On behalf of HRSA, the ECRI Institute has developed a web-site filled with risk management resources to help you. The resources are free and your staff can access archived webcasts and handouts.
Learn more at the ECRI web site.
Contact Ann Skoglund, clinical quality specialist, at (605) 223-2262 with any questions on clinical quality.
National Health Disparities Collaboratives Library
Sign up as a "new user” or sign in with an existing user name and password to access the library and search documents.
The Health Disparities Collaboratives Public Library is also available and allows users to locate topics using the search button on the right hand side of the page.
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technical assistance for specific clinical quality topics is available to CHAD member staff by contacting Ann Skoglund, RN, clinical quality specialist,. A clinical quality network team has also been established to cover various topics and provide periodic trainings.
In addition, CHAD is pleased to offer access to the The Optimizing Clinical Care Collabrative (OC3) manuals created by the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) provide a wonderful opportunity for the health centers to have access to up-to-date policies and procedures. Contact Ann Skoglund, RN, clinical quality specialist, with specific questions on ways to use the OC3 Manual resources at your clinic site. |
All community health centers in the Dakotas have implemented the chronic care model and completed training offered through the Health Disparities Collabroative. This process is used to continually improve each patient's care management and the overall quaity of care received.
The model implemented is part of the Health Resources and Services Administration efforts to improve clinical quality. While initially created for use in chronic disease management, the Care Model and the Model for Improvement has been expanded into other areas of community health centers as well.
Chronic disease patients are entered into a database registry and providers are able to follow-up and monitor scheduled care to maintain steady managment and prevent a health care crisis before it starts.
| Preparing for Flood Impact | Resources and information on preparing for the flood impact. |
| CHAMPS | Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States – events and trainings for clinicians |
| Center for Strategic Innovation |
Currently leading the Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield “Collaboration for Innovative Care” |
| Present Global Diabetes | An on-line diabetes conference full of free continuing education |
| Formulary Lists | K-Mart – list of $15 generics for 90 days formulary Target – list of pharmacy $4 program formulary Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club – list of $4 program for 30 days formulary |
| HD National Reporting | National reporting website - requires a username and login |
| Health Disparities Collaborative Help Desk |
Log in to submit PECS problems to Help Desk staff |
| Health Disparities Collaborative | Explanation of Health Disparities Collaboratives, plus virtual office, calendar of upcoming meetings, learning models, clinical measures, listserv and link to reporting. |
| Texas Association of Community Health Centers | E-learning for orientation to PECS and the Health Disparities Collaborative. |
| South Dakota Dental Association | The Partners For Prevention Project offers a one-hour oral health course giving medical providers insights on oral health, dental disease and teaching the importance of prevention. |
| Wegner Health Science Information Center | Library resource to request journal articles and search help on any medical topic |
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