Core Prevention Resources
EHR Toolkit
Workflow Optimizing Tools
- Practice Readiness Checklist [pdf] NEW!
- Let's Talk About Preventive Services Checklist [pdf]
- Pneumonia Vaccine Reminder Pamphlet [pdf]
- Sample Office Policy for Documenting Preventive Care Measures in the EHR [doc]
- Just Ask: Prevention Saves Lives Poster [pdf]
- www.adultvaccination.com/healthcare/toolkit_adult_vaccine_adult_immunization.htm
The above website is affiliated with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. The webpage contains a Practice toolkit with the tools below:
- Appointment Reminder Cards
- Office Closed Script
- On Hold Script
- Patient Fact Sheet
- Patient Q&A
- Poster and Tabletop Tent Cards
- Practice Newsletter/Web Article
- Reminder Postcards
- Resource List
- Sample Standing Orders
These tools can be used in your practice to improve communication to your patients and among clinical staff.
QIO Support Center Best Practices
- Colorectal Cancer Screening [pdf]
- Breast Cancer Screening [pdf]
- Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunizations [pdf]
Helpful Websites
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Health IT - http://healthit.ahrq.gov/portal/server.pt
- Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) - www.himss.org
- American Medical Association - http://www.ama-assn.org/
- Office of the Surgeon General - http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/index.html
- American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
- My Health Reminder Link - www.myhealthtestreminder.com
Sends e-mail reminders to patients about their upcoming preventive tests
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Vaccines - www.cdc.gov/vaccines
- Screenings - www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/screening.htm
