The PHS Clinical Practice Guideline calls for systems-level tobacco intervention efforts. Electronic health records (EHRs) allow for integration of the tobacco cessation guidelines into the practice workflow, facilitating system-level changes to reduce tobacco use.
NTCC Activities for 2009-2010
The first steps for NTCC related to promoting the inclusion and use of tobacco control and cessation content in electronic health records would be to gather more information about the current state of the field.
- Do background assessment to determine what research studies have been conducted on cessation and EMR
- Explore existing models, including the VA system, Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, Wisconsin Health Systems and identify lessons learned
- Determine what other groups are currently having similar discussions on EMR. Explore the possibility of participating in or communicating with an advisory group making decisions regarding the stimulus funds for EMR
- Explore potential audiences, targets, clinicians, intervention points, vendors, etc. to determine best course of action
Partner Activities
NTCC partners are currently conducting many activities
related to this priority. For a list of these NTCC partner activities, click here.
Other NTCC Activities
- Finalize and promote the provider CME-course microsite.
- Provide support, as needed, to Donna Warner of the Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program and the newly formed multi-state collaborative organized to promote and support sustainable changes in the healthcare system to address tobacco use.
More information
Provider Outreach Resources
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