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8721. Disposition of Comments for Screening of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mrsa-screening-2010_disposition-comments.pdf
      January 01, 2010 - and arguing with the tobacco industry regarding the validity of studies which demonstrated health risks … report group-level (i.e., unit- or hospital-level) results, as opposed to subject-level results or risks … Bodies of evidence that do not meet the requirements for low or medium risk of bias are of high risk … prevention experts and hospital leadership may feel the potential benefits of screening outweigh the risks … studies on potential adverse effects on patients of MRSA screening are unlikely to identify significant risks

8722. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40534/psn-pdf
      March 23, 2012 - association-between-waiting-times-and-short-term-mortality-and-hospital- admission-after Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has been linked to an increased risk … Specifically, increased wait times correlated with an increased risk of death and subsequent hospital … This finding supports other studies that identify ED wait time as a potential patient safety risk, supporting

8723. Final Research Plan: Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/hepatitis-c-screening
      December 21, 2017 - Does prenatal screening for HCV infection reduce risk of vertical transmission of HCV infection? … What is the effectiveness of different risk- or prevalence-based methods for screening for HCV infection … one-time versus repeat screening for HCV infection, and how does the screening yield vary in different risk … between improvement of sustained virologic response following antiviral treatment and reduction in risk … What are the effects of different risk- or prevalence-based methods for screening for HCV infection in

8724. Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: USPSTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/wAvC6HSumLETsanNkHHXu9
      April 01, 2011 - Recognition of Risk Status The USPSTF recommends that all newborns receive prophylaxis; however, some … newborns are at increased risk for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. … Newborns at increased risk include those with a maternal history of sexually transmitted infections … Benefits of Risk Assessment and Preventive Medication There is convincing evidence that blindness … maternal risk factors, could be as effective as universal prophylaxis.

8725. Understanding Task Force Recommendations: Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/XU6eC2BfW2jbZGN4UCd94s
      June 01, 2012 - about the potential benefits and harms of this counseling: It concluded that for most people at low risk … Taking action to reduce risk factors can help prevent or delay cardiovascular disease. … Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and risk factors for heart disease … Discussions about healthy lifestyle choices to reduce your risk of heart disease should be a regular … • Considerations: Clinicians may consider other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, patient

8726. Back-Pain-Imaging Clinician (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/back-pain-imaging_clinician.pdf
      April 01, 2016 - approach: »» Immediate imaging is recommended in patients with acute low back pain who have major risk … factors for cancer, risk factors for spinal infection, risk factors for or signs of the cauda equina … progressive neurologic deficits. »» Imaging after a trial of therapy is recommended in patients with minor risk … factors for cancer, risk factors for inflammatory back disease, risk factors for vertebral compression … fracture, signs or symptoms of radiculopathy, or risk factors for or symptoms of symptomatic spinal

8727. CDS Connect Pilot Report: Preventive Health CDS Interventions (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/1061/CDS%20Connect_Year%203%20Pilot%20Report_Final.pdf
      September 01, 2019 - Assessment Tool for Baseline 10- Year ASCVD Risk, referred to as the ASCVD Risk Calculator in this report … Domain Potential Research Questions People Do patients gain greater insight into their own health or risks … the proposed pilot timeline and implementation details, as well as the critical path activities and risks … Risk Calculator artifact (and the risk score is required as an inclusion criterion for the Statin Use … score to prevent over-estimation of CVD risk.

8728. CDS Connect Pilot Report: Preventive Health CDS Interventions (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/1061/2019%20CDS%20Connect_Year%203%20Pilot%20Report_Final.pdf
      January 01, 2019 - Assessment Tool for Baseline 10- Year ASCVD Risk, referred to as the ASCVD Risk Calculator in this report … Domain Potential Research Questions People Do patients gain greater insight into their own health or risks … the proposed pilot timeline and implementation details, as well as the critical path activities and risks … Risk Calculator artifact (and the risk score is required as an inclusion criterion for the Statin Use … score to prevent over-estimation of CVD risk.

8729. CDS Connect Pilot Report: Preventive Health CDS Interventions (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/1056/CDS%20Connect_Year%203%20Pilot%20Report_Final.pdf
      September 01, 2019 - Assessment Tool for Baseline 10- Year ASCVD Risk, referred to as the ASCVD Risk Calculator in this report … Domain Potential Research Questions People Do patients gain greater insight into their own health or risks … the proposed pilot timeline and implementation details, as well as the critical path activities and risks … Risk Calculator artifact (and the risk score is required as an inclusion criterion for the Statin Use … score to prevent over-estimation of CVD risk.

8730. CDS Connect Pilot Report: Preventive Health CDS Interventions (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/1066/CDS%20Connect_Year%203%20Pilot%20Report_Final.pdf
      September 01, 2019 - Assessment Tool for Baseline 10- Year ASCVD Risk, referred to as the ASCVD Risk Calculator in this report … Domain Potential Research Questions People Do patients gain greater insight into their own health or risks … the proposed pilot timeline and implementation details, as well as the critical path activities and risks … Risk Calculator artifact (and the risk score is required as an inclusion criterion for the Statin Use … score to prevent over-estimation of CVD risk.

8731. CDS Connect Pilot Report: Preventive Health CDS Interventions (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/1071/CDS%20Connect_Year%203%20Pilot%20Report_Final.pdf
      September 01, 2019 - Assessment Tool for Baseline 10- Year ASCVD Risk, referred to as the ASCVD Risk Calculator in this report … Domain Potential Research Questions People Do patients gain greater insight into their own health or risks … the proposed pilot timeline and implementation details, as well as the critical path activities and risks … Risk Calculator artifact (and the risk score is required as an inclusion criterion for the Statin Use … score to prevent over-estimation of CVD risk.

8732. CDS Connect Pilot Report: Preventive Health CDS Interventions (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/71/CDS%20Connect_Year%203%20Pilot%20Report_Final.pdf
      September 01, 2019 - Assessment Tool for Baseline 10- Year ASCVD Risk, referred to as the ASCVD Risk Calculator in this report … Domain Potential Research Questions People Do patients gain greater insight into their own health or risks … the proposed pilot timeline and implementation details, as well as the critical path activities and risks … Risk Calculator artifact (and the risk score is required as an inclusion criterion for the Statin Use … score to prevent over-estimation of CVD risk.

8733. Procedure Manual Section 6. Methods for Arriving at a Recommendation | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-6-methods-arriving-recommendation
      July 06, 2017 - and 3) Are the component outcomes likely to have similar relative risk reduction? … Evidence from key questions on risk assessment and/or detection may also inform the assessment of the … Inability to ascertain the precise combination of factors and the risk threshold necessary to identify … risk prediction tools are available. … The Task Force examines both relative risk reduction (RRR) and absolute risk reduction (ARR) from intervention

8734. Exhibit 10. Probability variations used in the sensitivity analyses | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2018 - Proactive Risk Assessment of Surgical Site Infection in Ambulatory Surgery Centers Exhibit 10. … used in the sensitivity analyses Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Proactive Risk … Risk-Informed Interventions Chapter 4. Conclusions and Next Steps Appendix A.

8735. When "Psychiatric" Symptoms Are Not | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/when-psychiatric-symptoms-are-not
      September 20, 2011 - practice continues to rely on a careful history and physical examination guided by epidemiological risk … #1: The mistake of neglecting the medical risks associated with older age.

8736. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49818/psn-pdf
      January 01, 2018 - Although patients who lack insurance are at highest risk for these types of issues, merely having insurance … Care ( www.costsofcare.org), has advocated for the implementation of mechanisms that make financial risks

8737. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49459/psn-pdf
      September 01, 2004 - extraordinary" human beings to keep up, at the same time, safety and productive performance in high-risk … and interruptions more useful and less distracting requires a careful balancing (4) of benefits and risks

8738. Opioid Use Disorder Resources—2018 Updates | The Academy
      integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/opioid-use-disorder-resources-2018-updates
      January 11, 2018 - Drug Abuse)—this new clinician screening tool from the Clinical Trials Network assesses a patient’s risk … Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration)—this fact sheet series aims to raise awareness about the risks

8739. Situational Awareness and Patient Safety | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/situational-awareness-and-patient-safety
      May 01, 2012 - Use of a bundle checklist combined with physician confirmation reduces risk of nosocomial complications … Hypoxemia June 30, 2021 WebM&M Cases The Risks

8740. Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/_ZPNC3vqdS3R-ggXro6UAM
      April 05, 2016 - Risk Assessment Exposure to cigarette smoke or toxic fumes increases the risk for COPD. … Patients identified as high risk by a prescreening questionnaire or screening spirometry are referred … Risk factors include history of exposure to cigarette smoke or heating fuels; occupational exposure to … Primary care screening involves either risk assessment via a formal prescreening questionnaire and, if … Future stud- ies that stratify risk by smoking status could help identify different risk groups that