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Initiatives

In alignment with our goals, The Center is currently engaging in the following activities. If you would like more information on any of them, please contact us.

Research and Development

  • Telerehab - The use of interactive video technology to provide therapy services in rural areas
  • Mobile Telehealth - The use of portable devices to remotely monitor key health indicators regardless of the recipient’s location
  • Improving Patient Self-Efficacy - The study of how to assist recipients in improving their ability to manage their chronic conditions effectively and consistently

Publications

A number of our articles in the field of chronic care management have been published in peer-reviewed and industry-leading journals. These include:

  • Hennessey, B. & Suter, P. (2009) The Home-Based Chronic Care Model. Caring Magazine
  • Suter, P. (2008) Home Care Agencies Take Note: The Herald of CMS “Never Events” Home Healthcare Nurse
  • Suter, P., Pittman, J., Dobretsov, S., Norman, B., & Suter, W. N. (2008).Rehabilitation in the New Millennium: Videoconferenced-based Therapy. The Remington Report
  • Suter, P. & Hennessey, B.(2008) Money Follows the Person, Technology Leads the Way. The Remington Report.
  • Suter, P. & Suter, N. (2008) Timeless Principles of Learning: A Solid Foundation for Enhancing Chronic Disease Self management. Home Healthcare Nurse.
  • Suter, P, Hennessey B, Harrison G, Fagan M, Norman B, Suter WN. (2008) Home-based Chronic Care: An Integrative Theory Model for Chronic Disease Management.
  • Suter, P, Rogers, J, and Strack, C. (2008) Artificial Nutrition and Hydration in the Terminally Ill: A Reasoned Approach. Home Healthcare Nurse
  • Suter, P, Johnston, D, Suter, WN. (2008) Depression Revealed: The Need for Screening, Treatment and Monitoring. Home Healthcare Nurse
Accepted for Publication:
  • Suter, P., Yeung, C., & Johnston, D. Telehealth Infection Control: A Movement Toward Best Practice. Accepted by Home Healthcare Nurse, May 2009
Articles published referencing BAPIST HEALTH Home Health Network:
  • “Home Health Program Seen as National Model”, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (February 1, 2009)
  • Modern Healthcare article announcing receipt of the “Spirit of Excellence for Quality Award” (December 15, 2008)
  • Home Health National Quality Improvement Organization e-newsletter (June 2008) for description of use of Best Practice Self-Management Support
  • Description of the Home-Based Chronic Care Model referenced in the Remington Report e-letter. (January 2008)
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Chronic Care Management Certification

We have developed an eight-class curriculum for home health clinicians based upon The Home-Based Chronic Care Model. Upon successful completion of the course, clinicians are certified as Home-Based Chronic Care Specialists. This class is taught by Clinical Nurse Specialists certified by the Disease Management Association of America.

Recent and Upcoming Presentations

  • Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care Quality Conference (Hot Springs, Arkansas, June 2008)
  • The Remington Report’s 4th Annual National Pay-for-Performance, Disease Management and Technology Conference (Chicago, August 2008)
  • The Cerner Health Conference (Kansas City, October 2008)
  • National Association of Homecare Annual Meeting (Fort Lauderdale, October 2008)
  • Congressional Briefing on Home Health Care - Exciting new developments in the provision of home health services to include chronic care management and remote patient monitoring - Friday, February 20, 2009 Capitol Building, Washington, DC
  • 14th Annual International Meeting and Exposition of the American Telemedicine Association April 27th, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada
    Presentation Title: A Smart Phone Enabled Remote Monitoring and Disease Management Program for Employees with Diabetes
  • 14th Annual International Meeting and Exposition of the American Telemedicine Association April 27th, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada
    Poster presentation: Telerehabilitation: A Videoconferencing Solution for Broad Application
  • Remington Report 5th Annual Pay-4-Performance and Disease Management Conference, Chicago, Ill, August 13, 14, 2009
    Two presentations:
    1. New Chronic Care Model Leads To Great Patient Compliance - A Case Study Integrating Technology
    2. Advances in Telehealth Management
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Conferences

The Center of Excellence Inaugural Summit will be held April 20-21, 2009 at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. Please click here for more information and to register for the conference.

Web-based Education

We are also preparing web-based education courses that will appeal to a wide range of audiences:

  • Homecare administrators, clinicians and support staff
  • Physicians’ clinical and support staff
  • Hospital administrators, discharge planners, and clinical staff
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities clinical staff

These classes can be tailored to your individual needs. Please watch this website for announcements regarding their availability.

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