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9921. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60269/psn-pdf
      April 29, 2020 - The ‘Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis’ (LRINEC) score is a risk stratification score … Identifying Risks to Patient Safety In the presented case, there were undoubtedly multiple failures … overall have particularly high rates of burnout, and the EGS population is likely at even greater risk … structure and working odd hours and more nights than other surgeons.9,10 EGS surgeons also face the risk … The LRINEC (Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis) score: a tool for distinguishing necrotizing

9922. Perils in Diagnosing a Stroke | PSNet
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      August 15, 2017 - In the emergency department, the physician suspected a stroke given the patient's risk factors and the … this population was 0.5%, far lower than in patients with stroke.( 3 ) The primary reason for the low risk … care systems to favor expeditious treatment over a confirmatory diagnosis, citing the relatively low risk … It is reasonable to preliminarily suspect stroke in a patient with risk factors and an acute change in … resources, foster the unnecessary administration of medications, and, as in this case, expose patients to risks

9923. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73434/psn-pdf
      June 30, 2021 - Objectives Discuss the importance of miscommunication in radiology as a contributor to medical malpractice risk … eventually become significant after time Incidental or unexpected findings Findings with increased risk … The advent of direct release of reports to patients should also decrease the risk for communication errors … multiple systems-based changes, using both e-methods and more traditional approaches, could decrease risks … The Malpractice Liability of Radiology Reports: Minimizing the risk.

9924. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 40: Interventions To Decrease Hospital Length of Stay (pdf file)
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      September 20, 2021 - The findings that high-risk and vulnerable populations are frequently excluded from research studies … In addition, we state in the last bullet point of the Key Messages section that average-risk patients … These patients are typically at greater risk for adverse events during and after hospitalization. … Additionally, KIs had first-hand experience of working with high-risk and vulnerable populations at … Additionally, KIs had first-hand experience of working with high-risk and vulnerable populations at

9925. Steroids and Safety: Preventing Medication Adverse Events During Transitions of Care | PSNet
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      September 09, 2013 - Nonetheless, such treatments come at a significant risk of adverse effects. … However, debate remains about the intrinsic risk from corticosteroids alone, as opposed to the risk associated … Importantly, these risk factors are not unique to corticosteroids. … Infection risk and safety of corticosteroid use. Rheum Dis Clin N Am. 2016;42:157-176. … Identifying high-risk medication: a systematic literature review.

9926. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2023 - The current ACS NSQIP collects prospective, clinical data that provides risk-adjusted assessments of … We will not endorse any specific toolkit. 8 Risk of Bias (Quality) Assessment For studies … of bias found in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or the ROBINS-I tool for assessing the Risk Of … The Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials. … ROBINS-I: a tool for assessing risk of bias in non- randomised studies of interventions.

9927. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837748/psn-pdf
      August 05, 2022 - diabetes, having some or all versus no diabetes medications reconciled was associated with a lower risk … Clinical decision support tools may help identify at-risk patients and there is emerging evidence that … Geriatric patients with multiple medical morbidities and high-risk medications, such as anticoagulants … At our institution, an EHR-based risk stratification tool is used to identify high-risk patients on … Hypoglycemia among patients with Type 2 diabetes: epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies

9928. Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_Agitated Delirium_FINAL.pptx (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2023 - issues, coupled with the patient’s age and transfer to an unfamiliar location, placed him at high risk … and maintenance can be an unpleasant experience for patients, resulting in increased agitation and risk … as they may help to prevent removal of equipment or falls, but they are associated with increased risk … prevent the transmission of infectious agents, but their use has been associated with an increased risk … However, this procedure – blind insertion of an NGT – is not free of risk.

9929. Delayed Diagnosis in the Setting of Virtual Care: Remembering the Physical Examination | PSNet
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      April 29, 2020 - She was deemed high-risk for COVID-19, but a second test was also negative. … First, the patient’s age and co-morbid conditions put her at high risk for infectious complications. … available, her mobility and peripheral sensation were reduced by her multiple sclerosis, while the risk … She was at risk for skin breakdown and pulmonary atelectasis secondary to her immobility. … High-risk patients or, arguably, any patient sick enough to be admitted to a hospital, warrant complete

9930. Learn From Defects Tool—Perioperative Setting | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - How will you know the risk is reduced? … Describe how you will know if you have reduced the risk of a defect repeating. … How will you know the risk is reduced? … How will you know the risk is reduced? … How will you know the risk is reduced?

9931. Learn From Defects - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      April 01, 2017 - What can we do to reduce the risk of it happening again? … How will we know risk is reduced? Were the above action plans effectively carried out?

9932. MHA/AHRQ Clinically Enhanced Data Project (pdf file)
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      June 21, 2014 - Your Hospital gains Comparative Analysis Compare your risk-adjusted outcomes to other hospitals … Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) Framework for other priority initiatives such as: pay for performance, risk-adjusted

9933. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47863/psn-pdf
      May 22, 2019 - dangers-ignoring-beers-criteria-prescribing-cascade https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alternative-medications-medications-use-high-risk-medications-elderly-and-potentially-harmful … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-defined-stopp-criteria-and-risk-adverse-drug-events

9934. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 18, 2011 - consequences-running-more-operating-theatres-anaesthetists-staff-them- stochastic-simulation This study used a mathematical simulation model to estimate the risk … The risk of system failure was significantly higher when one anesthesiologist was required to cover

9935. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41606/psn-pdf
      February 01, 2019 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safe-use-opioids-hospitals Opioid pain medications are considered high-risk … psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/computerized-provider-order-entry https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/miscalculated-risk

9936. Implementation guide: longitudinal ASCVD risk assessment tool for shared decision making. | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2023 - Implementation guide: longitudinal ASCVD risk assessment tool for shared decision making. … Implementation guide: longitudinal ASCVD risk assessment tool for shared decision making.

9937. Mahler, Simon A | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2023 - Mahler, Simon A Risk of delayed percutaneous coronary intervention for … Risk of delayed percutaneous coronary intervention for STEMI in the Southeast United States. medRxiv

9938. USPSTF Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2023 - While it is known that risk continues into the immediate postpartum period, there is little evidence … and infant morbidity and perinatal mortality than other racial and ethnic groups and are at greater risk … low-dose aspirin (81 mg/d) as preventive medication after 12 weeks of gestation in persons at high risk

9939. It’s Not Just for Sci-Fi: Using Artificial Intelligence to Identify Kidney Disease | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2020 - They are developing an EHR-based algorithm to estimate AKI risk and flag patients at high risk for AKI … can leverage the information that we've gained over time, to identify patients who are at really high risk

9940. An Organisation with a Memory: Report of an Expert Group on Learning from Adverse Events in the NHS Chaired by the Chief Medical Officer. | PSNet
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      June 12, 2013 - analysis was informed by not only medical evidence but also the expertise and experience of other high-risk … August 24, 2016 Report 6: Managing Risk and Minimising Mistakes in Services to Children … September 1, 2011 Report 6: Managing Risk and Minimising Mistakes in Services to Children