Resources

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Shared Decision Making

CME credits available Online Skills Course for Providers Shared decision making is a key component of patient-centered care. It is the process in which clinicians and patients work together to make decisions and select tests, treatments, and care plans based on clinical evidence that balances risks and expected outcomes with patient preferences and values.

Six Building Blocks

A Team-Based Approach to Improving Opioid Management in Primary Care This website introduces the Six Building Blocks, provides tools and resources for improving care, and offers implementation guidance. The Six Building Blocks can help anyone who is interested in improving the care of patients using long-term opioid therapy.

Suicide Prevention Training for Healthcare Professionals

2017 Model List   Updated: May 2, 2017 Beginning July 1, 2017, healthcare professionals required to complete suicide prevention training must select a course from the 2017 Model List. See the training requirements for health professional time and content requirements (link on this DOH webpage). The Washington Department of Health continue to add approved programs to this model list. Until July 1, 2017, MDs and PAs must contact the Medical Commission for a list of approved courses.

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.