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

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

263. Prevalence of Abnormal Lipid Levels in Children and Adolescents | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

264. 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

265. Implementing Evidence-based Heart Health Care in Asheville | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

266. 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.

267. 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.

268. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4i_pdi11-dehiscence-bestpractices.pdf
     May 17, 2016 - Recommended Practice Details of Recommended Practice Assess for risk of wound dehiscence. … Determine risk factors for postoperative wound dehiscence and identify pediatric patients at risk.2- … Be mindful that smoking poses an increased risk of postoperative wound dehiscence. … Risk factors for abdominal wound dehiscence in children: a case-control study. … Abdominal wound dehiscence in adults: development and validation of a risk model.

269. Seri Pratik apre Vaksen an | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/hc/learning-modules/post-vaccination.html
     November 01, 2022 - Opportunity Guidance AHRQ Grants Policy Notices AHRQ Informed Consent & Authorization Toolkit for Minimal Risk … Vaksen an Seri de modil aprantisaj sa a prezante estrateji pou ede ekip mezon retrèt yo minimize risk … Modil 1: Minimize Risk Enfeksyon: Pwoteje Prekosyon sekirite w pran yo enpòtan menm jan ak swen pèsonèl … HD version ] Modil 2: Minimize Risk Enfeksyon: Prevni Vaksinasyon yo ka anpeche maladi grav, men

270. Post-Vaccination Practices Series | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.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

271. Prioritization Worksheet (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/c1_combo_prioritizationworksheetinstructions.pdf
     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

272. CHIPRA 209 Report: Neonatal Intensive Care Outcomes (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-209-fullreport.pdf
     June 01, 2019 - The optimal measure will adjust for differences in risk for infants of different birthweights and/or … Early pediatric interventions have been shown to reduce these risks. … cognitive scores, educational ability, and need for medical interventions, as well as an increased relative … For risk adjustment, we included characteristics of the infant that may increase the risk of adverse … Lastly, some variation due to severity may persist even after risk adjustment.

273. Major Study Finds Significant National Patient Safety Improvement | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/press-releases/significant-patient-safety-improvement.html
     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

274. 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

275. 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.

276. 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

277. 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.

278. Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/heart-health/evidence/blood-pressure.html
     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

279. Neonatal Intensive Care All-Condition Readmissions with Gestational Age Reported (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-207-fullreport.pdf
     June 01, 2019 - Early pediatric interventions have been shown to reduce these risks. 6 Association with Children … scores and educational ability and a greater need for medical interventions, as well as an increased relative … For risk adjustment, we include characteristics of the infant that may increase the risk of hospital … complications and risk-adjusted readmission rates. … Identification of extremely premature infants at high risk of rehospitalization.

280. Heart Health Now Aspirin Algorithm (pdf file)
     www.innovations.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/aspirin-algorithm.pdf
     December 14, 2015 - algorithm: discussion with provider Y N History of ASCVD or ACS N Y Recent stent Calculate 10-y CVD risk … : measure lipid levels and BP, assess risk factors and medications Age < 60 and 10-y risk >10% … N 10-y risk 5-10% or age 60-69 and 10-y risk >10% N Positive lifestyle changes; optimize comorbid … conditions Repeat CVD risk evaluation 5-10%, every 2 y <5%, every 5 y Advise aspirin (81 mg daily … Management of dyslipidemia for cardiovascular disease risk reduction: synopsis of the 2014 U.S.