Digest 4 - Long-Term Care (Weekly - Thursday)
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Diabetes Change Package
Qsource has created a diabetes change package specifically targeting several of our Partnerships for Community Health to help improve hemoglobin A1c rates in these communities. This toolkit includes printed resources, podcasts, and educational event recordings.
Sepsis and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Resources
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have varying levels of ability. Some people manage independently with support when needed, while others need complete care. But what many have in common is that they may have difficulty obtaining good quality healthcare. An IDD itself doesn’t cause illness, but it can lead to situations that put people at higher risk of developing certain conditions, including infections, which can lead to sepsis.
Sepsis Resources in Spanish
Spanish language Sepsis resources, by Sepsis Alliance, includes an overview, treatment information, symptoms and more. There are also resources in additional languages available on the site.
Role of Patient and Family Engagement in Readmission Prevention
This short 30-minute presentation, hosted by Health Services Advisory Group, addresses criteria to meet CMS measures and will assist your facility in improving your patient and family engagement (PFE).
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Emergency Preparedness Planning (EPP) Series
All organizations should have an emergency preparedness plan to address disruptions in services, protect the safety of employees, consumers, patients and the community, mitigate loss and promote resilience in the event of future emergencies.
Engaging Patients and Family to Prepare for Hospital Discharge
This short, 30-minute presentation provided by Health Services Advisory Group for health care providers will address the criteria to meet CMS measures and will assist your facility in improving your patient and family engagement (PFE).
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Stigma Reduction Webinars with Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Shatterproof
These one-hour webinars address different aspects of stigma associated with substance use disorders, from the language used to social attitudes and behaviors. The second webinar introduces an innovative stigma index that measured Connecticut residents’ attitudes toward people with opioid use disorder.
Rural Community Action Guide: Building Stronger, Healthy, Drug-Free Rural Communities
Section 1 of this compilation of qualitative data collected from organizations serving rural communities describes how stigma acts as a barrier to obtaining substance use disorder treatment, alienates families who fear judgement and isolation and creates division in tight-knit rural communities.
Case Studies: Stigma Reduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) group summarizes the outcomes of two CDC-funded training programs in Vermont designed to reduce stigma among emergency personnel toward people with substance use disorders.