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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties, Colorado (2016)

Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; Bharmal, Nazleen [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096180

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report is a case study on three Colorado counties that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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Stakeholder Perspectives on a Culture of Health : Key Findings (2016)

Acosta, Joie D. [VerfasserIn] ; Whitley, Margaret D. [VerfasserIn] ; May, Linnea Warren [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833093851 , 9780833092250

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Medicine: general issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Public administration

Abstract: Since 2013, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has embarked on a pioneering effort to advance a Culture of Health in which “everyone in our diverse society leads healthier lives now and for generations to come." To put the Culture of Health vision into action, RAND Health supported development of an action framework and measurement strategy. This report summarizes the stakeholder engagement efforts RAND used to inform this work

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on Illinois (2016)

Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; Lopez, Christian [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096241

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Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this brief reports on a case study on Illinois that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : Seven Case Studies from Local and State Health Departments (2016)

Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; Armstrong, Courtney [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096258

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Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: This report summarizes seven case studies to highlight innovative models and best practices from seven case studies that leverage local health department (LHD) efforts in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment to facilitate knowledge transfer to other geographic regions. Also, they provide guidance and insight into the current and future role of LHDs, as states continue to enroll residents in health insurance coverage

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on Boston and Massachusetts (2016)

Heyer, Kate [VerfasserIn] ; Bharmal, Nazleen [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096203

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report describes a case study on Boston and Massachusetts that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on West Virginia (2016)

Elligers, Julia Joh [VerfasserIn] ; Bharmal, Nazleen [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096210

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report describes a case study on West Virginia that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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Building a National Culture of Health : Background, Action Framework, Measures, and Next Steps (2016)

Chandra, Anita [VerfasserIn] ; Acosta, Joie D. [VerfasserIn] ; Carman, Katherine Grace [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833094438 , 9780833092946

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Keywords: Nursing & ancillary services ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: In 2013, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) embarked on a pioneering effort to advance a Culture of Health initiative. A Culture of Health places well-being at the center of every aspect of life, with the goal of enabling everyone in our diverse society to lead healthier lives. To implement this vision, RWJF worked with RAND to develop an action framework that identifies how the nation will work toward achieving these outcomes

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Development of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation National Survey of Health Attitudes : Description and Top-Line Summary Data (2016)

Carman, Katherine Grace [VerfasserIn] ; Chandra, Anita [VerfasserIn] ; Miller, Carolyn [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833094049

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Keywords: Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: This report describes the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s National Survey of Health Attitudes, part of the foundation’s Culture of Health strategy. The foundation undertook this survey to measure key constructs that could not be measured in other data sources, primarily addressing the action area making health a shared value. The report describes the survey development and provides the text of the survey and summary statistics of the data

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on Tacoma–Pierce County, Washington (2016)

Bharmal, Nazleen [VerfasserIn] ; Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833096197

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series on innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report describes a case study on Tacoma–Pierce County, Washington, that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on Houston, Texas (2016)

Runnels, Laura [VerfasserIn] ; Heyer, Kate [VerfasserIn] ; Armstrong, Courtney [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096227

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this brief reports on a case study on Houston, Texas, that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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Assessing the Role of State and Local Public Health in Outreach and Enrollment for Expanded Coverage : A Case Study on New Orleans, Louisiana (2016)

Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; Lopez, Christian [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Laurie T. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833096234

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; History of the Americas ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Part of a series highlighting innovative models and best practices for leveraging local health departments’ involvement in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment, this report describes a case study on New Orleans, Louisiana, that captures nuanced differences in how health departments support these efforts, identifies facilitators and barriers to these approaches, and develop lessons learned from these activities

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When Race/Ethnicity Data Are Lacking : Using Advanced Indirect Estimation Methods to Measure Disparities (2016)

Fremont, Allen [VerfasserIn] ; Weissman, Joel S. [VerfasserIn] ; Hoch, Emily [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833095169

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Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Clinical & internal medicine ; Social research & statistics

Abstract: This report describes the use of indirect estimation methods, such as Bayesian Indirect Surname Geocoding, to estimate racial/ethnic populations in health care records, which often lack such data, and the use of such methods to measure disparities in quality of care across racial/ethnic groups, as well as to monitor health care utilization and improvement

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Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention : A Theoretical Model and Review of the Empirical Literature (2015)

Burnette, Crystal [VerfasserIn] ; Ramchand, Rajeev [VerfasserIn] ; Ayer, Lynsay [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833089076

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Keywords: Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: In recent years, the rising rate of suicides by military personnel has generated concern among policymakers, military leaders, and the public at large. Based on a recommendation from an earlier RAND report on preventing suicide among military personnel, this report reviews the literature on gatekeeper models of suicide prevention to better understand what is known about the effectiveness of gatekeepers and gatekeeper training

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Using Cost-Effectiveness Analysis to Prioritize Spending on Traffic Safety (2015)

Ecola, Liisa [VerfasserIn] ; Batorsky, Benjamin [VerfasserIn] ; Ringel, Jeanne S. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833093677

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Keywords: Public health & preventive medicine ; Highway & traffic engineering ; Road & motor vehicles: general interest

Abstract: This report examines how traffic safety funding could be spent to reduce motor vehicle crash–related injuries and deaths. Specifically, it assesses three issues: the most cost-effective interventions at the national and state levels, whether to allocate incremental funding increases to all states or spend the funds in targeted states, and how best to allocate funds that target drunk driving

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Information and Communication Technologies in Behavioral Health : A Literature Review with Recommendations for the Air Force (2015)

Breslau, Joshua [VerfasserIn] ; Engel, Charles C. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833093448 , 9780833090126

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Keywords: Air forces & warfare ; Medical equipment & techniques ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Abnormal psychology ; Psychology

Abstract: The dramatic evolution in information and communication technologies (ICTs) online and on smartphones has led to rapid innovations in behavioral health care. To assist the U.S. Air Force in developing a strategy for use of ICTs, the authors reviewed the scientific literature on applications of ICTs to prevent and treat behavioral health conditions

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Faith-Based Organizations and Veteran Reintegration : Enriching the Web of Support (2015)

Werber, Laura [VerfasserIn] ; Derose, Kathryn Pitkin [VerfasserIn] ; Rudnick, Mollie [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833091383

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Keywords: Military veterans ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Religion & politics

Abstract: Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are an important resource for veterans as they readjust to civilian life. Interviews show that FBOs not only help veterans with spiritual matters but address diverse areas of veteran health and well-being. Although FBO reintegration support is unique and even preferred at times, there are limits to what they can do. This report suggests ways to better integrate them into the web of support

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Environmental Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2015)

Shih, Regina A. [VerfasserIn] ; Meadows, Sarah O. [VerfasserIn] ; Mendeloff, John [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833093141 , 9780833090997

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Air forces & warfare ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It identifies key environmental stressors experienced by Airmen and examines key resilience factors in the domain of environmental fitness, focusing specifically on prevention and protective measures

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Improving Care for Chronic Conditions : Current Practices and Future Trends in Health Plan Programs (2015)

Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; Mengistu, Tewodaj [VerfasserIn] ; Klautzer, Lisa [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833091475

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Keywords: Health systems & services ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: The need for better management of chronic conditions is urgent. Many health plans have developed innovative approaches to improving care for their members with chronic conditions. This report documents the current range of health plans’ chronic care management services, identifies best practices and industry trends, and examines factors in plans’ operating environment that limit their ability to optimize chronic care programs

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Final Report : Evaluation of Tools and Metrics to Support Employer Selection of Health Plans (2014)

Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; Van Busum, Kristin R. [VerfasserIn] ; Martsolf, Grant [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833086075

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Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: The Affordable Care Act places strong emphasis on quality of care as a means to improve outcomes for Americans and promote the financial sustainability of our health care system. This report attempts to help employers understand the structural differences between health plans and the performance dimensions along which plans can differ, as well as to educate employers about available tools that can be used to evaluate plan options

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An Examination of New York State’s Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care Services for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (2014)

Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Breslau, Joshua [VerfasserIn] ; Schmidt, John W. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089748

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Keywords: Complementary therapies, healing & health ; History of the Americas ; Medical equipment & techniques ; Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Several ongoing New York state initiatives promote integrated care for adults with serious mental illness, provided or coordinated by community mental health center staff. This report examines Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grants, Medicaid Incentives, and Medicaid Health Homes and concludes with recommendations for strengthening state integrated care initiatives

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Quantitative Evaluation of the Impact of the Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati (2014)

Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; Liu, Hangsheng [VerfasserIn] ; Hirshman, Samuel [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089625 , 9780833087546

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Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical research ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: Recently, large employers, health plans, and health care providers in the Cincinnati area joined with community organizations in an effort to improve health care and population health, as well as reduce health care costs. The resulting Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati was implemented in 2009. In 2012, RAND Health Advisory Services assessed the Initiative’s progress to date

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Mapping Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Care : A Pilot Assessment of LDL Cholesterol Testing Rates in a California Health Plan (2014)

Bird, Chloe E. [VerfasserIn] ; Fremont, Allen [VerfasserIn] ; Hanson, Mark [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833084613

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Keywords: Coping with illness & specific conditions ; History of the Americas ; Cardiovascular medicine ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: The care women receive for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes—and their health outcomes—continue to lag behind those of men, even for routine care. Awareness of and action to address gender gaps in women’s CVD care are limited, in part, because quality of care is not routinely measured and reported by gender. This pilot project describes and maps gender differences in CVD and diabetes care using data from a large health plan

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Evaluation of the SAMHSA Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) Grant Program : Final Report (Task 13) (2014)

Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Eberhart, Nicole K. [VerfasserIn] ; Schmidt Hackbarth, Nicole [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833086501

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Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology ; Coping with personal problems

Abstract: Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) is intended to improve the overall wellness of people with serious mental illness by providing integrated health care services in a setting where the population already receives care. This report describes the results of RAND’s evaluation of the PBHCI grants program, including how grantee programs were implemented, whether the program leads to improvements in outcomes, and which program models and features lead to better processes of care and consumer outcomes

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Behavioral Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2014)

Robson, Sean [VerfasserIn] ; Salcedo, Nicholas [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833090072 , 9780833084507

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Air forces & warfare ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between behavioral fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that relate to sleep, alcohol use, and tobacco use

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Psychological Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2014)

Robson, Sean [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833085689 , 9780833080769

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between psychological fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism

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Nutritional Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2014)

Florez, Karen R. [VerfasserIn] ; Shih, Regina A. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Margret T. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833090065 , 9780833082602

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Air forces & warfare ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between nutritional fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism

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An Evaluation of the Implementation and Perceived Utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program (2014)

Gonzalez, Gabriella C. [VerfasserIn] ; Singh, Reema [VerfasserIn] ; Schell, Terry L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833087133 , 9780833086280

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Abnormal psychology ; Psychology

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense has implemented many programs to support service members experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury. This report describes RAND’s assessment of one such program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), an Air Force psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen’s reactions to stress during and after deployment

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Quantifying the Contribution of Public Parks to Physical Activity and Health : Introducing SOPARC (2014)

Cohen, Deborah A. [VerfasserIn] ; Sturm, Roland [VerfasserIn] ; Han, Bing [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089496

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Keywords: History of the Americas ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: This paper introduces the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), a reliable, valid, and easy-to-use tool for quantifying park use and park-based physical activity. The authors explain what SOPARC is and how it is used, as well as provide background information on the importance of physical activity to health

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Workplace Wellness Programs Study : Final Report (2013)

Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; Liu, Hangsheng [VerfasserIn] ; Caloyeras, John P. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833081216 , 9780833080738

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; Teaching of students with English as a second language (TESOL) ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: The report investigates the characteristics of workplace wellness programs, their prevalence and impact on employee health and medical cost, facilitators of their success, and the role of incentives in such programs. The authors employ four data collection and analysis streams: a literature review, a survey of employers, a longitudinal analysis of medical claims and wellness program data from a sample of employers, and five employer case studies

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Evaluation of the Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) Guidelines for Foodborne Disease Outbreak Response and Associated Toolkit (2013)

Ringel, Jeanne S. [VerfasserIn] ; Huang, Christina Y. [VerfasserIn] ; Morganti, Kristy Gonzalez [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833083685

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: With reducing the burden of foodborne disease among its primary goals, the multidisciplinary Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) developed the Guidelines for Foodborne Outbreak Response (2009) and a companion Toolkit (2011) to improve foodborne disease outbreak detection and response at the state and local levels. This study assesses the distribution and use of the CIFOR Guidelines and Toolkit to determine whether and to what extent they are reaching their intended users and achieving their goals

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District of Columbia Community Health Needs Assessment (2013)

Chandra, Anita [VerfasserIn] ; Blanchard, Janice C. [VerfasserIn] ; Ruder, Teague [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833082008 , 9780833080530

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Nursing & ancillary services ; Health systems & services ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: This report guides the District of Columbia Healthy Communities Collaborative’s decisions about where and how to allocate resources and implement appropriate health interventions for the population it serves. The community health needs assessment described in this report includes quantitative analysis of existing demographic, health status, and hospital service use data for the District of Columbia, as well as analysis of current stakeholder perspectives, health policy, and investment priorities

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Toward Integrated DoD Biosurveillance : Assessment and Opportunities (2013)

Moore, Melinda [VerfasserIn] ; Fisher, Gail [VerfasserIn] ; Stevens, Clare [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833084668 , 9780833081513

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Keywords: Defence strategy, planning & research ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Military engineering

Abstract: In the context of the 2012 National Strategy for Biosurveillance, the Office of Management and Budget asked the Department of Defense (DoD) to review its biosurveillance programs. DoD biosurveillance supports three strategic missions and four desired outcomes. More near-real-time analysis and better internal and external integration could enhance its performance and value. Improvements are needed in key enablers, including funding

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Physical Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2013)

Robson, Sean [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833083777 , 9780833079954

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between physical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address work-related physical fitness and health-related physical fitness

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Spiritual Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2013)

Yeung, Douglas [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Margret T. [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833083784 , 9780833079312

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between spiritual fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature: a spiritual worldview, personal religious or spiritual practices, support from a spiritual community, and spiritual coping

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Medical Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2013)

Shih, Regina A. [VerfasserIn] ; Meadows, Sarah O. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Margret T. [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079008 , 9780833078971

Language: Undetermined

Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between medical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature, which address preventive care, the presence and management of injuries and chronic conditions, and facilitators and barriers to access of appropriate health care

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Strategically Aligned Family Research : Supporting Soldier and Family Quality of Life Research for Policy Decisionmaking (2013)

Sims, Carra S. [VerfasserIn] ; Wong, Anny [VerfasserIn] ; Bana, Sarah H. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833081148 , 9780833077899

Language: Undetermined

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Keywords: Advice on careers & achieving success ; Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Military engineering

Abstract: The Army spends a great deal on soldier and family support or quality of life (QOL) programs intended to ease the stress of military life and thus enhance well-being, improve readiness, and sustain recruiting and retention. The Army wants to develop a research agenda that defines the QOL needs of soldiers and families, helps gauge the success of programs, improves coordination of research efforts, and determines how best to allocate resources

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Social Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2013)

McGene, Juliana [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079305 , 9780833078469

Language: Undetermined

Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: One of a series of reports designed to support Air Force leadership in promoting resilience among Airmen, its civilian employees, and Air Force family members, this report examines social fitness, or the combination of resources from social connections that influence how individuals respond to stressful circumstances. It assesses the current social fitness constructs and measures in scientific literature to identify methods of increasing social connectedness and support among U.S. Airmen and their families

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Evaluation of the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Program : Progress Through 2011 – Summary (2012)

Engberg, John [VerfasserIn] ; Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Lovejoy, Susan L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079466 , 9780833076755

Language: Undetermined

Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical research ; Giving up smoking

Abstract: In 2001, Arkansas ranked 45th of 50 states on a composite score of all health outcomes. Arkansas is now a regional leader in tobacco control. This summary of the final biennial report documents the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission’s continued activity and progress, and gauges the effectiveness of the state’s seven health-related programs in the past decade. Included is an evaluation of the changes in health outcomes attributed to these programs

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Interventions to Prevent Suicide : A Literature Review to Guide Evaluation of California's Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (2012)

Acosta, Joie D. [VerfasserIn] ; Ramchand, Rajeev [VerfasserIn] ; Jaycox, Lisa H. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079480

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: Prevention and early intervention initiatives aim to reduce the incidence of suicide, and the authors evaluate these initiatives by reviewing suicide prevention (SP) literature to learn about SP program effectiveness and the methodologies previously used to evaluate SP programs. Using evidence from the literature review, they provide an overview of the epidemiology of suicides and of non-fatal self-inflicted injuries in California and present a framework for conceptualizing SP programs

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Interventions to Reduce Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination : A Literature Review to Guide Evaluation of California's Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (2012)

Collins, Rebecca L. [VerfasserIn] ; Wong, Eunice C. [VerfasserIn] ; Cerully, Jennifer L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833083586

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: A number of programs aim to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness, and they can include a variety of components such as training, education, media campaigns, and contact with people with mental illness. Stigma and discrimination reduction activities are evaluated in this report, using evidence from an extensive literature review

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Evaluation of the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Program : Progress Through 2011 (2012)

Engberg, John [VerfasserIn] ; Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Lovejoy, Susan L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079862 , 9780833076298

Language: Undetermined

Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical research ; Giving up smoking

Abstract: In 2001, Arkansas ranked 45th of 50 states on a composite score of all health outcomes. Arkansas is now a regional leader in tobacco control. This final biennial report documents the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission’s continued activity and progress, and gauges the effectiveness of the state’s seven health-related programs in the past decade. Included is an evaluation of the changes in health outcomes attributed to these programs

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofit Organizations : A Review of the Literature (2012)

Sontag-Padilla, Lisa M. [VerfasserIn] ; Staplefoote, Lynette [VerfasserIn] ; Morganti, Kristy Gonzalez [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833082787

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Keywords: Personal finance ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: Nonprofits face a myriad of challenges in establishing and maintaining financial sustainability, and these challenges are exacerbated for nonprofits serving low-resources, high-need communities. This literature review identifies key themes and findings that may inform operations and decisionmaking related to improving sustainability in such organizations

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Interventions to Improve Student Mental Health : A Literature Review to Guide Evaluation of California's Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (2012)

Stein, Bradley D. [VerfasserIn] ; Sontag-Padilla, Lisa M. [VerfasserIn] ; Osilla, Karen Chan [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833083579

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Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: The authors review data on the prevalence of youth mental health disorders and schools’ use of student mental health (SMH) programs. They also describe the role of schools in addressing SMH concerns and outline a conceptual model for guiding evaluation of SMH programs. Finally, they touch on issues related to students’ access to resources and services and review some of the challenges associated with evaluating SMH programs

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A Blueprint for Improving the Promotion and Delivery of Adult Vaccination in the United States (2012)

Harris, Katherine M. [VerfasserIn] ; Uscher-Pines, Lori [VerfasserIn] ; Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833059789

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Coping with illness & specific conditions ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical profession

Abstract: Vaccine-preventable disease continues to take a heavy toll on adults despite the widespread availability of effective vaccines. This report identifies where efforts to improve the delivery of adult vaccination have stalled and recommends targeted strategies that are supported by available evidence and build on existing infrastructure

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Understanding the Public Health Implications of Prisoner Reentry in California : State-of-the-State Report (2011)

Davis, Lois M. [VerfasserIn] ; Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; Derose, Kathryn Pitkin [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833059161 , 9780833059147

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Crime & criminology

Abstract: Examines the health care needs of newly released California prisoners; the communities most affected by reentry and the health care safety net of those communities; the critical roles that health care providers, other social services, and family members play in successful reentry; and the effects of reentry on the children and families of incarcerated individuals. Recommends how to improve access for this population in the current fiscal environment

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Building Community Resilience to Disasters : A Way Forward to Enhance National Health Security (2011)

Chandra, Anita [VerfasserIn] ; Acosta, Joie D. [VerfasserIn] ; Stern, Stefanie [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833052094 , 9780833051950

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Keywords: Public health & preventive medicine ; Regional & area planning ; Social impact of disasters

Abstract: Community resilience, or the sustained ability of a community to withstand and recover from adversity, has become a key policy issue. This report provides a roadmap for federal, state, and local leaders who are developing plans to enhance community resilience for health security threats and describes options for building community resilience in key areas

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Toward a Culture of Consequences : Performance-Based Accountability Systems for Public Services (2010)

Stecher, Brian M. [VerfasserIn] ; Camm, Frank [VerfasserIn] ; Damberg, Cheryl L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833050830 , 9780833050151

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Examinations & assessment ; Educational strategies & policy ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Performance-based accountability systems (PBASs) link incentives to measured performance to improve services to the public. Research suggests that PBASs influence provider behaviors, but little is known about PBAS effectiveness at achieving performance goals. This study examines nine PBASs that are drawn from five sectors: child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation

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Analyzing the Operation of Performance-Based Accountability Systems for Public Services (2010)

Camm, Frank [VerfasserIn] ; Stecher, Brian M. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833050847 , 9780833050045

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Keywords: Management decision making ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: This report describes a framework used to organize available empirical information on one form of performance-based management, a performance-based accountability system (PBAS), which identifies individuals or organizations that must change their behavior to improve an activity's performance, an incentive structure to motivate those changes, and measures tailored to inform the incentive structure

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Toward a Culture of Consequences : Performance-Based Accountability Systems for Public Services -- Executive Summary (2010)

Stecher, Brian M. [VerfasserIn] ; Camm, Frank [VerfasserIn] ; Damberg, Cheryl L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833050359 , 9780833050168

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Examinations & assessment ; Educational strategies & policy ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Performance-based accountability systems (PBASs) link incentives to measured performance to improve services to the public. Research suggests that PBASs influence provider behaviors, but little is known about PBASs' effectiveness at achieving their performance goals. This document explores the design and effectiveness of nine PBASs in five sectors: child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation

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Assessing Patient Safety Practices and Outcomes in the U.S. Health Care System (2009)

Farley, Donna O. [VerfasserIn] ; Ridgely, M. Susan [VerfasserIn] ; Mendel, Peter [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833049025 , 9780833047748

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Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Social welfare & social services

Abstract: Presents the results of a two-year study that analyzes how patient safety practices are being adopted by U.S. health care providers, examines hospital experiences with a patient safety culture survey, and assesses patient safety outcomes trends. In case studies of four U.S. communities, researchers collected information on the dynamics of local patient safety activities and on adoption of safe practices by hospitals

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Support for Students Exposed to Trauma : The SSET Program (2009)

Jaycox, Lisa H. [VerfasserIn] ; Langley, Audra [VerfasserIn] ; Dean, Kristin L. [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833047625 , 9780833047328

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Keywords: Educational strategies & policy ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Age groups: children

Abstract: Exposure to violence adversely affects many children in American communities. The Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) program is a series of ten teacher- or school counselor-led lessons aimed at reducing distress for middle school students who have been exposed to a traumatic life event. The program includes skill-building techniques geared toward changing maladaptive thoughts and promoting positive behaviors

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National Evaluation of the Demonstration to Improve the Recruitment and Retention of the Direct Service Community Workforce (2009)

Engberg, John [VerfasserIn] ; Castle, Nicholas G. [VerfasserIn] ; Hunter, Sarah B. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833060105

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Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Medical insurance ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Direct service workers (DSWs) provide personal care or nonmedical services to individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living. Direct service work is low-paying and very physically and emotionally demanding, and turnover rates among DSWs are high. In 2003-2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services funded ten efforts to increase recruitment and retention among DSWs. This volume evaluates these efforts

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Enhancing Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations : A Toolkit for State and Local Planning and Response (2009)

Ringel, Jeanne S. [VerfasserIn] ; Chandra, Anita [VerfasserIn] ; Williams, Malcolm V. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833060037

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Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Social impact of disasters

Abstract: Experiences from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita showed that current emergency preparedness plans are inadequate to address the unique issues of special needs populations. This toolkit distills the most relevant emergency preparedness strategies, practices, and resources for these populations. It includes a Web-based Geographic Information Systems tool to identify and enumerate those with special needs in communities across the United States

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Organizing State and Local Health Departments for Public Health Preparedness (2006)

Wasserman, Jeffrey [VerfasserIn] ; Jacobson, Peter [VerfasserIn] ; Lurie, Nicole [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833060044

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Keywords: Public health & preventive medicine ; Terrorism, armed struggle ; Social impact of disasters

Abstract: Explains the factors influencing the particular ways in which state and local public health systems are organized, how the various types of relationships that exist between state and local public health departments have been arrived at, and, most important, the consequences of such structures and relationships for emergency preparedness

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Learning from Experience : The Public Health Response to West Nile Virus, SARS, Monkeypox, and Hepatitis A Outbreaks in the United States (2005)

Stoto, Michael A. [VerfasserIn] ; Dausey, David J. [VerfasserIn] ; Davis, Lois M. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833059994 , 9780833038999

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Keywords: Epidemiology & medical statistics ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Illness & addiction: social aspects

Abstract: Describes the response of state and local health departments to outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), monkeypox, West Nile virus, and hepatitis A that took place from 1999 to 2003. In general, public health agencies demonstrated a robust ability to implement the major components of response to a public health emergency. Researchers found that the most pervasive problem involved communication difficulties within public health agencies and with public health partners

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