AHRQ Innovations Exchange | Algorithm Guides

Algorithm Guides Test Ordering for Patients With Suspected Pulmonary Embolism, Improving Patient Safety by Reducing Unnecessary Radiation Exposure 11/9/2011

A hospital emergency department uses a simple algorithm and related tools to guide physician ordering of imaging studies for stable patients with suspected pulmonary embolism, leading to the provision of safer care by reducing unnecessary radiation exposure for patients.

Algorithm-Based Decision Support System Guides Trauma Staff During Initial Treatment, Leading to Fewer Medical Errors 11/9/2011

A computerized decision support system uses algorithms and real-time patient information to guide the resuscitation of trauma patients, leading to fewer medical errors.

Home Health Nurses and Care Managers Use Software-Aided Medication Review Protocol for Frail, Community-Dwelling Seniors, Leading to More Appropriate Medication Use 11/9/2011

Home health nurses and care managers use software-based protocols to screen older clients’ medications and collaborate with pharmacists and physicians to reduce the risk of medication errors and adverse effects, leading to more appropriate medication use and fewer cases of duplicative medications.

Implementation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Guidelines With Community-Based Physicians Results in Fewer Hospital Referrals and Improved Outcomes 11/9/2011

A children's hospital works with community-based primary care physicians to increase adherence to established guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Telephone Nurse Triage System Reduces Use of Emergency Department by Nonurgent Patients, Reducing Wait Times, Length of Stay, and Patient Walkouts 11/9/2011

A hospital-based telephone triage system allows patients to describe their symptoms to a nurse, who uses an algorithm to assess acuity and determine the best setting for treatment, leading to reductions in emergency department patient volumes, wait times, average length of stay, and walkouts.

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Medal.org (Medical Algorithms) 11/9/2011

Medal.org has compiled and manages the largest pool of algorithms and computational procedures for health care evaluation, treatment, and administration.

Tobacco-Dependence Treatment Toolkit 9/28/2011

The Tobacco-Dependence Toolkit provides a practical approach to treating tobacco dependence effectively.

Establishing Partnerships Between Managed Care and Aging Service Organizations 12/29/2010

This manual describes how to establish partnerships between managed care and aging service organizations to assess and improve the quality of care provided to people with dementia.

Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults Algorithms 8/25/2010

These algorithms are derived from the evidence-based clinical practice guideline, Management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in Adults, developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD).

Autism A.L.A.R.M. 6/30/2010

Autism A.L.A.R.M. teaches primary caregivers and medical personnel how to spot autism in young children.

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