What's New | August 03, 2011

Clinical & Community Linkages

A long-term goal of AHRQ is to foster linkages between clinical practices and community organizations to enhance the delivery of preventive services. By increasing access to health care and community services, these linkages can improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

The featured Innovations describe two programs that increased access to culturally competent services through a comprehensive approach that included linkages.

The featured QualityTools offer resources to build clinical and community partnerships, including an assessment of community health needs.

Featured Innovations:

• Community Liaisons Facilitate Access to Culturally Competent Care for Orthodox Jewish, Chinese, and Arab Patients

• Comprehensive, Culturally Sensitive Care and Self-Management Support Improves Health-Related Behaviors, Clinical Outcomes, and Emotional Health in Native Americans with Diabetes

Featured QualityTools:

• Community Health Assessment aNd Group Evaluation (CHANGE): Building a Foundation of Knowledge to Prioritize Community Needs
Developed by Centers for Disease Control

• Resource Guide for Health Care Professionals Interested in Advocating for Children's Health
Developed by American Academy of Pediatrics; California Medical Association Foundation; National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality

• Tools for Building Clinic–Community Partnerships to Support Chronic Disease Control and Prevention
Developed by Diabetes Initiative Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Featured Articles:

• Collaborative Innovation Can Curb Obesity Across the Lifespan

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Also in This Issue:

Innovations >

• Early Identification and Intervention Leads to Lower-Than-Expected Rates of Schizophrenia for At-Risk Adolescents

• Standardized Ordering and Administration of Total Parenteral Nutrition Reduces Errors in Children's Hospital

• Statewide Collaborative Combines Social Marketing and Sector-Specific Support to Produce Positive Behavior Changes, Halt Increase in Childhood Obesity

• Tools, Education, and Technical Assistance Encourage Child Care Sites to Adopt Strategies That Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Young Children

• Tools, Education, and Technical Assistance Encourage Schools to Adopt Strategies That Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Youth

• Tools, Education, and Technical Assistance Help Primary Care Providers Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Youth

QualityTools >

• Let's Go! Toolkits & Promotional Items
Developed by Let's Go!

• Medication Adherence Time Tool
Developed by American College of Preventive Medicine