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Displaying records 61 through 80 (402 total).

Phipps KR. 2022. Transforming Oral Health for Families (TOHF): Environmental scan 2021-2022 chartbook. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 30 pp.

Annotation: The chartbook contains data about factors that could impact the integration of oral health care into primary care for pregnant women, infants, and children at high risk for oral disease in 11 states and Washington, DC, as part of the Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the MCH Safety Net, an initiative funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau related to scope of practice for medical and dental providers, Medicaid billing and reimbursement, dental hygienists, dental therapists, community health workers, and teledentistry. It also presents information about the NOHI projects and the environmental scan data collection tool. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Community health, Dental hygienists, Medicaid, Oral health, Reimbursement, Service integration, Teledentistry

Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration. 2022. Community health worker and care coordination: Best practices. Denver, CO: National Network for Oral Health Access, 6 pp.

Annotation: This report presents best practices from community health centers that have implemented innovative care-coordination strategies for medical and dental integration. It provides an introduction to The Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program, and discusses patient outreach, appointment making, data collection, and integration activities. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Community health centers, Community health workers , Data collection, Oral health, Outreach, School age children, Service integration

Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration. 2022. Community health workers for integrated care coordination . Denver, CO: National Network for Oral Health Access, 2 pp. (Health center oral health program promising practice)

Annotation: This brief provides information about how Crescent Community Health Center (CHC) in Iowa has implemented a care-coordination effort using community health workers as a part of the Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program, which supports the efforts of community health centers in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio to increase access to oral health care among children. The brief describes the CHC’s goals, activities, and accomplishments; offers background about the CHC; and discusses its plans for expansion. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Community health centers, Iowa, Oral health, Service integration, State programs

National Network for Oral Health Access. 2022. Improving care coordination and health outcomes for diabetic patients through medical and dental integration. Denver, CO: National Network for Oral Health Access, 2 pp. (Health center oral health program promising practice)

Annotation: This report describes Improving Care Coordination and Health Outcomes for Diabetic Patients Through Medical and Dental Integration, a program run by CommUnityCare (CUC). The program’s purpose is to increase access to oral health care and general health care for people with diabetes to help improve chronic disease outcomes. It discusses how the program started, what happens during a patient visit, what CUC learned while launching the program, and plans for the future. Data showing the increase in the percentage of patients with diabetes who received care as well as of those who had a current A1c test are included.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Diabetes mellitus, Oral health, Service integration, State programs, Texas

National Council for Mental Wellbeing. 2022. Oral health, mental health and substance use: Recommendations and findings from the Oral health integration ECHO. Washington, DC: National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 8 pp.

Annotation: This brief provides findings from a project conducted to integrate oral health care into behavioral health care for health professional organizations across the country using the ECHO model—a learning framework that can be applied across disciplines to effect sustainable change. The brief includes a project summary and a discussion of project accomplishments, an explanation of the need for and barriers to advancing the integration of oral health care and behavioral health care, and recommendations.

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Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Mental health, Oral health, Service integration, Substance abuse

HealthEfficient, and Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. 2022. District of Columbia: Oral health environmental scan 2021. Albany, NY: HealthEfficient, Transforming Oral Health for Families, 2 pp.

Annotation: This report describes an environmental scan focused on identifying areas of opportunity to advance the integration of oral health care into primary care in community health centers in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. Topics include access to oral health care, oral health scope of practice, fluoride varnish, community water fluoridation, and strategies for the future. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Community health centers, District of Columbia, Fluoride, Oral health, Primary care, Service integration, State programs

HealthEfficient, and Maryland Dental Action Coalition. 2022. Maryland: Oral health environmental scan 2021. Albany, NY: HealthEfficient, Transforming Oral Health for Families, 2 pp.

Annotation: This report describes an environmental scan focused on identifying areas of opportunity to advance the integration of oral health care into primary care in community health centers in Maryland participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. Topics include access to oral health care, oral health scope of practice, teledentistry, fluoride varnish, community water fluoridation, and strategies for the future. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Community health centers, Fluoride, Maryland, Oral health, Primary care, Service integration, State programs, Teledentistry

HealthEfficient, and Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. 2022. New York: Oral health environmental scan 2021. Albany, NY: HealthEfficient, Transforming Oral Health for Families, 2 pp.

Annotation: This report describes an environmental scan focused on identifying areas of opportunity to advance the integration of oral health care into primary care in community health centers in New York participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. Topics include access to oral health care; oral health scope of practice, licensing, and medical setting rules; teledentistry; fluoride varnish; community water fluoridation; and strategies for the future. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Community health centers, Fluoride, New York, Oral health, Primary care, Service integration, State programs, Teledentistry

HealthEfficient, and Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. 2022. Virginia: Oral health environmental scan 2021. Albany, NY: HealthEfficient, Transforming Oral Health for Families, 2 pp.

Annotation: This report describes an environmental scan focused on identifying opportunities to integrate oral health care into primary care in community health centers in Virginia participating in the Transforming Oral Health for Families project, part of federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. Topics include oral health care in Virginia, oral health scope of practice, teledentistry, and strategies for the future. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Community health centers, Oral health, Primary care, Service integration, State programs, Teledentistry, Virginia

Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration. 2022. Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration (MNOHI): Instructions for accessing the MNOHI training modules. [Lansing, MI]: Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration, 1 p.

Annotation: These instructions explain how to access two online trainings: Oral Health in the Well Child Visit and Condensed Smiles for Life: National Oral Health Curriculum, modules 2 and 6, intended for use by the Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. The well child training focuses on five clinical competencies for children ages 6–11. The Smiles for Life: National Oral Health Curriculum modules focus on child oral health, caries risk assessment, fluoride varnish, and counseling. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Collaboration, Communication, Community health centers, Counseling, Dental caries, Fluoride, Health education, Oral health, Prevention, Primary care, Risk assessment, School age children, Service integration, Training

Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration. 2022. Patient satisfaction survey and 12/17/25. [Lansing, MI]: Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration, 6 pp.

Annotation: This survey is intended for use with parents or other caregivers whose child is a patient at a community health center (CHC) participating in the Midwest Network for Oral Health Integration project, part of the federally funded Networks for Oral Health Integration (NOHI) Within the Maternal and Child Health Safety Net program. The survey, which includes three versions (English, Spanish, and Arabic) comprises questions for parents or other caregivers to answer to help CHCs provide care for their child. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Community health centers, Health care delivery, Non English language materials, Oral health, School age children, Service integration, Spanish language materials, Surveys

Vermont Department of Health. 2022. Vermont oral health plan 2022. Burlington, VT: Vermont Department of Health, 38 pp.

Annotation: The purpose of this oral health plan is improve the oral health of all Vermonters and, in particular, to move closer to oral health equity in the state. The plan defines health equity, discusses past and ongoing efforts to improve oral health in Vermont, and presents updates from the field. The following plan goals are discussed: increase access to oral health care, expand the dental workforce, expand school-based oral health programs, expand community water fluoridation, enhance oral health surveillance, promote quality-improvement initiatives, and increase the integration of oral health and primary care.

Keywords: Access to health care, Fluoride, Oral health, Oral health equity, Quality assurance, School health, Service integration, State materials, Strategic plans, Surveillance, Vermont

Arends K, Maresh S. 2022. Oral health is key to overall health: Improving dental coverage in Nebraska Medicaid. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Appleseed, 21 pp. (Core issues: A Nebraska Appleseed policy brief)

Annotation: The brief provides information on a capacity-inventory tool developed to assist states in their efforts to improve state capacity to integrate oral health care and primary care for pregnant women. The brief discusses the importance of good oral health and strategies to advance oral health equity for the maternal and child health population. It also presents a list of factors contributing to state systems-level capacity to improve integration of oral health care and primary care for pregnant women organized by broad categories. A list of other frameworks that informed how the capacity inventory categories were determined is included.

Keywords: Oral health equity, Oral health, Pregnant women, Primary care, Service integration, State programs

Barovechio P, Easterly G, Hall K, Outhuse A. 2022. Care coordination toolkit: A guide to implementing care coordination elements into clinic workflow . New Orleans: Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health, 27 pp.

Annotation: The toolkit provides guidelines, action steps, and resources to help health providers integrate care coordination elements into their practice. Using a quality improvement framework, it is divided into actionable steps and arranged for ease of use at any (or various) stages of implementation. The toolkit is intended for use by pediatric medical providers and staff (physicians, nurses, social workers, clinic managers, support staff, etc.) who want to maximize their capacity to make care coordination services as efficient and effective as possible in their clinic. This includes improving existing services, or integrating new services, into the regular clinic practice.

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Children with special health care needs, Louisiana , Quality improvement, Service coordination, Service integration, State initiatives

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. 2022. Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP. Washington, DC: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, 178 pp.

Annotation: This report addresses a range of issues facing the Medicaid program. Topics include monitoring access to health care (including oral health care), improving the oversight and transparency of directed payments, improving access to vaccines for adults, encouraging the use of health information technology among behavioral health professionals, requiring states to integrate care for people who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and advancing health equity in Medicaid.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adult health, Behavior health, Heath information, Medicaid, Medicare, Oral health, Reimbursement, Service integration, Technology, Vaccines

Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health. 2022. Lifeline for moms perinatal mental health toolkit. Los Angeles, CA: Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, 50 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit provides actionable information, algorithms, and clinical resources to help obstetric providers address perinatal mental health conditions. The toolkit includes guidance on implementing perinatal mental health screening, discussing mental health with patients, and responding to positive screens. It contains patient screening tools for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as provider scoring guides. The toolkit outlines treatment options for mild, moderate, and severe illness, including medication and therapy referrals. It also includes algorithms for assessing risk of suicide and harm to baby, managing bipolar disorder and psychosis, and follow-up treatment. Patient handouts cover an action plan for mood changes, a self-care plan, and educational resources. The appendix provides a summary of perinatal mental health conditions, the PCL-C screening tool for PTSD, follow-up screening forms, and a patient safety screener.

Keywords: Guidelines, Mental health, Obstetrical care, Perinatal care, Screening, Service integration

Minnesota Department of Health, Oral Health Program. [2021]. Minnesota state oral health plan 2020-2030: Building collaboration for collective action. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health, 78 pp.

Annotation: This report outlines goals and strategies for advancing oral health equity, increasing access to oral health care, preventing oral disease, and improving oral health in Minnesota. It included five key focus areas: oral health infrastructure; access to oral health care; health systems integration; disability, special health care needs, and inclusion; and data. Oral health disparities in Minnesota, work and achievements since Minnesota’s first state oral health plan, best practices, and future directions are also discussed.

Keywords: Access to health care, Data, Health care systems, Health equity, Minnesota, Oral health, Prevention, Service integration, Special health care needs, State planning

National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Bowling Business Strategies. [2021]. Oral health, mental health, and substance use treatment: A framework for increased coordination and integration. Washington, DC: National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 32 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit is designed to serve as a guide for health professionals, organizations, health systems, states, and payers interested in advancing the integration and coordination of oral health, mental health, and substance use care and treatment. It presents a coordination and integration framework based on 10 models. For each model, a description is provided, along with examples of the model in practice, key planning questions, potential funding approaches, potential data-monitoring measures, a list of tools, and an example or case study.

Keywords: Care coordination, Health care systems, Mental health, Oral health, Service integration, Substance use behavior, Treatment

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2021. EQIPP: Oral health best practices. Chicago, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 item.

Annotation: This course is designed to help pediatric primary care health professionals (PPHPs) recognize the role they play in providing oral health care. Topics include the importance of the dental home, caries risk assessment including examination of teeth and gums, oral health anticipatory guidance, and fluoride varnish application. The course also covers steps to handle oral injuries if they occur and how families can prevent them.

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Keywords: Children, Continuing education, Fluorides, Infants, Maternal health, Oral health, Oral health care, Pediatric care, Perinatal care, Preventive health services, Primary care, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Resources for professionals, Service integration

Bopp V, Schroeder S, Kiefer C. 2021. Medical-dental integration manual. Bismarck, ND: Oral Health Program, North Dakota Department of Health; Grand Forks, ND: Center for Rural Health, University of North Dakota, 51 pp.

Annotation: This manual is intended for health professionals interested in integrating a dental hygienist into a medical care team. It discusses billing, contracting, rules and regulations, and scope of dental hygiene practice specific to North Dakota. It also provides information related to workflow, patient data, and education relevant to health professionals outside North Dakota. The manual discusses scheduling a visit, the oral health screening process, integrating a dental hygienist into the workflow, electronic medical and dental records, care coordination, charging and billing services, rules and regulations, and medical resident and clinical staff evaluation.

Keywords: , Care coordination, Health education, North Dakota, Oral health, Pediatricians, Primary care, Regulations, Service integration, State programs

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