PIN members have supplied a large collection of resources which they have developed and are willing to share with the rest of the network. Here is a list of resources found on this website along with additional materials provided for assistance in your quality improvement efforts.
Samples of Montana CAH developed forms & tools for assistance in: documentation, flow sheets, assessment forms, checklists, etc.
This section contains policy samples relating to the CAH State Operations Manual and many more topics. Policies are intended to be used as a template to create your own. If a policy addresses a specific tag in the State Operations Manual we advise that you cross-check the current manual to make sure the policy aligns with any updates that have been done.
Materials for education, promotions or research. Users will find a variety of MT CAH developed resources such as patient education or research. Users will also find a variety of MT CAH developed resources such as patient education brochures, posters for patients and staff, etc.
The National Rural Health Resource Center convened subject matter experts from around the country to create “Improving Population Health: A Guide for Critical Access Hospitals” (CAH) which is a tool for rural hospital leaders in support of incorporating population health principles and programs into strategic planning and operations. A systems-based framework is utilized to identify critical success factors for successfully managing this transition. Tools, resources, suggested readings, case studies and additional materials on how to integrate population health as culture change are also included.
This guide provides rural hospital executive and management teams with generally accepted best practice concepts in revenue cycle management so that they may consider opportunities for performance improvement within their own hospitals and individual departments. It is also designed to assist State Offices of Rural Health directors and Flex Program coordinators in gaining a better understanding of the revenue cycle best practices so that they may develop educational trainings to further assist rural hospitals with performance improvement.
This manual was developed for use by state Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program personnel as well as staff and boards of small rural hospitals and clinics. The content is designed to be as non-technical as possible and provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding critical access hospital (CAH), small rural hospital and rural health clinic (RHC) finance and financial performance.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
APIC is a member organization whose mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. APIC advances its mission through education, research, consultation, collaboration, public policy, practice guidance and credentialing. Visit this site to locate MT’s APIC Chapter.
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization helping to lead the improvement of health care throughout the world.
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a nonprofit organization devoted entirely to medication error prevention and safe medication use.
The mission of the Montana AHEC is to enhance access to quality healthcare, particularly primary and preventive care, by improving the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals through community/academic educational partnerships.
MT CAHN is the official state action coalition of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. They are leading nursing education and practice through collaboration to advance the health of Montanans
The role of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is to provide objective oversight to promote the efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of Department programs, and ensure the health and safety of those we serve.
The Montana Office of Rural Health supports a variety of programs such as: Community Health Services Development (CHSD), Montana Rural Health Association (MRHA), Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) Grant, and the Lean Healthcare Project.
Founded in 1976, the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is the only organization dedicated to healthcare quality professionals, defining the standard of excellence for the profession, and equipping professionals and organizations across the continuum of healthcare to meet these standards.
NOSORH enhances the capacity of State ORHs by supporting the development of state and community rural health leaders; creating and facilitating state, regional and national partnerships that foster information sharing and spur rural health-related programs/activities; and enhancing access to quality healthcare services in rural communities.
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health.
The National Rural Health Resource Center provides technical assistance to Rural Hospital Flexibility grantees, information, tools and resources for the improvement of rural health care. It serves as a national rural health knowledge center and strives to build state and local capacity.
The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) coordinates activities related to rural health care within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), ORHP has department-wide responsibility for analyzing the possible effects of policy on 62 million residents of rural communities.
The Rural Health Information Hub, formerly the Rural Assistance Center, is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. We are committed to supporting healthcare and population health in rural communities.The RHIhub is your guide to improving health for rural residents—we provide access to current and reliable resources and tools to help you learn about rural health needs and work to address them.
