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Putting Practice Guidelines to Work in the Department of Defense Medical System
A Guide for Action
The DoD and the VA have placed a priority on the standardization of care in the military and VA health systems to achieve greater consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in the delivery of health care services for active duty personnel, dependents, and retirees. In this context, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has been working in partnership with RAND to implement DoD/VA clinical practice guidelines proactively across the Army health system. One of the key products of this AMEDD/RAND partnership is an Implementation Guide designed to assist Army medical treatment facilities (MTFs) in guideline implementation. The response to the guide was so enthusiastic within the Army that it was decided the guide should be adapted for use across the DoD. This guide draws upon current knowledge from both research and field experiences.
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Contents
Preface PDF
Acknowledgments PDF
Chapter 1:
Introduction PDF
Chapter 2:
Overview of Guideline Implementation and Keys to Success PDF
Chapter 3:
Effective Teamwork for Guideline Implementation PDF
Chapter 4:
Planning for Action PDF
Chapter 5:
Making Change Happen PDF
Chapter 6:
Measuring Effects PDF
Appendix A:
Guideline Implementation Strategies for MTF Commanders PDF
Appendix B:
DoD/VA Key Guideline Elements PDF
Appendix C:
Planning Preparation Worksheets (Low Back Pain Example) PDF
Appendix D:
Action Plan Worksheets PDF
Appendix E:
Group Process Methods PDF
Appendix F:
The AMEDD Guideline Implementation Toolkits PDF
Appendix G:
Sample Implementation Action Plan: DoD/VA Low Back Pain Guideline PDF
Appendix H:
DoD/VA Guideline Metrics PDF
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