Innovations
Enhanced Toileting Program Reduces Incontinence and Its Comorbidities Among Residents of Long-Term Care Facility 2/27/2013
A long-term care facility adopted an enhanced toileting program consisting of the following components: individualized toileting plan of care based on periodic resident assessments, revised and new care documentation tools, devices to assist with toileting, and comprehensive education and training for facility staff.
Policy
State-Mandated Tobacco Ban, Integration of Cessation Services, and Other Policies Reduce Smoking Among Patients and Staff at Substance Abuse Treatment Centers 2/27/2013
Regulations from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services mandated that all substance abuse treatment facilities in the state become tobacco free and integrate smoking cessation education and therapy into the treatment of other addictions. The regulation resulted in increased access to cessation services and reduced smoking rates among patients and staff as well as some cost savings.
Onsite Nurses Manage Care Across Settings to Increase Satisfaction and Reduce Cost for Chronically Ill Seniors 2/20/2013
Specially trained nurses work with primary care physicians in their offices to improve the quality and efficiency of care for seniors with multiple chronic illnesses by coordinating care, facilitating transitions in care, and acting as the patient's advocate across health care and social settings.
Patient Education and Staff Training Significantly Improves Medication Reconciliation in Outpatient Clinics 2/20/2013
Mayo Clinic researchers developed a medication reconciliation intervention program for outpatient primary care settings that improved the accuracy of medication lists in the practice's electronic medical records.
Telemedicine-Based Diabetes Management Program Focusing on Education and Eye Exams Improves Self-Management Capabilities and Outcomes For Low-Income Rural Patients 2/20/2013
A diabetes disease management program provides remote education and eye screenings for low-income individuals in rural South Carolina, leading to increased eye examination rates, reduced blood glucose and cholesterol levels, improved self-management behaviors, and high levels of patient satisfaction.
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QualityTools
Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Post Traumatic Stress: Module B Summary 2/20/2013
This 15-page module summary on posttraumatic disorders in primary care is derived from the evidence-based clinical practice guideline Management of Post Traumatic Stress, developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. It focuses on acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Silence Hurts: Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women (for Professionals) 11/14/2012
This online course for professionals, part of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Prevention Pathways Web site, provides detailed information about alcohol abuse and several forms of violence against women.
Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment Resource Kit 9/12/2012
The Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment Resource Kit offers a treatment approach for people with co-occurring disorders—mental illness and a substance abuse addiction—by offering both mental health and substance abuse services simultaneously in one setting.
Smoking Cessation for Persons With Mental Illnesses: A Toolkit for Mental Health Professionals 9/1/2008
This toolkit educates mental health care professionals about specific guidelines and strategies to help patients with mental health disorders quit smoking.
2006 National Healthcare Quality Report 8/4/2008
The 2006 National Healthcare Quality Report (NHQR) is a comprehensive national overview of quality of health care in the United States. The 2006 report is organized around four dimensions of quality of care—effectiveness, patient safety, timeliness, and patient centeredness.
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