Health Care Quality Resource Center
Health Care Quality Resource Center
We’re excited to offer you a dedicated space to find up-to-date information on quality and patient safety resources, tools, educational opportunities such as webinars, information on events, news and updates from the WHA Chief Quality Officer, Quality Director, Quality Managers, and more!
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Apr. 28, 2025
CMS Notification of Delay in the Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating
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QualityAlertsDocument
Jan. 14, 2025
Q4 Newborn Screening Summary Report
See the most recent news in quality and patient safety!
QualityAlertsPage
Jan. 1, 2025
Diabetes Care - Standards of Care in Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) “Standards of Care in Diabetes,” referred to here as the Standards of Care, serves as a comprehensive resource to clinicians, researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders. It outlines key elements of diabetes care, sets treatment goals, and provides tools to assess care quality, all aimed at improving diabetes care and outcomes across diverse populations.
ChronicDiseaseManagementPage
Dec. 19, 2024
On Demand: Reaching Across the Divide: Approaches to Multidisciplinary Integrated SUD Treatment (Onl
The purpose of this workshop is to highlight efforts by addiction specialists to bridge gaps in care by collaborating with providers across the healthcare system. Participants will explore the needs in their own systems and communities, as well as learn how to identify and connect with key community stakeholders and partners essential for the continuum of care in treating SUD.
EDOverdoseResponseProtocolPage
Dec. 19, 2024
On Demand: Stimulant Use Disorder: Neurobiology and Management Guidelines (Online Course)
This presentation focuses on stimulant use, covering the neurobiological effects, symptoms of intoxication and washout, and management strategies based on ASAM guidelines. It includes both non-pharmacological interventions and potential pharmacological options for treating stimulant use disorder and washout/intoxication.
EDOverdoseResponseProtocolPage
Dec. 16, 2024
On Demand: The Fourth Wave of the Overdose Crisis: The Role of Psychomotor Stimulants (Online Course
US overdose deaths linked to stimulants, particularly cocaine and methamphetamine, are now second only to fentanyl-related deaths, with fentanyl often found in both drugs. Stimulant use is particularly dangerous due to more lethal forms of methamphetamine and the challenges of engaging and retaining users in treatment, as well as the lack of FDA-approved medications for stimulant use disorder. The presentation covers effective behavioral treatments, especially contingency management, and other evidence-based approaches for clinicians treating stimulant use disorder.
EDOverdoseResponseProtocolDocument
Oct. 11, 2024
Smoking Cessation: Managing and Treating Tobacco Use
Tobacco use can lead to serious health problems. Quitting tobacco greatly decreases the risk of developing tobacco related diseases. Information includes tobacco cessation tools and resources.
ChronicDiseaseManagementPage
Oct. 11, 2024
Quitting Quickinars: Guiding the Way to Becoming Smoke Free
These bite sized learning modules are intended to provide you with quick information on how to work with individuals on their journey to becoming smoke free and provide you with resources to equip yourself with the tools needed to assist individuals.
ChronicDiseaseManagementArticle
Oct. 9, 2024
ThedaCare Implementing Program to Offer Education and Resources
The Overdose Response Protocol, implemented across seven ThedaCare emergency departments, provides help and hope for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder. By offering immediate counseling, medication when needed, and support through a recovery coach, the program aims to reduce barriers to treatment and promote recovery in a safe, non-judgmental environment within the communities they serve.
EDOverdoseResponseProtocolPage
Aug. 16, 2024
On Demand: Quick Start to Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders: Buprenorphine Focus Course Recording
This course was created by WISAM, in order to provide Primary Care Providers who are interested in treating opioid use disorders the opportunity to learn more and ask questions.
EDOverdoseResponseProtocol