New Resources for Providing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
AHRQ’s Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook serves as a comprehensive guide for implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in primary care and other ambulatory care settings. Medication-Assisted Treatment is, by definition, a...
Tasha Peltier Selected for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Leadership Program
Tasha Peltier, MPH, CPH, Quality Improvement Specialist/Community Engagement Advocate, Great Plains QIN, has been selected to participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Leaders program. Designed for people from all fields—from technology and...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of finding breast cancer early. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms, and...
Six Building Blocks: A Team-Based Approach to Improving Opioid Management
Most patients taking opioids for chronic pain are managed by primary care providers and their staff. Many practices are looking for help in managing their patients using chronic opioid therapy. To meet this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)...
Vaccines are Everybody’s Business
With the measles spreading in 30+ U.S. states, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2019 will focus on vaccine-preventable diseases. APIC has developed new infographics around this year’s theme, Vaccines are Everybody’s Business. These two-sided fact sheets...
Cough Drops and Flu Shots Signal New Season
The swimming pool has been traded for the football field and the cooler temperatures signal the start of the next season: cold and flu season. When stocking up on cough drops and decongestant at the local food or drug store, individuals also have the opportunity to...
The Role of Health IT to Improve Care Transitions: Free AHRQ Webinar
Registration is open for a webinar, hosted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), to discuss how health Information Technology (IT) can improve care transitions for patients with complex conditions. Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:00 – 2:30 pm...
Prepare Your Practices for Flu Season!
As a healthcare professional, your strong recommendation is a critical factor that affects whether your patients get an influenza vaccine. Most adults believe vaccines are important, but they need a reminder from you to get vaccinated. It is necessary for some...
September is Pain Awareness Month
Prescription opioids can be an effective form of pain management, but they are not always the only option. It is important to understand the potential benefits and risks before you begin taking medications. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is...
Speak Up for Patient Safety
How can you enhance patient safety? Recognizing patient safety as a global health priority, 194 countries came together to establish September 17, 2019 as World Patient Safety Day at the 72nd World Health Assembly. Learn more and access materials to support patient...