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University of Wisconsin--Madison. 2021. Staying healthy after childbirth (STAC) operational handbook. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 81 pp.

Annotation: This handbook provides guidance for hospitals and health systems interested in implementing STAC, a remote patient monitoring program that helps new mothers with hypertension-related diagnoses safely monitor and treat their blood pressure from home. It describes the program, its benefits, and the research demonstrating its efficacy in reducing postpartum readmissions. The document outlines the core elements of STAC, including daily needs, equipment requirements, enrollment criteria, and the roles of physicians, nurses, and enrollment staff. It also details the processes for patient onboarding, daily nurse assessments, and program completion. The handbook includes treatment algorithms, proper blood pressure measurement techniques, and appendices with program workflows, checklists, consent forms, tip sheets, and documentation templates. Additionally, it provides a sample job description, training plans, and scripts for patient communication.

Keywords: Hypertension, Postpartum, Remoting patient monitoring, Telemedicine
   

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