois-Chicago and now Director, Office of Patient Safety and Risk … Scott, Ph.D., R.N., Manager of Patient Safety and Risk Management, University of Missouri Kelly M. … Driver, J.D., M.B.A., CEO of The Risk Authority Stanford and Chief Risk Officer of Stanford Health Care … Hickson, M.D., Senior Vice President for Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention, Assistant Vice Chancellor

224. Use of Multiple Concurrent Antipsychotics in Children (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-126-fullreport.pdf
     May 01, 2018 - has not been shown to be cost effective (Lochmann van Bennekom, Gijsman, Zitman, 2013). 5 Risks … Risks of multiple concurrent antipsychotics in comparison to monotherapy have not been systematically … Girls treated with certain antipsychotics may also be at increased risk for gynecological problems ( … Correll, et al., 2011) also suggests that use of multiple concurrent antipsychotics may pose differing risks … These risks are in addition to the side effects of antipsychotic medications that include metabolic

225. Measure: Appropriateness of Red Cell Transfusions in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra-16-p002-2-ef.pdf
     May 01, 2016 - per 1,000 units transfused.2 Other studies have suggested that PICU patients may be at an increased risk … when undergoing transfusion.3 Blood transfusions are also well documented to be associated with other risks

226. Measure: Behavior Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children with ADHD (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra_1415-p005-2-ef.pdf
     October 01, 2014 - patients with multiple psychiatric conditions referred to other providers, patients determined to be at risk … In areas where evidence-based behavior therapy is not available, the clinician needs to weigh the risks

227. Prevalence of Abnormal Lipid Levels in Children and Adolescents | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/data/visualizations/prevalence-fh-mfd.html
     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

228. CHIPRA 133: Section 2 Technical Specifications (pdf file)
     www.cahps.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.

229. The Five Principles of Effective Primary Care-Based Care Coordination for Reducing Potentially Preventable Readmissions (pdf file)
     www.cahps.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

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

231. Use of Higher-Than-Recommended Doses of Antipsychotics in Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-177-fullreport.pdf
     May 01, 2018 - Risks of Antipsychotics, Particularly for Subgroups Children and adolescents prescribed antipsychotics … This suggests that higher-than-recommended dosing of antipsychotics may pose differing risks for children … Risks associated with antipsychotic medications in children include delirium, serious behavioral changes … These risks are in addition to side effects such as metabolic disturbance, which may have a serious … Patients with schizophrenia at risk for excessive antipsychotic dosing.

232. Outpatient Medication Errors Prevalent Among Pediatric Leukemia, Lymphoma Patients | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/848.html
     January 01, 2023 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … proficiency; how an innovative artificial intelligence communication system can identify and mitigate health risks

233. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.cahps.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.

234. Implementing Evidence-based Heart Health Care in Asheville | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/about/stories/in-action/east-asheville.html
     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

235. Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.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

236. Post-Vaccination Practices Series | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/learning-modules/post-vaccination.html
     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

237. Library of PCOR Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/pcor/library-of-resources/index.html
     April 01, 2021 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … Effective Health Care Program : provides access to systematic evidence reviews on the benefits and risks

238. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.cahps.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.

239. Technical Specifications and Chart Abstraction Tool (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-200-tech-specs.pdf
     December 14, 2011 - Measure Scoring Proportion Measure Type Process Stratification Risk Adjustment None Rate Aggregation … be to decrease the number of transfusions in PICUs and thereby decreasing transfusion-related event risks … g/dL during the ICU stay, an admission diagnosis of cardiac disease, an admission PRISM (Pediatric Risk … criteria Data Criteria (QDM Variables) Data criteria (QDM Data Elements) Supplemental Data Elements Risk … Administrative Sex" using "ONC Administrative Sex AdministrativeSex Value Set (2.16.840.1.113762.1.4.1)" Risk

240. CHIPRA 230: Documentation of BMI Percentile and Weight Classification for Children (pdf file)
     www.cahps.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-230-fullreport.pdf
     July 01, 2019 - Health risks and body fat levels are proportionate (Barlow, 2007). … First, for a child who is overweight, medical risks include future or persistent obesity (Barlow, 2007 … BMI levels correlate with body fat; high levels of body fat are associated with increased health risks … these findings can help determine whether a patient has excess body fat and obesity-related health risks … Health risks and body fat levels are proportionate; the use of BMI as a screening tool can identify