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The QIO for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resources for Physicians’ Offices

 

 

NHCQF has the following tools and educational materials available to support you in your quality improvement efforts. If you see a tool you like, please contact us and we will customize the tool for your practice.

 

Diabetes - Provider Tools

 

Sample Standing Orders for Diabetes Care  - A template that can be customized for use in your practice.

 

Flow Sheet 1 | Flow Sheet 2 | Flow Sheet 3 | Flow Sheet 4 - Diabetes-specific flow sheets that can be used as a reminder system with individual patient records.

 

Chart Sticker | Foot Exam Sticker | Flu/Pneumo Sticker - Stickers can be placed on the encounter form or medical record of patients with diabetes as a reminder to the provider to assess diabetic indicators.

 

Progress Form 1  | Progress Form 2 - Diabetes-specific progress forms.

 

Eye Exam Fax-Back Form - This form can be given to patients to take with them to their eye doctor, who can indicate his findings and return it to your office.

 

Diabetes - Patient Materials

 

Foot Poster - This poster is ideal for displaying in office reception areas and exam rooms to prompt diabetic patients to remove their shoes and socks.

 

A1c Poster - This poster reminds diabetic patients of the importance of controlling their blood sugar.

 

Missed Lab Work | Dilated Eye Exam | Regular Check-ups - Reminder letters can be given or sent to patients to follow up, encourage or remind patients of the importance of tests.

 

ABC's of Diabetes Care - This handout reminds patients of the important steps they need to follow to take good care of their diabetes.

 

Coping with Diabetes - This handout addresses the emotional well-being of patients with diabetes.

 

Tips for Supporting a Family Member/Friend with Diabetes - This handout gives tips for supporting patients with diabetes as they make life style changes.

 

Immunizations

 

Reminder Letter

 

Mammography

 

Sample Letter

 

 

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