Pursuing Perfection - Aims for Improving Health Care
The
second aim in improving health care is Effective Care. Effectiveness refers to
care that is based on scientific evidence from which practice guidelines can be
established. The guidelines are
then used to determine whether a specific intervention, such as preventive
service, will produce a better outcome than alternatives.
Evidence-based practice
integrates the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient
values. It requires those who give
care to consistently strive to avoid under use of effective care and overuse of
ineffective care. That, combined
with explicit application of guidelines and protocols has proven to produce the
most successful chronic care programs.
Pilot
sites involved with the management of patients with diabetes and congestive
heart failure will follow evidence-based practice guidelines to manage their
care. Specific “Promises to
Patients” have been identified that connect with the evidence-based practice
guidelines.
"Promises to Patients" with Type 2 diabetes include:
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A1C (Glycolated Hemoglobin) goal will be met – this is a lab test that shows your average blood sugar level over the past 6-8 weeks
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You will not experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or ketoacidosis requiring emergent care
“Promises to Patients” with Congestive Heart Failure include:
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You will have an ejection fraction measured and documented
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You will not have any unnecessary 911 calls or Emergency Room visits for known congestive heart failure
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You will monitor your weight and receive needed support
Click the links below for more information on the Six Aims.
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