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Hypertension Action Plan

This guide helps create an action plan for every day geared toward improving or controlling high blood pressure. Category: chronic disease prevention and control

Hypertension Change Package

This guide is for clinicians features a listing of process improvements that ambulatory clinical settings can implement as they seek optimal hypertension control. Category: chronic disease prevention and control

Hypertension Daily Patient Guide

This resource is a personal action plan for patients that have high blood pressure. Category: chronic disease prevention and control

Implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care: Environmental Scan Volume 1

The environmental scan demonstrates that, while offering MAT services in rural primary care settings may appear complex, many primary care providers view it as the treatment and "long-term management" of a chronic recurring disorder. Thus, in many ways, it is similar to the treatment they already provide for patients with asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic health conditions.

Integrating Reproductive Care and Primary Care

Upstream is a national, fast-growing nonprofit working to expand economic opportunity and mobility by reducing unplanned pregnancy in the U.S. We partner with states to provide training and technical assistance to health centers to ensure all women have same-day access to the birth control method of their choice. Our unique approach empowers women to decide when and if they want to become pregnant, improving economic and health outcomes for parents, children, and society.

Mayo Clinic "Care That Fits" Resource

Depression Medication Choice Mayo Clinic Shared Decision Making National Resource Center The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as there are many choices The best evidence does not indicate clear winners in terms of efficacy The choice is then mostly across agents' toxicity, burdens, and costs, and other issues patients care about Additional resources: Mayo Clinic Shared Decision Making National Resource Center

Medication-Assisted Treatment Models of Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings

 A number of MAT models of care have been developed and implemented in primary care settings. Research is needed to clarify optimal MAT models of care and to understand effective strategies for overcoming barriers to implementation. The models of care presented in this technical brief may help inform the individualized implementation or MAT models of care in different primary care settings.

MeHAF

The MeHAF is a widely used measure of behavioral health integration that can be used for initial assessment and to follow changes in levels of integration. It is easy to use and makes sense for a range of clinical settings - both primary care and community mental health.

MeHAF Facilitation Guide

The MeHAF Facilitation Guide accompanies the site self assessment survey (SSA) to assist primary care practices and behavioral health agencies in completing the MeHAF Site Self-Assessment. The SSA is used to evaluate progress toward bi-directional behavioral and physical health integration. We recommend completing the assessment with a coach or practice facilitator in addition to using this guide.

Mental Health in Rural Communities Toolkit

The Mental Health in Rural Communities Toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing mental health programs in rural communities across the United States, with a primary focus on adult mental health. The modules in the toolkit contain resources and information focused on developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining rural mental health programs. There are more resources on general community health strategies available in the Rural Community Health Toolkit.

NAMI Washington Affiliates

NAMI Washington Affiliates Across the State Local NAMI affiliates in Washington offer free peer support, education and outreach programs, and engage mental health advocates in their communities.

Obesity

Obesity Over a quarter of the adult population in Washington State is considered obese. Adult obesity rates vary among Washington's counties, ranging from 13% to 46%. Adults who are obese or overweight are more likely to develop a number of serious diseases and to die at younger ages than people who are not obese or overweight.

Obstetric Provider Toolkit

The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) created this Moms Obstetric Provider Toolkit to assist frontline perinatal care providers in the prevention, identification, and treatment of depression, other mental health and/or substance use concerns in pregnant and postpartum women.

Opioid Medication and Pain: What You Need to Know

If you’ve had an injury, surgery or major dental work, you are likely to have pain. Pain is a normal part of life and healing. Talk with your doctor about how you can get the most effective pain relief with the least risk. Non-Opioid Pain Treatments have Fewer Risks For pain that will likely be gone in a week or two, it is always best to start with non-opioid pain treatments. Opioids may help control pain at first, but they are usually not necessary. Consider other options that may work just as well but have far fewer risks. 

Opioid Response Network

Providing education and training at a local level for evidence-based practices in the prevention, treatment and recovery of opioid use disorders, the State Targeted Response Technical Assistance Consortium (STR-TA), funded by SAMHSA, is a response from a large coalition of national professional organizations. The Opioid Response Network, ORN, provides local training and education free of charge for specific needs at a community level.

Opioid Use Disorder

At epidemic levels in Washington State and across the country, opioid use disorder is a public health issue impacting state and local government, communities, health systems and, most importantly, individuals and families. In response to 694 deaths due to opioid overdose in Washington in 2016, Governor Inslee issued Executive Order 16-09, directing state agencies to implement an opioid response plan to:

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Recommendations

Developed by a Washington state cross-system workgroup sponsored by the Bree Collaborative, the report prioritizes low-barrier access to medications for opioid use disorder across a variety of settings where people with opioid use disorder might seek care, as well models of care that reduce harm as a first priority, provide access to comprehensive primary care, behavioral health care, and resources to support social needs

Palliative Care Conversations About COVID-19

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Palliative Care Leadership Centers

Fairview Health Services’ Palliative Care Program is designated as one of seven national Palliative Care Leadership Centers by the Center to Advance Palliative Care. These programs host site visits, including training and technical assistance for hospitals and other institutions seeking to start or strengthen their own palliative care programs.

Palliative Care: Patients and Families

Get Palliative Care is an online resource, which provides clear comprehensive palliative care information for patients and families coping with serious, complex illness. Key components of the site include a Palliative Care Directory of Hospitals, a definition of palliative care, and a detailed description of what palliative care is and how it is different from hospice. It also provides an interactive questionnaire to assist people in determining whether palliative care is appropriate for them or their loved-ones. Provided by the Center to Advance Palliative Care.