Innovations
County Health Department Enacts Systems-Based Changes in Primary Care Sites, Leading to Enhanced Access to Care and Improved Outcomes for HIV/AIDS Patients 2/13/2013
A county health department enhanced access to routine care and improved outcomes by enacting a number of systems-based changes across three primary care sites serving patients with HIV/AIDS, including intensive patient tracking and outreach, flexible scheduling, self-management education and peer support, and renewed emphasis on having an annual comprehensive physical examination.
Free Oral Health Services Enhance Self-Esteem and Employability for Individuals Living With HIV/AIDS, the Homeless, and the Uninsured 2/13/2013
An oral health clinic offers free, comprehensive services to community members living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and to low-income individuals who lack health insurance, enhancing access to dental care, self-esteem, and employability.
Hospital Systematically Screens and Initiates Treatment for Depression and Anxiety in Cardiac Patients, Improving Cardiac Symptoms and Mental Health 2/13/2013
A hospital screens all cardiac inpatients for depression and anxiety and initiates treatment for them as appropriate, leading to improvements in cardiac symptoms and mental health.
Wireless Messaging System Has No Impact on Blood Glucose Levels, but Patients Believe It Improves Quality of Care 2/13/2013
The University of Washington Physician's Network developed a wireless, pager-based messaging system to help diabetic patients better manage their condition. An evaluation of the initiative found that it had no impact on blood glucose levels, although blood pressure improved.
Care Coordination, Peer Support, and Discretionary Fund Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Costs for Adults with Serious Mental Illness 2/6/2013
Intensive, person-centered case management, peer support, and a discretionary fund for adults with serious mental illness leads to better access to treatment, job training, and employment; fewer suicide/self-harm attempts, hospitalizations, incarcerations, and days of homelessness; and lower mental illness-related costs.
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Oral Health Exam 1/9/2013
This educational video for health professionals demonstrates how to conduct oral health exams sensitively with survivors of torture.
Transforming Care at the Bedside How-to Guide: Creating an Ideal Transition Home for Patients with Heart Failure 11/9/2011
Transforming Care at the Bedside is a national program designed to improve the quality and safety of patient care on medical and surgical units, to increase the vitality and retention of nurses, and to improve the effectiveness of the entire care team.
Health ShackTM 2/16/2011
Health Shack assists in the development of independent and emancipated youth by providing an electronic personal health information system (PHIS) designed for and with these youth. It offers informational resources, as well as safe keeping and accessibility for important life documents.
Mental Health Screening: A Quick Reference Guide for HIV Primary Care Clinicians 7/14/2010
This reference card helps primary care clinicians conduct mental health screening assessments of HIV-infected patients.
Care Notebook 9/30/2009
The Care Notebook is a tool for families of children with special health care needs to organize information about their child's chronic health condition. The notebook contains sections that can be filled out as a reference about the child’s health and treatments.
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