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81. Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Rural U.S. Counties - Resources
Date: Jul 2021

Examines rural-urban differences in environmental factors that impact whether or not adults meet physical activity guidelines based on several federal data sources for 3,140 counties. Discusses variations in natural, social, recreational, and transportation environments by level of rurality.

...guidelines based on several federal data sources for 3,140 counties. Discusses variations in natural...

82. 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...

83. Inequity, Workload, and External Factors: A Descriptive Study on High-Intensity Statin Prescriptions for Patients with Clinical Cardiovascular Disease and at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease - Resources
Date: Oct 2025

Examines adherence to guidelines related to statin prescriptions to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Utilizes medical chart data from 20,923 ASCVD patients according to statin prescribing rates and patient demographics, including rural versus urban residence.

...guidelines related to statin prescriptions to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Utilizes medical chart data...

84. Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients - Resources
Date: Apr 2023

Offers cybersecurity guidelines for healthcare organizations to help reduce cybersecurity risks. Outlines the top five cybersecurity threats, and discusses best practices to combat these threats. Technical Volume 1 discusses cybersecurity practices for small healthcare organizations.

...guidelines for healthcare organizations to help reduce cybersecurity risks. Outlines the top five cybersecurity threats...

85. 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...

86. Models of Success in Rural Maternity Care: ANGELS Network & Millard-Henry Clinic - Resources
Date: Nov 2020

Describes the Antenatal and Neonatal Guidelines, Education, and Learning System (ANGELS) program, a high-risk pregnancy program based at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science designed to improve the ability of tertiary care facilities in the state to deliver low birth weight babies. Discusses the importance of communication between ANGELS staff and partner clinics and the role of telehealth services for specialty care.

...Guidelines, Education, and Learning System (ANGELS) program, a high-risk pregnancy program based at the University...

87. 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...

88. Sharing Your Success: Using Photovoice to Document and Communicate the Impact of Independent Living Services - Resources
Date: Jan 2024

Offers step by step guidelines and best practices for using Photovoice to share impact of a project or service. Includes relevant example release forms, tools, and links to rural example projects.

...guidelines and best practices for using Photovoice to share impact of a project or service...

89. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: The Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 63 - Resources
Date: Feb 2020

Details guidelines for implementing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients, and families. Discusses the different medications available to treat OUD, how and when to administer them, as well as challenges to expanding access to MOUD treatment.

...guidelines for implementing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for healthcare professionals, policymakers, patients, and families...

90. Introduction to Improving Telehealth and Virtual Care for Pain Management and Opioid/Substance Use Disorder - Resources
Date: Jun 2022

Summarizes a meeting of the Pain Management Guidelines and Evidence Standards (PM) and Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (PTR) Working Groups of the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic. Discusses telehealth flexibilities during the COVID-19 public health emergency, telehealth use for pain management, and telehealth-based treatment of opioid and substance use disorders.

...Guidelines and Evidence Standards (PM) and Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (PTR) Working Groups of the National...