Results

Total Results: 109 records

Showing results for "consider".

1. Approaches to Quality Improvement | The Academy
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/monitor-patient-and-program-progress/approaches-quality-improvement
   April 01, 2024 - To measure progress in these areas, providers may consider monitoring: Results of urine drug screens, … When selecting measures, programs should consider the time and resources needed to collect and analyze … When choosing quality measures, practices should consider the burden on providers and other staff to … Practices may want to adapt this table of data to consider tracking (This link will open in new window … Consider whether the change should be adopted (implement and test on a larger scale), adapted (modify

2. Pre-Implementation Planning | The Academy
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/pre-implementation-planning
   June 02, 2025 - For example, consider what level of care you will provide (e.g., OUD treatment medications only, starting … Consider whether you will provide additional services and if so, what they will be. … Identify champions within the practice and consider who will serve in various necessary roles. … Consider how decisions will be made and how the process will be monitored. … Consider implementing whole-person treatment for patients with OUD in stages if needed.

3. Collect and Use Data for Quality Improvement | The Academy
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/behavioral-health-and-primary-care/implementing-plan/collect-and-use-data-quality-improvement
   August 01, 2025 - Appoint a Data Lead Consider hiring or assigning a current staff member to lead the effort to … For larger practices or health systems, consider establishing a dedicated data team rather than a single … Consider the following questions to help inform your data collection plan: What data do you currently … Consider these questions: Do the available data help you identify, track, and manage patients in need … Consider these questions when planning for the pilot initiative or PDSA cycle: What is the purpose of

4. How AHRQ Grantees Make Work Visible Through Effective Dissemination (pdf file)
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-06/ahrq_academy_flyer_effective_dissemination.pdf
   January 01, 2021 - Consider what meetings you have access to in your community and State, such as regional and statewide … Consider additional publication opportunities, such as issue briefs, blog postings, and articles as channels … audience is important and can help you decide what products are most effective for dissemination; consider

5. Treatment Approaches | The Academy
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/implement-mat-for-oud/treatment-approaches
   January 01, 2020 - Use Effective Treatment Approaches Practices need to consider the treatment models or tools that … Consider Needs of Youth and Young Adults In 2017, more than 100,000 adolescents ages 12 to 17 … Providers offering MAT services to youth should consider adjusting patient care approaches and treatment … Consider Needs of Individuals With Chronic Pain Individuals with chronic noncancer pain treated … Consider Needs of Individuals in Rural Areas Rural communities have been hit hard by the opioid

6. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (pdf file)
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/PHQ-9.pdf
   January 01, 2021 - If there are at least 4 3s in the shaded section (including Questions #1 and #2), consider a depressive … Consider Major Depressive Disorder if there are at least 5 3s in the shaded section (one of which corresponds … to Question #1 or #2) Consider Other Depressive Disorder - if there are 2-4 3s in the shaded section

7. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (pdf file)
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/PHQ-9.pdf
   January 01, 2020 - If there are at least 4 3s in the shaded section (including Questions #1 and #2), consider a depressive … Consider Major Depressive Disorder if there are at least 5 3s in the shaded section (one of which corresponds … to Question #1 or #2) Consider Other Depressive Disorder - if there are 2-4 3s in the shaded section

8. Engaging Patients in Treatment for OUD | The Academy
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/implementing-treatment/engaging-patients-in-treatment
   January 01, 2023 - Consider how to reach out and re-engage patients if there is a break in their treatment. … Consider asking patients to commit to coming to the first session and attending at least four sessions … For example, you may want to: Consider postponing paperwork or assessments that can wait until after … Consider which tasks, such as collecting patient information and assessment data, monitoring patients … Overscheduling subsequent weekly visits can lead to provider burnout; and Consider providing walk-in

9. Engaging Patient Opioid Use Disorder Treatment | The Academy
   integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/implement-mat-for-oud/engaging-patients-oud-treatment
   June 01, 2022 - Practices should also consider how to reach out and re-engage patients if there is a break in their treatment … Consider asking patients to commit to coming to the first session and remaining for at least four sessions … These best practices can help engage patients if a waiting list is necessary: Consider whether you … To facilitate medication initiation, practices may want to: Consider postponing paperwork or assessments … Consider workload requirements for providers in the few weeks immediately after the first visit.

10. Approaches to Quality Improvement | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/monitor-patient-outcomes/approaches-to-quality-improvement
    January 01, 2018 - Consider tracking measures related to the number of patients on a waiting list, time elapsed between … To measure progress in these areas, providers may consider monitoring: Retention rates (30-day, 60-day … When selecting measures, consider the time and resources needed to collect and analyze these data. … When choosing quality measures, consider the burden on providers, staff, and patients to collect the … Consider whether performance indicators will be reported across the entire practice that treats OUD,

11. Teaching Patients: Integrated Ambulatory Care | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/playbooks/behavioral-health-and-primary-care/implementing-plan/educate-patients-and-families-about-integrated-ambulatory-care
    March 01, 2024 - Consider including the following ideas in your tip sheets: Collect psychosocial information along with … Consider a “trial” of behavioral health care to reduce the impact of the patient’s underlying problem … Consider describing a patient’s problem using words that leave etiology open (e.g., distress, pain, struggle … Consider starting a patient advisory group and inviting patients to actively participate.

12. Teaching Patients: Integrated Ambulatory Care | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/behavioral-health-and-primary-care/implementing-plan/educate-patients-and-families-about-integrated-care
    January 01, 2024 - Consider including the following ideas in your tip sheets: Collect psychosocial information along with … Consider a "trial" of behavioral health care to reduce the impact of the patient's underlying problem … Consider describing a patient's problem using words that leave etiology open (e.g., distress, pain, struggle … Consider starting a patient advisory group and inviting patients to actively participate.

13. Person-Centered Treatment Considerations | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/implementing-treatment/person-centered-treatment
    January 01, 2021 - Consider the Needs of Pregnant and Postpartum Women Pregnancy can offer a critical window to engage … Consider the Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults In 2023, 316,000 adolescents aged 12 to 17 … Consider adjusting patient care approaches and treatment plans throughout the course of treatment. … Camenga 18 During medication management or counseling, also consider the unique psychosocial needs and … For example, consider addressing common life stressors from school, social relationships, and family.

14. Developing an Implementation Plan | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/plan-integrate-mat-for-oud/developing-implementation-plan
    June 01, 2022 - Consider the treatment needs in the community and whether prescribing providers are sufficiently available … Consider how decisions will be made and how the process will be monitored. … Consider implementing MAT services in stages if needed.

15. Build Culture of IBH by Obtaining Expertise | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/behavioral-health-and-primary-care/implementing-plan/obtain-behavioral-health-expertise-and-build-culture-integration
    August 01, 2025 - For example, consider the proportion of patients with complex medication needs, comorbid mental health … These referral pathways should consider factors such as patient insurance, access to care, and the level … Consider the behavioral health provider's comfort and experience with properly using virtual communication … Here are some things to consider: If a contractor has concerns about exchanging information or problems … This evaluation should proactively consider emerging care team roles that can further enhance capacity

16. What Not To Do | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/what-not-do
    June 01, 2022 - Don’t terminate treatment on the basis of urine screens that show continued substance use; instead consider … Don’t fail to consider using telehealth strategies to address problems of provider shortage or maldistribution … Patient-Centered Care Plans Don’t develop a care plan and consider the process complete. … Don’t forget to consider a patient’s personal definition of “success” as a critical outcome. 

17. Principles of Person-Centered OUD Treatment | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/principles-person-centered-oud-treatment
    January 01, 2023 - other services. 19 Ideally, depending on the level of care your practice offers, treatment should consider … counseling appointments. 2 As you develop your approach to using medications to treat people with OUD, consider … may not have the resources or capabilities to address the full range of needs and concerns, please consider … While you may not be able to directly address these issues, consider these needs when developing treatment

18. Build Patient Understanding of Setbacks | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/behavioral-health-and-primary-care/implementing-plan/build-patient-understanding-setbacks-and-how-deal-them
    June 01, 2022 - Be sure to consider the patient’s unique beliefs, learning preferences, literacy, and cultural factors … You might consider adding reminders in the care plan to ensure that discussions occur regularly.

19. Avoiding Common Pitfalls | The Academy
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/avoiding-common-pitfalls
    January 01, 2013 - Don't terminate treatment based on continued substance use; instead consider the appropriateness of more … Don't fail to consider using telehealth strategies to address problems of provider shortage or maldistribution … Whole-Person Care Person-Centered Care Plans Don't develop a care plan and consider the process … Patient Progress Assessment Tracking Patient Outcomes Don't forget to consider a patient's personal

20. Stakeholder Map--what matters to whom regarding your integrated behavioral health program? (pdf file)
    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/Stakeholder_Map_Playbook_1-3-16.pdf
    January 01, 2021 - If there are major gaps where your program does not appeal to what matters most, consider changing or