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61. Evolving Trends in Maternal Fetal Medicine Referrals in a Rural State Using Telemedicine - Resources
Date: Dec 2012

Presents the results of a study using Arkansas Medicaid claims and birth certificate data from 2001-2006 to make an assessment of maternal fetal medicine (MFM) referrals and consultations from face-to-face interaction to telemedicine over time in a rural population. Discusses the formation of ANGELS (Antenatal and Neonatal Guidelines, Education and Learning Systems) to improve obstetrical care in rural Arkansas and to improve appropriate referrals to MFM specialists.

...Guidelines, Education and Learning Systems) to improve obstetrical care in rural Arkansas and to improve...

62. Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2023 - Resources
Date: Sep 2023

Provides standardized guidelines for public health officials, veterinarians, animal venue operators and exhibitors, farmers, visitors, and those concerned with minimizing health risks from contact with animals. Describes risks from infections such as enteric diseases, rabies, influenza, and others.

...guidelines for public health officials, veterinarians, animal venue operators and exhibitors, farmers, visitors, and those...

63. Implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements at Small and Critical Access Hospitals - Resources
Date: Jul 2017

Presents strategies for implementing antibiotic stewardship programs in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Includes examples of improved antibiotic-use strategies and guidelines for the prescribing physician, nurses, and pharmacists.

...guidelines for the prescribing physician, nurses, and pharmacists. --- Implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements at Small...

64. Quality Improvement Activities in Critical Access Hospitals: Results of the 2004 National CAH Survey - Resources
Date: Sep 2004

Describes quality improvement efforts in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) based on a 2004 survey of 474 CAH administrators. Includes data on the use of clinical guidelines and quality measures in CAHs, and the role of Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs).

...guidelines and quality measures in CAHs, and the role of Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs...

65. Do SNAP Eligibility and Benefit Determinations Sufficiently Reflect Expenses of Older Households? - Resources
Date: Oct 2023

Report investigating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility guidelines to determine whether they are in line with the spending patterns of low-income households with adults over 50. Offers policy recommendations based on findings. Table 1 of the appendix compares the rural and urban share of total expenditures for these households.

...guidelines to determine whether they are in line with the spending patterns of low-income...

66. Public Attitudes, Behaviors, and Beliefs Related to COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders, Nonessential Business Closures, and Public Health Guidance — United States, New York City, and Los Angeles, May 5–12, 2020 - Resources
Date: Jun 2020

Reports on results of a survey of support for stay-at-home orders and nonessential business closures and adherence to COVID-19 mitigation guidelines. Includes brief discussion of differences among rural and urban area respondents related to use of cloth face coverings.

...guidelines. Includes brief discussion of differences among rural and urban area respondents related to use of cloth...

67. Issue Brief: Creating a High-value Telehealth Strategy - Resources
Date: Mar 2020

Explores how hospitals can use telehealth services to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Discusses approaches to deliver telehealth services and provides guidelines to consider when developing a telehealth strategy. Provides examples of how rural hospitals are using telehealth services to meet community needs.

...guidelines to consider when developing a telehealth strategy. Provides examples of how rural hospitals are using...

68. Implications of Proposed Changes to Rural Hospital Payment Designations - Resources
Date: Dec 2012

Discusses the short-term policy implications of proposed changes to the designation and payment guidelines for small rural hospitals. Focuses on proposed changes to rural Medicare payments for hospitals and physicians, as well as a proposal to change the CAH distance requirements.

...guidelines for small rural hospitals. Focuses on proposed changes to rural Medicare payments for hospitals...

69. Cultivate Safety - Resources
Reviewed: Dec 2025

Website offering resources on health and safety for youth in agricultural settings, including consideration of both working and non-working youth. Offers guidelines for supervisors of working youth under 18, video demonstrations, hazard mapping tools, agritourism safety information, and more.

...guidelines for supervisors of working youth under 18, video demonstrations, hazard mapping tools, agritourism safety...

70. Public Education and Awareness Campaigns for Suicide Prevention - RHIhub Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: May 9, 2022

Overview of public education and awareness campaigns for suicide prevention in rural communities.

...guidelines for talking about suicide and best practices for reporting on suicide . The words and messages...