Innovations
Case Management and Home Assessments Reduce Asthma-Related Admissions, Emergency Visits, and Missed School Days in Diverse Urban Children 5/15/2013
Case management combined with in-home environmental assessment and remediation of environmental triggers reduce asthma-related hospitalizations, emergency department visits, missed school days, and missed parent work days in diverse, low-income urban children with asthma.
Hospital-Based Asthma Educators Train Patients, Providers, and Community Members on Optimal Care, Leading to Fewer Admissions, Emergency Department Visits, and Missed Work Days 5/15/2013
Asthma educators help patients, providers, school nurses, childcare providers, pharmacists, and others in the community achieve optimal asthma treatment, leading to fewer hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and missed work days.
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.
Chronic Care and Disease Management Improves Health, Reduces Costs for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions in an Integrated Health System 5/8/2013
The Sutter Care Coordination Program combines chronic care and disease management to address the medical and psychosocial needs of individuals with multiple chronic conditions.
Counseling and Care Coordination for Patients With Advanced Illness Lead to More Patients Completing Advance Directives and Less Use of Inpatient Care 5/8/2013
Counseling and care coordination for patients with advanced illnesses improved patient–provider communication and the quality of medical care and decisionmaking support, leading to more patients completing advance directives and lower inpatient care requirements.
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QualityTools
Mechanical Ventilation: Beyond the ICU 5/15/2013
This tool provides patients with information about mechanical ventilation in settings outside the intensive care unit.
If You Have Diabetes, a Flu Shot Could Save Your Life 4/10/2013
This brochure for people with diabetes emphasizes the importance of flu and pneumonia shots. It also describes flu-related complications.
Patient Information for Parents of a Child With Cough 4/10/2013
This tool answers common questions about children and coughing.
What If I Have a Spot on My Lung? Do I Have Cancer? Patient Education Guide 4/10/2013
This patient education guide provides information about the next steps after a pulmonary nodule has been detected.
A Guide to Lung Transplantation: Patient Education Guide 3/13/2013
This 14-page patient guide provides information on many aspects of lung transplantation.
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