Chronic Disease Management
Better Together.Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. They also are a key reason for rising healthcare costs.
- Eight of ten adults 65 and older have at least one chronic condition and approximately seven in ten have two or more.
- People affected by multiple chronic conditions are at risk of early mortality, poor functional status, and hospitalization. They also face significant out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare and prescription drugs.
Our goal is to help providers with the prevention and management of chronic diseases by supporting providers in preventing cardiovascular events, promoting tobacco cessation, improve the management of diabetes to decrease diabetes complications, identifying people at high risk for developing diabetes and chronic kidney disease. We have also included patient and family engagement and advance care planning as elements in chronic disease management.
Healthy behaviors directly contribute to positive health outcomes. Chronic disease self-management education programs also impact the development of long-term change for a healthy lifestyle. Improving health outcomes related to chronic conditions must be a joint effort between the healthcare professionals, the community, and the individual. From identifying at-risk individuals to providing self-management education and support, every individual contributes to and benefits from a collaborative approach.
Explore what we have provided under each topic below and choose which resource best fits your needs.
Chronic Disease Management News
News
20Apr
Life Pressures Impact Blood Pressure and Increase Stroke Risk
Routine check-ups and monitoring of blood pressure can prevent cardiovascular health concerns that may result in a life-threatening stroke or cardiac event. While blood pressure can go up and down…read more →
08Mar
Community Health Workers Impact Quality Improvement
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are critical for improving quality improvement initiatives because they provide insight into patient needs and the patient experience. As trusted members of the communities they work…read more →
02Feb
Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Most middle-aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart…read more →
25Jan
Celebrating Innovative Care Approaches for American Heart Month
Chronic disease prevention and self-management are keys to reducing the prevalence and impact of heart disease. The National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute (NHBLI) celebrates American Heart Month in February…read more →
Chronic Disease Training Events
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How to Manage Hypertension Virtually in Health Centers during COVID-19 and Beyond How do you manage hypertension virtually? Join the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to hear from national experts in[...]
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Great Plains Quality Care Coalition Webinar – Getting Started [CANCELED] Please Join Us. Better together! Learn more about Great Plains Quality Care Coalition (GPQCC). Our team of quality improvement experts will outline the[...]
Great Plains Quality Care Coalition Webinar – Getting Started Please Join Us. Better together! Learn more about Great Plains Quality Care Coalition (GPQCC). Our team of quality improvement experts will outline the format[...]
Presentation Handout/Slides People living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular disease. Yet, a recent survey of people age 45 and older with type 2 diabetes, showed only about[...]
Presentation Handouts: Presentation Handout Leadership Team Diagnostic Checklist This event has been approved for 1.0 hour of Continuing Education (nursing) credit through the North Dakota Board of Nursing: Course #1573 During this WebEx,[...]
Heart failure is a top diagnoses linked to readmissions throughout the Great Plains and Lake Superior Quality Innovation Networks. This webinar is the fifth in a series of webinars to assist communities in this seven-state[...]
Heart failure is one of the top diagnoses involved with readmissions throughout the Great Plains and Lake Superior Quality Innovation Networks. Providing targeted assistance to Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patients in the home setting after[...]
Heart failure is one of the top diagnoses involved with readmissions throughout the Great Plains and Lake Superior Quality Innovation Networks. This webinar is the third in a series of webinars to assist communities in[...]
Heart failure is one of the top diagnoses involved with readmissions throughout the Great Plains and Lake Superior Quality Innovation Networks. This webinar is the second in a series to assist communities in this[...]
Overview and Purpose: Key patient-centered care topics will be presented in 15-20 minute webinar segments highlighting provider and clinician perspectives while introducing corresponding resources and tools during the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care webinar series.[...]
Webinar Playback Overview and Purpose: Key patient-centered care topics will be presented in 15-20 minute webinar segments highlighting provider and clinician perspectives while introducing corresponding resources and tools during the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered[...]
Presentation Handout We will add the WebEx recording when available. This WebEx offers real world experience of success in the Million Hearts® Initiative. The Avera St. Benedict’s clinic staff from Parkston, SD provided insight into[...]
Presentation Handout Overview and Purpose: Heart failure is a top diagnosis linked to readmissions throughout the seven states that comprise the Great Plains and Lake Superior Quality Innovation Networks. This webinar is the first in a series [...]
Overview and Purpose: Key patient-centered care topics will be presented in 15-20 minute webinar segments highlighting provider and clinician perspectives while introducing corresponding resources and tools during the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care webinar series.[...]
Overview and Purpose: Key patient-centered care topics will be presented in 15-20 minute webinar segments highlighting provider and clinician perspectives while introducing corresponding resources and tools during the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care webinar series.[...]
Overview and Purpose: Key patient-centered care topics will be presented in 15-20 minute webinar segments highlighting provider and clinician perspectives while introducing corresponding resources and tools during the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care webinar series.[...]
Overview and Purpose: Key patient-centered care topics will be presented in 15-20 minute webinar segments highlighting provider and clinician perspectives while introducing corresponding resources and tools during the Provider Perspectives on Patient-Centered Care webinar[...]
Presentation Slide Handout Program Description: According to the American Medical Association (AMA), over 36 million people in the United States live with uncontrolled high blood pressure. During this webinar, representatives from the AMA will introduce[...]
Following the DASH Eating Plan Following the DASH Eating Plan (Spanish version) New Year, new you! Get lean in 2017. Do you have a similar New Year’s resolution? Many of our patients may have the[...]
Start WebEx Playback Presentation Handout One in three adults in the United States has hypertension. With such a high prevalence, it is likely that most primary care practices treat many patients with this condition. Most[...]
Start WebEx Playback Overview During this WebEx, nationally-recognized home health experts, Misty Kevech and Cindy Sun, discussed the importance of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). They also discussed how to directly apply best[...]
Start WebEx Playback The ability to develop, test and implement change is essential for any individual, group or organization that wants to improve. One way to implement change is to utilize the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA)[...]
Play YouTube Video Download Presentation Slides Overview Cardiovascular QI Program Integration Please join the HHQI team as we welcome Brenda Smith, Administrator of Southland Home Health in Phoenix, Arizona. Brenda will describe the[...]
Part 1 - Aspirin as Appropriate & Blood Pressure Control Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript Overview Next Steps in Progressive Cardiovascular Care – Aspirin as Appropriate & Blood Pressure Control Presented[...]
Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript Overview Home health agency leaders share their lessons learned while implementing progressive cardiovascular care interventions into their quality improvement strategies. Topics include: Best Practice[...]
Start WebEx Playback – Audio Begins at 48s Download Presentation Slides Follow Up Q&A Overview Learn more about the roles of PTs, OTs, and SLPs when caring for home health patients with[...]
Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Overview Recognizing Women at Risk for Developing Coronary Heart Disease Presented By Jean McSweeney, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN Interim Dean, Associate Dean for Research College of[...]
Start WebEx Playback Presenter: Cindy Sun, MSN, RN, COS-C, Lead Cardiovascular Project Coordinator, Home Health Quality Improvement Campaign (HHQI) Overview: Cindy Sun will present information regarding the Home Health Quality Improvement Campaign (HHQI) CardioLAN and cardiovascular registry, evidence-based[...]
Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript Overview The Health Impact of Tobacco Use & Cessation Presented By Karen S. Hudmon, DrPH, MS, RPh Professor of Public Health Pharmacy Purdue University College of[...]
Start WebEx Playback WebEx Overview: CIMRO of Nebraska, as part of the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, invites you to join us for our Learning and Action Network (LAN) WebEx. During this 30-minute[...]
Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Overview Seasonal Influenza: Best Practices for Preventing and Controlling Influenza in Home Care Objectives At the end of the webinar, the participant will be able to: •Discuss the 2014-2015[...]
Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript Overview HHCAHPS and Cardiovascular Care in the Home Using Data to Improve Patient Experience of Care Objectives At the end of this session, each[...]
Start WebEx Playback Download Presentation Slides Download Transcript Overview HHQI CardioLAN Kick-Off meeting. Presented by: HHQI – Home Health Quality improvement www.HomeHealthQuality.org
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