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Topic Guides Search Results for: guidelines

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1. Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.

...guidelines. A 2019 MMWR article, Trends in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Urban and Rural...

2. Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessments, and Program Evaluations Overview
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2024

An overview of rural health research, needs assessments, and program evaluations, with tools and resources to support these activities. Discusses the roles each of these activities play in helping rural communities and their partners understand rural health needs and identify effective interventions.

...guidelines and IRB approval processes. Researchers and evaluators must speak directly to tribal leadership to secure...

3. Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Overview
Reviewed: Jun 5, 2024

Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural areas. Answers frequently asked questions about funding, equipment, training, recruitment, continuing education, trauma systems, trauma care, and other topics relating to rural EMS.

...Guidelines , a framework and evidence-based guidelines to mitigate fatigue-related accidents and safety concerns...

4. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview
Reviewed: Aug 27, 2024

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...Guideline that positively impact health include: Prenatal and delivery care Violence and injury prevention Responsive...

5. Oral Health in Rural Communities Overview
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Information, resources, models, and frequently asked questions related to oral health and oral healthcare access in rural areas.

...guidelines for medically-necessary procedures on patients who are, or are suspected to be, infected...

6. Telehealth and Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare Overview
Reviewed: Apr 12, 2024

Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to telehealth and health information technology (HIT) in a rural setting. Discusses opportunities for these technologies to improve healthcare delivery, staffing, privacy, cybersecurity, broadband access, and other related topics.

...guidelines regarding reimbursement for telehealth services. The Center for Connected Health Policy's (CCHP) annual...

7. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Overview
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2024

Resources, information and frequently asked questions related to the requirements and benefits of the rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) program. Covers legislation affecting CAHs, CAH regulations related to Medicare and Medicaid, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, and more.

...Guidelines of the CMS State Operations Manual: Appendix W . What is a swing bed? A swing...

8. Education and Training of the Rural Healthcare Workforce Overview
Reviewed: Dec 9, 2024

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to the education and training of the rural healthcare workforce. Includes use of educational programs to introduce students to healthcare careers, role of community colleges, rural rotations in academic programs, use of technology in training the rural health workforce, and baccalaureate-MD programs.

...guidelines, see the National Rural Health Association Policy Brief, Graduate Medical Education for Rural Practice...

9. Chronic Disease in Rural America Overview
Reviewed: May 20, 2022

Provides resources and information on the impact of chronic disease in rural areas, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Highlights specific chronic diseases, including heart disease and stroke, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, arthritis, and HIV/AIDS.

...guidelines for providers, and educational materials for patients. In recent years, clusters/outbreaks of HIV related...

10. Substance Use and Misuse in Rural Areas Overview
Reviewed: Jun 28, 2023

Provides information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to substance use in rural areas. Describes substance use and misuse and discusses what rural healthcare providers and communities can do related to prevention and treatment.

...guidelines. The goal of this program was to reduce the occurrence of repeat DUI violations...