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Suicide Prevention Training for Medical Professionals

All Patients Safe: Suicide Prevention for Medical Professionals is a three- or six-hour interactive self-paced training course designed to address the public health crisis and provide the necessary tools to medical providers for preventing and educating patients about suicide. This course meets state licensure requirements for all medical professionals, including:

Supporting Patients With Depression

Supporting Patients With Depression The Supporting Patients With Depression tip sheet provides information to providers to support patients with with depression who are prescribed antidepressants with support supplementation. It was created in collaboration with the five MCOs in Washington, the Health Care Authority, Department of Health, Bastyr and Consejo Counseling. The resource presents evidence regarding the association of nutritional support for mental health treatments, and is an important aid for providers serving these patients.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care

The Center to Advance Palliative Care, site provides health care professionals with the tools, training, and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs in hospitals and other community based health care settings. The Center is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality palliative care services for people facing serious, complex illness.

The Great 8 Cardiovascular and Diabetes Healthy Heart Behaviors

ALL “GREAT 8” advice sheets (8 pages) The Great 8 Cardiovascular and Diabetes Healthy Heart Behaviors are recommended healthy behaviors for patients. Be active Eat well Practice wellness Check your blood pressure Understand your blood sugar numbers Know your cholesterol levels Steer clear of smoking/vaping Follow your doctor's recommendations

Tobacco

Tobacco is associated with six of the top 10 leading causes of death including cancer, heart disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, and influenza/pneumonia. Some of these diseases and conditions are more common in certain groups in Washington State including African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, lesbian, gay or bisexual adults, and adults from lower income households. These groups also have disproportionately high rates of tobacco use.

Transitional Care Management Medicare Billing FAQ

This resource contains frequently asked questions about billing the medicare physician fee schedule for Transitional Care Management Services. Category: chronic disease prevention and control

Upstream Project Timeline - Washington

Upstream USA Project timeline for recruitment and Quality Improvement.

Upstream Washington State Plan Overview

Overview of Upstream The Problem of Unplanned Pregnancy Unplanned Pregnancy in Washington Upstream’s Model Our Progress in Delaware Our Plan for Washington Project Scope and Timeline Evaluation Approach Advisory Committee Mandate

Using Pharmacies to Access Naloxone: A guide for community-based agencies

Using Pharmacies to Access Naloxone The University of Washington's Center for Opioid Safety Education developed Using Pharmacies to Access Naloxone: a guide for community-based agencies. The guide gives an overview of how agencies can work with pharmacies to provide naloxone directly, easily, and at low cost, to specific clients at risk of overdose. The Center also has available:

UW Medicine: Pain and Opioid Consult Hotline for Clinicians

1-844-520-PAIN (7246) UW Medicine pain pharmacists and physicians are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) to provide clinical advice at no charge to you. Consultations for clinicians treating patients with complex pain medication regimens, particularly high dose opioids. Keywords: Psychiatry, Treatment, Mental, Team, Collaborative, Primary, Integration, Behavioral, Care, Health, Opioid