Innovations
National Academy and Affiliated State Chapters Support Pediatricians in Improving Asthma Care, Leading to Better Guideline Adherence and Disease Control, Fewer Acute Episodes 5/15/2013
The American Academy of Pediatrics and four of its state chapters trained and supported pediatric practices on asthma care, leading to better adherence to established guidelines and improved asthma control.
Group Visits Focused on Prenatal Care and Parenting Improve Birth Outcomes and Provider Efficiency 5/1/2013
Group prenatal and parenting classes integrate health assessment, education, and support, leading to improved birth outcomes and enhanced provider efficiency.
Mobile Clinic Provides Comprehensive Medical Home for Homeless and At-Risk Youth, Reducing Emergency Department Visits and Increasing Followup Care 5/1/2013
A mobile health clinic provides a medical home to homeless and other at-risk youth, leading to fewer emergency department visits, more follow up care, and high levels of satisfaction.
Parent Consultants Help Families Who Have Children With Special Needs Access Needed Services, Leading to Lower Health Care Utilization and Costs 5/1/2013
The Pediatric Practice Enhancement Project places parent consultants in primary care practices to help families with special needs children navigate the health care system and access community-based psychosocial and financial services.
Pediatric Center Offers Coordinated, Culturally Appropriate Services, Increasing Access to Comprehensive Care for Low-Income Children With Special Health Care Needs 5/1/2013
A pediatric center provides comprehensive, coordinated services within a primary care medical home for low-income and immigrant children with special health care needs.
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QualityTools
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Resources on Meaningful Use 5/15/2013
The American Academy of Pediatrics developed these resources to guide pediatricians and their practices in achieving "meaningful use."
An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding For American Indian and Alaska Native Families 5/15/2013
This 15-page booklet provides information about breastfeeding to help American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Patient Information for Parents of a Child With Cough 4/10/2013
This tool answers common questions about children and coughing.
Elective Induction and Augmentation Bundles 2/20/2013
Using the principles of reliability science, this set of interventions, or bundles, identified by a combination of experts and front-line practitioners, may decrease the risk of birth trauma and other adverse events when carried out consistently.
Nemours Health & Prevention Services: Publications 2/20/2013
This Web page from Nemours Health & Prevention Services offers free downloads of their published materials regarding overweight children, emotional health, and public health promotion.
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