WebEx: The Million Hearts® Toolbox for Hypertension Control
September 21, 2017 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm (CT)
Because it is uncontrolled among almost 50 percent of hypertensive patients, high blood pressure continues to be a national issue. What is your organization doing to improve blood pressure control? Not sure or overwhelmed deciding where to begin or what to add next? Attend the Million Hearts® WebEx, Toolbox for Hypertension Control, on September 21.
During this WebEx, evidence-based tools and resources for hypertension control including a comprehensive quality improvement change package, standardized treatment protocols, and self-measured blood pressure monitoring will be highlighted. Related cardiovascular disease prevention tools will be included.
To register and learn more, visit the Home Health Quality Improvement Initiative
Three New Web Pages Recently Launched
Million Hearts® 2022 recently launched three new webpages: 1) Physical Activity, 2) Particle Pollution and Heart Disease and 3) Tobacco Use to inform and optimize implementation of evidence-based strategies to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network is actively working with providers, patients, partners and stakeholders to implement evidence-based practices that support the Million Hearts® initiative goal to prevent heart attacks and strokes. We provide resources and assistance on preventive cardiovascular best practices – the ABCS (Aspirin Therapy, Blood Pressure Control, Cholesterol Control and Smoking Cessation).
Click here for resources, educational webinar recordings and to learn how you can become a partner to improve cardiac health across our region.