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Although Stage 1 focuses on implementing systems and functionality, Meaningful Use is fundamentally about quality improvement. This Toolkit will help Regional Extension Centers (RECs) help providers take next steps in achieving quality improvement goals. RECs can use this material to train REC staff and support provider outreach.
Using this Toolkit
· Review a presentation that contains an overview of strategies and tools that providers can use to improve care processes and outcomes
o Look at the CDS configuration templates and samples referenced in the presentation
· Review the case example of succesful CDS-enabled QI (to come)
· Take the Self-Assessment below to access training material relevant to your specific needs
· Note the Getting Started - Providers page for an overview of provider-facing content
· Learn CDS/QI approaches in greater depth by visiting the Care Delivery Improvement/CDS Toolkit here
· Do you understand the foundations? (Training Unit 1)
o CDS (Clinical Decision Support) definition
o CDS (Clinical Decision Support) 5 Rights
· Improving Specific Targets (Training Unit 2)
o Do you want to learn general strategies and approaches for all improvement targets? (direct link to Training Unit 3)
o Do you want specific tools for addressing MU and other individual targets? (link to target specific resources)
§ Aspirin Use, Blood Pressure/Cholesterol Control, Smoking Cessation (ABCS)
§ Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
· Do you support practices in implementing core capabilities? (Training Unit 3)
o Do you have the tools to support workflow analysis?
o Do you use Plan Do Study Adjust (PDSA) cycles?
o Mechanisms for prioritizing and addressing improvement targets
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