Strengthening Policies to Prevent Older Adult Falls
Injuries from falls pose a serious risk to older adults — learn how states are using policy to promote better care for older adults in this Health Policy Update.
Injuries from falls pose a serious risk to older adults — learn how states are using policy to promote better care for older adults in this Health Policy Update.
States Stay Prepared by Supporting the Public Health Workforce Margaret Nilz, Christina Severin Learn how states use policy to support emergency preparedness and bolster the public health workforce. Public health — particularly public ...
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Learn how states are using policy to promote mosquito control and reduce the transmission of mosquito-borne disease in this Health Policy Update.
The Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality published this one-page document with guidance on accurate blood pressure measurement and a protocol for clinicians to use with patients who have elevated blood pressure and are not currently ...
This resource documents the policy and procedure of the Jasper Newton County Public Health Department's Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program. This program, in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Service's ...
The Monroe Clinic in Wisconsin developed a protocol for handing off a patient with hypertension within the clinic setting for registered nurses, liscensed practical nurses, medical assistant, and certified nurses assistants. The protocol ...
This resource is a snapshot of the work Wisconsin performed as a part of the Year 4 Cohort of the ASTHO Million Hearts Learning Collaborative. It includes details on their priority population, partners, aim statement, evidence-based ...
This is a Collaborative Practice Agreement between a pharmacist and physician granting clinical privilege to the pharmacist in accordance with the Connecticut Pharmacy Practice Act. The purpose of this agreement is to optimize patient ...
This flowchart shows the protocol for patients who come for a visit and are referred into the Passport to Hypertension Services (programs requiring formal registration).
The packet contains registration forms, program information, waiver and consent form, and information regarding the Passport to Hypertension Services.
State Policy Advances in Extreme Weather Preparedness Margaret Nilz Learn about recent policies that aim to improve extreme weather preparedness, boost community resilience, and ultimately protect public health. Extreme weather events are ...
WRAIR’s Community Engagement program builds local trust and input into COVID-19 research through outreach, dialogue, and advisory groups.
PHIG Recipients Accelerating Procurement Processes Melissa Touma Learn how PHIG recipients are advancing procurement processes to advocate for continued public health infrastructure investment, using thoughtful targets and tracking ...
New World Screwworm Insights and Action Steps Shalini Nair Learn about the recently confirmed human case of New World screwworm in the United States, plus action steps to stay prepared for this evolving threat. CDC, in coordination with ...