TIP OF THE WEEK
Best practice intervention package: telemonitoring
The National Home Health Quality Initiative Campaign has released the August Best Practice Intervention Package on Telemonitoring. See below for the packet contents. Due to the file size of the “Full Contents,” you may want to right-click on the link and select "Save Target As" to save a copy of the file to your desktop.
- Leadership Track (PDF)
- Nursing Track (PDF)
- Therapy Track (PDF)
- Medical Social Worker Track (PDF)
- Home Health Aide (PDF)
- Success Stories (PDF)
- Fast Track (PDF) The Fast Track package is ideal for the agency who that finds it has limited time and resources in any given month and wants a "fast track" review of the tool and key points only.
- Full contents: BPIP - Telemonitoring (PDF)
ASSOCIATED RESOURCES
- Telemonitoring Checklist for Clinician (PDF)
- Home Telehealth Brochure (WORD)
- HHQI Telemonitoring Poster (PDF)
- Electronic Post-tests (WORD)
PODCASTS/AUDIO RECORDINGS
Right-click on the audio file link below to select "Save Target As..." This will allow you to save the audio recording to your hard drive. You may then listen to the podcast from your computer or burn it to a CD.
- Telemonitoring for Clinicians podcast (MP3 4.12 MB)
- Telemonitoring for Home Health Aides podcast (MP3 4.06 MB)
EDUCATIONAL WEBEX
The Telemonitoring WebEx provides a quick overview of this Best Practice Intervention Package. The presentation introduces clinician education resources and many national key tools are highlighted. The WebEx purpose is for a general overview for leadership of the package and/or for clinicians to learn more about the Best Practice Intervention Packages, specifically Telemonitoring.
Please read the instructions for downloading the WebEx software. Even if you have previously installed WebEx, you will need to download the software. Once you have installed the software, right-click on the WebEx file link below to select "Save Target As..." This will allow you to save the WebEx recording to your hard drive. You may then view the WebEx.
- Download the Introduction to the Best Practice Intervention Package - Telemonitoring WebEx file (WRF)
- Download the Powerpoint presentation of the WebEx (PPT)
- Download the Handouts from WebEx (PDF)
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Home Telehealth Reference 2006/2007
Home Telehealth Reference 2006/2007 was developed as a reference for the Quality Improvement Organizations and home health agencies to support work in the 8th Statement of Work. Home Telehealth Reference 2006/2007 expands on the educational resources that were presented in Home Telehealth Reference 2005.
CMS Adult Immunization Homepage
This Web page provides information and resources related to the coverage, billing, delivery, and promotion of influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccinations. Bookmark this page!
Preventive Services Educational Products
The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) resources listed on this Web page give Medicare fee-for-service health care professionals information on coverage, coding, billing, reimbursement, and claim filing procedures.
IN THE NEWS
QIO PROGRAM IS 'GOOD VALUE FOR HEALTH CARE DOLLARS'
August 2, 2007 -- Newswire -- In a study released earlier this year, researchers found that Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program efforts in nursing homes were “a very sound investment” for Medicare, costing significantly less than $10,000 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY). In the U.S., a QALY falling between $50,000 and $100,000 is commonly considered a good value.
Read more >>
TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS PREFER HOME CARE
August 3, 2007 -- Reuters Health -- In-home care for terminally ill patients can improve patient satisfaction while reducing medical care costs, researchers report in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. The team says the findings provide "strong evidence for reforming end-of-life care."
GERIATRIC HEALTH CONDITIONS HAVE MAJOR EFFECT ON HALF OF ALL SENIORS
August 7, 2007 -- Newswire -- A broad study of adults ages 65 and older has found that half of them have one or more conditions that can affect their ability to participate in activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing on their own. Read more >>
OPSI HELPS HOSPITALS ‘BAND’ TOGETHER FOR SAFETY
August 9, 2007 -- OHA -- A November 2006 survey of Ohio health care providers found that there are currently 19 different color wristbands with 28 different meanings in use throughout Ohio. Thus, the Ohio Patient Safety Institute (OPSI) has set forth the following standard: white/clear = patient identification; red = allergy; yellow=fall risk; and green=blood product. Read more >>
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Ohio Immunization Partners for Healthy Adults Meeting
September 6, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
LifeCare Alliance, 1699 W. Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43223
Or dial 1.877.339.0018, conf ID: *8625947*
RSVP by calling Liz Simpson at 216.447.9604 by August 31, 2007
The Tip of the Week Archive is available on the Ohio KePRO Web Site.
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