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Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

American Nurse

Many ambulatory clinics serve patients in lower socioeconomic communities who may have limited health literacy. An embedded electronic health record (EHR) tool, such as an ASCVD risk score, creates a visual reminder for providers to assess a patient’s risk level, provide education, and engage them in their care. June 29, 2022.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html Alshehri AA, Jalal Z, Cheema E, Haque MS, Jenkins D, Yahyouche A. doi:10.1136/bmj.m865 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Am J Health Syst Pharm. Empowering patients using smart mobile health platforms: Evidence of a randomized field experiment.

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

Patient-centered care focused on self-sufficiency The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the term “home health” to describe a federal health insurance program that provides intermittent short-term care to help patients recover from illness and become as self-sufficient as possible at home. Home health care.