Quality of health. Medical search. Frequent questions

Fiscal year (FY) 2023 Quality Improvement Fund-Maternal Health (QIF-MH) funding supports health centers to improve maternal health and reduce racial and ethnic maternal health disparities. (hrsa.gov)
If you're a FY 2023 Award Recipient, please visit the Health Center Program Community for more information and regular updates. (hrsa.gov)
FY 2023 QIF-MH one-time funding is part of the Health Center Quality Improvement Fund (QIF). (hrsa.gov)
Appendix C of the FY 2023 NOFO contains a list of HRSA-funded programs aimed at improving maternal health. (hrsa.gov)
On 10 October 2023, the WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre - WKC) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released a number of publications dedicated to identifying ways to pay for quality chronic care to ensure good health and physical functioning among adults, including older people. (who.int)
Front Public Health;11: 1114256, 2023. (bvsalud.org)

Health care quality is the degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
The Donabedian model is a common framework for assessing health care quality and identifies three domains in which health care quality can be assessed: structure, process, and outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
There are potential adverse health outcomes with underutilization. (wikipedia.org)
Using clinical pathways to reduce costs and errors improves quality by providing a systematic approach to assessing health care outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
This illustration and a review of related literature from both inside and outside health care has led to the following 2 premises: First, if high-quality service had a greater presence in our practices and institutions, it would improve clinical outcomes and patient and physician satisfaction while reducing cost, and it would create competitive advantage for those who are expert in its application. (nih.gov)
When it comes to wound healing, specifically, Atlantic Health System is the leading provider of superior outcomes throughout the region. (atlantichealth.org)
Our aim was to develop quality criteria for design, methods, and outcomes of studies on the development and evaluation of health status questionnaires. (nih.gov)
Here, you'll find data showing how our facilities score on industry standard measures for patient safety, health care outcomes, quality of care, and patient satisfaction and access to care. (health.mil)
Faced with a drought of data concerning Appalachian drinking water quality and resulting health outcomes, researchers dug deeply to find what trickles they could. (eurasiareview.com)
But increasingly it became apparent that data on water quality and related health outcomes in rural areas are limited. (eurasiareview.com)
The study examined 3,452 scientific publications from the past 20 years to find data that met pre-established criteria for gauging microbial and chemical drinking water contamination in Appalachia and associated health outcomes. (eurasiareview.com)
The study found only 85 such publications, with a scarcity of studies involving the Central Appalachian region or asking questions about health outcomes. (eurasiareview.com)
The QIF-MH program also supports health centers to systematically design, implement, and evaluate ways to improve maternal health outcomes across the entire Health Center Program. (hrsa.gov)
A Canadian study published in the October 2017 issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes revived discussion about the value of those lower-priced alternatives. (harvard.edu)
These practices will increase the likelihood of desired patient outcomes, increase confidence in the MHS healthcare delivery and build organizational commitment to protect the health of the patients entrusted to our care. (health.mil)
In resolution WHA75.8 (2022) the Health Assembly requested the Director-General, inter alia, "to organize, in a transparent manner, stakeholder consultations, in line with the Framework of 1 "A clinical trial is defined by WHO as any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes. (who.int)
This may enable policymakers to focus on quality and health outcomes for the population as a whole and to identify the appropriate mix of purchasing mechanisms that support service delivery reforms to achieve quality objectives for older people. (who.int)
Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is poor in patients with persistent diabetic foot ulcers and poor HRQoL predicts worse outcomes in these patients. (lu.se)
SDOH are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality of life risks and outcomes. (msdmanuals.com)
This study explores the predictive power of macro-structural characteristics on quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) outcomes of Family Day Care (FDC) services in Australia . (bvsalud.org)

In May 2022, the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA75.8 on strengthening clinical trials1 to provide high-quality evidence on health interventions and to improve research quality and coordination. (who.int)

Delaware Gov. John Carney last week issued an executive order establishing state health care spending and quality benchmarks beginning in calendar year 2019. (aha.org)
In addition, to assess the risk to neighboring communities, air quality measurements will be carried out by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment of the Netherlands ( Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM ) in January 2019. (worldbank.org)

80 countries around the world, and the World Health Organization posts historical data on outdoor air pollution in urban areas. (cdc.gov)
The quality of health care as defined by World Health Organization is ``proper performance (according to standards) of interventions that are known to be safe, that are affordable to the society in question and that have the ability to produce an impact on mortality, morbidity, disability and malnutrition. (who.int)
The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. (who.int)
Data has been collected by the Control of Antimicrobial Resistance Programme at the Division of Health Emergencies and Communicable Diseases, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe and the ECDC EARS-Net. (who.int)

As with quality in other fields, it is an assessment of whether something is good enough and whether it is suitable for its purpose. (wikipedia.org)
Assessment of health care quality may occur on two different levels: that of the individual patient and that of populations. (wikipedia.org)
Situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) communication tool for handoff in health care- a narrative review. (ahrq.gov)
We set national standards for accreditation in the country, standards for quality assurance and standards for assessment and examination,'' reiterated Dr. Kande. (co.ke)
1 Montoya-Aguillar/Roemer - Quality assessment and assurance for primary health care, WHO, 1985. (who.int)

Moreover, the negative impacts of poor air quality are not equally distributed across society. (europa.eu)

To provide a forum for civil engineers and scientists to exchange ideas within their professional community, across sub-disciplines, and with the general public regarding environmental health and water quality issues. (asce.org)
Environmental Health works with the county's citizens to protect and improve both indoor and outdoor air quality in Alamance County. (alamance-nc.com)
Environmental Health has the Healthy Homes Program to help prevent serious illness among children with asthma. (alamance-nc.com)
Environmental Health also has the Air Quality Flag Program to help raise awareness of air pollution. (alamance-nc.com)

It is not clear how air pollution may affect people's mental health, but it could be that air pollution leads to inflammation and oxidative stress , which in turn may contribute to mental health problems, the researchers said. (livescience.com)
ATSDR screening levels help us identify exposures that need to be evaluated more closely to see if there is likely to be harm to people's health. (cdc.gov)

WCG ) today announced that the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded its Medicare Advantage health plan in South Carolina a status of Accredited. (prnewswire.com)

U.S. Navy Capt. Donna Poulin, Defense Health Agency, chief of engineering solutions architecture-business analytics division, was recently recognized by the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Awards with an honorable mention. (health.mil)
The Health Systems Performance Branch (HSPB) within the Defense Health Agency integrates the Clinical Quality Program and the Patient Safety Program . (health.mil)
Although the Defense Health Agency may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. (health.mil)

Researchers use a variety of quality measures to attempt to determine health care quality, including counts of a therapy's reduction or lessening of diseases identified by medical diagnosis, a decrease in the number of risk factors which people have following preventive care, or a survey of health indicators in a population who are accessing certain kinds of care. (wikipedia.org)
At the population level, or macro-level, assessments of health care quality include indicators such as life expectancy, infant mortality rates, incidence, and prevalence of certain health conditions. (wikipedia.org)
Quality assessments measure these indicators against an established standard. (wikipedia.org)
Improve maternal health indicators. (hrsa.gov)
Our goal is to promote improved quality and patient safety by engaging, educating and equipping patient care teams to ensure the deployment of and adherence to evidence-based safe practices and the use of relevant clinical performance indicators to eliminate preventable harm throughout the Military Health System (MHS). (health.mil)

The following article, Hurricane: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety, is a public information document developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. (cdc.gov)
Use of this information may only be attributed to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention if it is used in whole, without paraphrasing or omission of any pertinent health and safety information. (cdc.gov)
This information is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in cooperation with state and local health departments. (cdc.gov)

Interventions to help children and adolescents do well in school and help families pay for college can have long-term health benefits. (health.gov)
Does responsibility affect the public's valuation of health care interventions? (ahrq.gov)
Recognizing that "well-designed2 and well-implemented clinical trials are indispensable for assessing the safety and efficacy of health interventions" and acknowledging "the importance of promoting equity in clinical trial capability" the Health Assembly sought to improve the quality of evidence generated in clinical trials and their coordination. (who.int)

Ozone and particle pollution may harm the health of hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. (cdc.gov)
You'll find a mix of highlights from ProPublica's Patient Harm Facebook group , links to some of the best reporting on health care quality, analysis from ProPublica reporters and other journalists, interviews with experts and tools you can use to research health care providers. (propublica.org)
A questionnaire for patients who've suffered harm in a health care setting. (propublica.org)
Europe's air quality has improved significantly over recent decades but pollutants still harm our health and the environment. (europa.eu)
Particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) and ground-level ozone (O 3 ) are the pollutants that cause the greatest harm to human health and the environment in Europe. (europa.eu)
These common air pollutants are known to harm human health, and are often lumped together under the term "smog. (alberta.ca)

Megan Carpenter, a new mother who lives in Alexandria, Va., knows well the feeling of desperation that can come with the search for safe, quality infant care. (npr.org)
The SUS has assured the universalization of the right to health services efficient, making the search for quality a permanent challenge. (bvsalud.org)
Materials and method: It was performed a search in bibliographic databases Medline, Lilacs and Scielo, in the period from 1990 to 2013, using the keywords: quality in health services, user satisfaction, consumer satisfaction, job satisfaction and health workers. (bvsalud.org)

Recently, an increasing number of systematic reviews have been published in which the measurement properties of health status questionnaires are compared. (nih.gov)
Our criteria can be used in systematic reviews of health status questionnaires, to detect shortcomings and gaps in knowledge of measurement properties, and to design validation studies. (nih.gov)
This means assignment of adequate number of technical staff to posts matched to their capacity, systematic adherence to quality control procedures in routine day-to-day manipulations, adherence to all norms at every stage of manipulation until delivery of the final product, etc. (who.int)
Objective: The objective was to verify evidence capable of sustaining the limitations of research on quality in the public health services, through a systematic discussion. (bvsalud.org)

Health care managers utilize clinical pathways as a method to reduce variation in care, decrease resource utilization, and improve quality of care. (wikipedia.org)
It is awarded to plans whose service and clinical quality meet or exceed NCQA's rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement. (prnewswire.com)
The CMS Quality Reporting/eCQM metadata are available from the Electronic Clinical Quality Improvement (eCQI) Resource Center . (ahrq.gov)
The laboratory results must be as accurate as possible, all aspects of the laboratory operations must be reliable, and reporting must be timely in order to be useful in a clinical or public health setting. (who.int)
In addition to several requests to the Director-General, the Health Assembly identified several possible actions for clinical researchers, trial sponsors, research funders, research ethics committees and national regulatory authorities that are key elements of the clinical trials ecosystem. (who.int)

Reducing variations in practice patterns promotes improved collaboration among interdisciplinary players in the health care system. (wikipedia.org)
The National Health System has an innovation problem. (rand.org)
To earn accreditation, NCQA evaluates how well a health plan manages all parts of its delivery system, which covers physicians, hospitals, other providers and administrative services. (prnewswire.com)
No other system in the region offers this level of access to quality care. (atlantichealth.org)
Benchmark studies determine how quickly Atlantic Health System patients heal compared to national averages, and the results speak volumes. (atlantichealth.org)
Atlantic Health System takes the patient experience very seriously, too. (atlantichealth.org)
It's a health system that patients can rely on for quality, reliable care. (kff.org)
We're committed to making it easy for you to find information on how the Military Health System is performing. (health.mil)
In particular, the investigators found a substantial link between poor semen quality and specific diseases of the circulatory system, notably hypertension, vascular disease and heart disease. (sciencedaily.com)
HRSA Uniform Data System (UDS) Mapper provides Health Center Program data and population characteristics. (hrsa.gov)
Burnout and secondary traumatic stress in health-system pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic. (ahrq.gov)
Established within MedStar Health, this center provides training, supports research, and raises awareness of human-focused and system-focused approaches to improving safety in health care. (ahrq.gov)
While every day is a patient safety day for the Military Health System, a unique spotlight shines on this issue during this international education and awareness-building campaign. (health.mil)
A Quality management system needs to address all aspects of laboratory operation to assure accuracy and reliability of results. (who.int)
In a quality management system, all aspects of the laboratory operation, including the organizational structure, processes and procedures, need to be addressed to assure quality. (who.int)
The respiratory health and disease questionnaire was asked in the home, by trained interviewers, using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) system. (cdc.gov)
Unified Health System. (bvsalud.org)

The gap between the care patients should get and what they actually receive likely contributes to thousands of preventable deaths each year, and health care systems worldwide continue to face the challenge of delivering quality care at an affordable cost. (rand.org)
RAND has conducted research designed to measure and improve health care quality and to provide reliable decision support data to patients, providers, and purchasers. (rand.org)
Second, many other industries in the service sector have taken service quality to a high level, their techniques are readily transferable to health care, and physicians caring for patients can learn from them. (nih.gov)
RADM Charles Ty Reidhead (Three Affiliated Tribes) is the Director of the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, overseeing the delivery of healthcare to over 170,000 patients in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. (ihs.gov)
We take pride in the quality of our service, and our patients value us for that. (atlantichealth.org)
QIF funding allows health centers to test out new ideas, learn from each other, and transform primary care delivery for the patients and communities they serve. (hrsa.gov)
The lessons learned from this research study may be useful for countries that are looking to other settings for experiences in optimizing purchasing arrangements and payment methods to provide better quality care for patients with chronic diseases. (who.int)
Find reliable health information on MedlinePlus.gov, the National Institutes of Health's site for patients, their families and friends. (medlineplus.gov)

Furthermore, due to strict regulations placed on health services research, data sources are not always complete. (wikipedia.org)
The United States Health Information Knowledgebase (USHIK) was a metadata registry of healthcare-related data standards funded and directed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with management support in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (ahrq.gov)
Its content included administrative items and other artifacts for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Reporting Programs, State all-payer claims databases (APCDs), Children's Electronic Health Record (EHR) Format, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Patient Safety Common Formats, as well as standards for Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12, National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), and Health Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP). (ahrq.gov)
The following are links to national and state Web sites where you can find health care quality data, many of which include WellSpan services. (wellspan.org)
Gibsons Health Unit is a community health centre that provides a range of health care services in a single location. (vch.ca)
Safer Services: A Toolkit for Specialist Mental Health Services and Primary Care. (ahrq.gov)
Under the health sector reforms, efforts were evidently made in the region to adopt effective health development strategies and to decentralize health services. (who.int)
Laboratory services means the totality of health laboratories established in a given country. (who.int)
Title : Defining, Measuring, And Assessing The Quality Of Health Services Personal Author(s) : Kerr, M.;Trantow, D. J. (cdc.gov)
In this challenge, the perception of users and professionals is important to assess the quality of health services, in primary care, secondary or tertiary. (bvsalud.org)

Structural measures describe the providers' ability to provide high quality care, process measures describe the actions taken to maintain or improve community health, and outcome measures describe the impact of a health care intervention. (wikipedia.org)
A set of standards can help identify providers who serve veterans and deliver high-quality care. (rand.org)
What can be done to ensure service members have timely and equitable access to high-quality behavioral health care? (rand.org)
We the students of Southern California University of Health and Sciences demand a high quality, fast, strong wireless connection all over campus with a technician on campus to prevent future technical difficulties. (ipetitions.com)
lower-cost providers often deliver high-quality care. (healthpartners.com)
Thousands of AI-powered images Go beyond the limits of your imagination with high quality images generated by Artificial Intelligence. (freepik.com)
See high-quality assets selected by our team daily. (freepik.com)
Healthy People 2030 focuses on providing high-quality educational opportunities for children and adolescents - and on helping them do well in school. (health.gov)
For example, most people think avoiding or managing chronic pain is important to maintaining a high quality of life. (msdmanuals.com)

Researchers measure health care quality to identify problems caused by overuse, underuse, or misuse of health resources. (wikipedia.org)
The new findings add to previous research that has shown links between air pollution and anxiety, perceived levels of stress and mental health conditions in the general population, the researchers said in their study, published June 3 in the journal BMJ Open. (livescience.com)
NCQA is committed to providing health care quality information for consumers, purchasers, health care providers and researchers. (prnewswire.com)
The study will help researchers from Virginia Tech and elsewhere know what gaps need to be filled, which in the case of Appalachian drinking water quality and contaminants are many and wide. (eurasiareview.com)

Costs or risks of treatment outweigh the benefits in overused health care. (wikipedia.org)
Here & Now 's Scott Tong speaks with Dr. Neelu Tummala about the health risks associated with poor air quality. (wbur.org)
Health care has recognized the importance of designing systems solutions that reduce risks. (ahrq.gov)

Please contact your local or state health department for health advisories or recommendations that are specific to local conditions. (cdc.gov)

The results can mean that a decreased concentration of air pollution - first and foremost, traffic-related air pollution - may reduce psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents," lead study author Anna Oudin, a public health researcher at Umeå University in Sweden, said in a statement. (livescience.com)
When NPR, along with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, surveyed more than 1,000 parents nationwide about their child care experiences, a third reported difficulty finding care. (npr.org)
NEW YORK - A thick cloud of smoke from wildfires in Canada hung over New York City on Wednesday, causing an "unprecedented" decline in air quality that threatens public health as the effects of climate change become more pronounced, city officials said Wednesday. (politico.com)
Alasdair Cohen, assistant professor of environmental epidemiology in public health, has studied drinking water and health challenges in rural areas internationally and in California. (eurasiareview.com)
Darling completed her undergraduate work at the University of Illinois and has received master's degrees in environmental engineering and public health at Virginia Tech. (eurasiareview.com)
Partner with Boston University Public Health on an approved research study, "Understanding indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy use in classrooms, and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 engineering controls, a pilot study. (bostonpublicschools.org)
They comprise the national public health laboratory in charge of coordinating activities carried out nationwide, specialized laboratories (attached to specific programmes such as programmes on the control of tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria, or attached to training institutions) and biomedical test laboratories including health district laboratories. (who.int)
Fortunately, as hurricane forecasting, emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and the training of public health workers have improved in this century, the loss of human life has been greatly reduced. (cdc.gov)

If you have COPD, ASTHMA, or HEART DISEASE, learn more about protecting your health. (cdc.gov)
Found that this reduced their risk of heart disease , dementia and extended the quality of their life by 12 percent. (selfgrowth.com)
This means they're less likely to get safe, high-paying jobs and more likely to have health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and depression. (health.gov)

Among her passions are a drive to improve function and cut waste in health care. (ihs.gov)
We must continue to draw down emissions, improve air quality and build resiliency. (politico.com)
Measures to limit pollution would improve our quality of life, save money in healthcare, boost workers' productivity and protect the environment. (europa.eu)
So if including these foods has been found to improve health, reduce risk of disease increase longevity and vitality. (selfgrowth.com)
Through this effort, area community leaders, consumers, physicians, nurses, employers and insurers have come together to help improve health care quality in our community. (wellspan.org)
Health centers propose solutions to improve primary care in a collaborative, quality improvement-centered environment. (hrsa.gov)
HHS Initiative to Improve Maternal Health describes a comprehensive approach for improving maternal health and describes actions being taken as part of the initiative. (hrsa.gov)
sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and well-being, including objectives and evidenced-based resources related to pregnancy and childbirth. (hrsa.gov)
We work with other groups to improve ambient air quality. (vch.ca)
Ways to Improve Electronic Health Record Safety. (ahrq.gov)
The data collected from these sensors helps BPS identify, review, and respond to indoor air quality and temperature issues, and advocate for HVAC and other building investments to improve indoor environment quality. (bostonpublicschools.org)
Within the laboratory, the reliability of tests, which determines the accuracy of diagnosis and helps improve the quality of care, depends on adherence to the working conditions and technical procedures in force. (who.int)

It is a nationally recognized evaluation that consumers can use to assess health plans. (prnewswire.com)
As we treat men's infertility, we should also assess their overall health. (sciencedaily.com)

that is, to ensure good quality of life, cure illnesses when possible, to extend life expectancy, and so on. (wikipedia.org)
Changing your diet is the first and one of the simplest steps in bringing about improved health, vitality, quality of your life and life expectancy. (selfgrowth.com)

NCQA accreditation evaluates the quality of health care that health plans provide to their members. (prnewswire.com)
NCQA accreditation provides consumers with an unprecedented ability to evaluate the quality of different health plans along a variety of important criteria, and to make their health plan decisions based on demonstrated value rather than simply on cost. (prnewswire.com)
Achieving an Accreditation status from NCQA is a sign that a health plan is serious about quality," said Margaret E. O'Kane , president, NCQA. (prnewswire.com)
Consumers can access NCQA statuses and other information about health care quality on NCQA's website at www.ncqa.org , or by calling NCQA customer support at (888) 275-7585. (prnewswire.com)
NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. (prnewswire.com)
NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. (prnewswire.com)

Our hospitals have always prioritized quality of care and efficiency in health care delivery," said Wayne Smith, president and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association. (aha.org)
The United States Health Information Knowledgebase (USHIK) was an online, publicly accessible registry and repository of healthcare-related metadata, specifications, and standards. (ahrq.gov)
provides a framework for health and healthcare quality, including case studies of successful quality improvement programs. (hrsa.gov)
Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety. (ahrq.gov)
Among the findings of this research was that healthcare delivery models should be the focus of payment arrangements, and more efforts are needed to systematically identify obstacles that inhibit quality. (who.int)

In the new study, Eisenberg and his colleagues analyzed the medical records of 9,387 men, mostly between 30 and 50 years old, who had been evaluated at Stanford Hospital & Clinics (now Stanford Health Care) between 1994 and 2011 to determine the cause of their infertility. (sciencedaily.com)
Masks are currently required in all patient care areas of hospitals, long-term care facilities and community health-care sites and clinics. (vch.ca)

Despite this progress, the EEA's annual Air quality in Europe assessments consistently show that air pollution still poses a danger to human health and the environment. (europa.eu)

A study of more than 9,000 men with fertility problems has revealed a correlation between the number of different defects in a man's semen and the likelihood that the man has other health problems. (sciencedaily.com)
When looking at the severity of all health problems, the scientists observed a statistically significant connection between the number of different ways in which a man's semen was deficient and the likelihood of his having a substantial health problem. (sciencedaily.com)

Although air pollution has decreased in many parts of the world, it represents a major and growing health problem for the residents of some cities in certain industrializing countries. (cdc.gov)
Conversely, those with preexisting heart and lung disease, children, and older adults have an increased risk for adverse health effects from even short-term exposure to air pollution. (cdc.gov)
The AQI is a tool that tells you when high levels of air pollution are predicted and tells you how air pollution affects your health. (cdc.gov)
Higher levels of air pollution may correspond to higher rates of mental health disorders in kids and teens, according to a new study conducted in Sweden. (livescience.com)
Europe's air is a lot cleaner than it was when the European Union (EU) and its Member States started introducing air quality and pollution prevention and control policies about half a century ago. (europa.eu)
Air pollution levels in many of Europe's cities still exceed both the EU's legal limits and the World Health Organization's (WHO's) guidelines for the protection of human health. (europa.eu)
Exposure to air pollution is associated with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases - both health conditions known to increase susceptibility to COVID-19 and negatively influence prognosis. (europa.eu)
Negative health effects increase as air pollution worsens. (alberta.ca)

HealthPartners cost and quality ratings for primary care, specialists and hospitals help consumers have a better understanding of health care value. (healthpartners.com)
Conclusion: It was concluded that in primary care, the good professional relationship-user, adequate number of professionals and maintenance of the site were characteristics of quality common to users and professionals. (bvsalud.org)

Someone from the Data Quality team or VR Help Desk will reach out to help you once your request is received. (in.gov)
The OBMP works with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to share and display beach water quality monitoring data. (oregon.gov)
We are looking for feedback on the way we present quality data on this website only. (health.mil)

Research in care homes in England has shown that an organisation's staffing strategy can have an impact on the quality of care. (wikipedia.org)
The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news. (kff.org)
The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news, KFF is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California. (kff.org)
We also included papers whose research questions may not have even been focused just on drinking water quality and contaminants we're interested in," Darling said. (eurasiareview.com)
Before we get into specifics about past research and the findings of this recent study, let's talk a little about the overall quality of generic medications, including how they are regulated and approved. (harvard.edu)
WKC collaborated with the OECD and eight country research teams (Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa and Spain) to carry out case studies on implementation arrangements for payment methods that reward quality for chronic care. (who.int)

In most communities, this program is responsible for enforcing smoke-free indoor air quality regulations. (vch.ca)
The Diabetes Center is committed to achieving the mission and vision of AHD, in line with the UAE law, standards and regulations of the Dubai Health Authority, the Ministry of Health, Joint Commission International and established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. (gulfnews.com)
Kenya is gearing up to achieving this through the regulations and provision by the Ministry of Education and the Constitution of Kenya on quality education. (co.ke)

Although US health care is described as "the world's largest service industry," the quality of service--that is, the characteristics that shape the experience of care beyond technical competence--is rarely discussed in the medical literature. (nih.gov)

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (health.gov)

White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis (PDF - 912 KB) includes goals and strategies for improving maternal health. (hrsa.gov)

together achieving our mission of improving the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of the American Indian and Alaska Native communities we serve. (ihs.gov)
HRSA/BPHC Strategic Partnerships (HCCNs, NTTAPs, and PCAs) provide resources specific to health centers and their communities. (hrsa.gov)
State and local health departments,emergency response agencies, and the media are encouraged to reprint and distribute this information to communities located within hurricane zones. (cdc.gov)

Mold is a more serious health hazard for immunocompromised people and for those who have respiratory problems (e.g., asthma). (cdc.gov)

An important value of WellSpan's and an important initiative of AF4Q is sharing the quality of the health care we provide. (wellspan.org)
We provide information and respond to complaints/concerns regarding indoor air quality. (vch.ca)
Vancouver Coastal Health's air quality program aims to provide information to the public so that proactive measures can be taken around air quality concerns. (vch.ca)
VCH also collaborates with other governmental agencies and experts to monitor air quality and provide updates to the community. (vch.ca)

He said this week's smoke-filled conditions have highlighted the need to develop actions that are triggered by different air quality measures. (politico.com)
Adams released his first statement on the conditions late Tuesday, when New York's air quality was at its worst so far this week. (politico.com)
The study, conducted by investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine, also links poor semen quality to a higher chance of having various specific health conditions, such as hypertension, and more generally to skin and endocrine disorders. (sciencedaily.com)
Improving the quality of care for people with chronic conditions is central to advancing universal health coverage. (who.int)

Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) acting Director General Dr Alice Kande said the quality of academic qualifications is key for global recognition. (co.ke)

A number of cities and towns in the East and North East United States are under air quality warnings Wednesday because of wildfires in Canada. (wbur.org)

To prevent exposures that could result in adverse health effects, travelers should avoid areas where mold contamination is obvious, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, waterproof boots, and NIOSH-approved N95 or higher respirators when working in moldy environments. (cdc.gov)
Adverse Health Events in Minnesota: Annual Reports. (ahrq.gov)

Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality Center (HITEQ) provides materials on health IT that may inform project development and implementation. (hrsa.gov)

Our criteria make a substantial contribution toward defining explicit quality criteria for measurement properties of health status questionnaires. (nih.gov)

The measures can be difficult to define in health care. (wikipedia.org)
The baseline screening recommends new health and safety protection measures for people active on the dumpsites. (worldbank.org)
Based on the results of the screening, appropriate occupational health and safety measures have been identified to ensure the protection of workers at the site. (worldbank.org)
The sensors report information in real-time on key measures of air quality. (bostonpublicschools.org)

When discussing quality of life, older people, their caregivers, and their doctors should keep in mind that the best medical decisions vary from person to person and do not depend solely on age. (msdmanuals.com)
Some of the factors that influence health-related quality of life, such as mental impairment, disability, chronic pain, dependency on caregivers, and social isolation, may be obvious to people and their doctors. (msdmanuals.com)

Throughout five months spent in the Great Plains Area, she cultivated relationships amongst her local colleagues, working together to create an atmosphere of collaborative change and establishing effective and sustainable processes that continue to support quality improvement in the Great Plains Area. (ihs.gov)
But officials warned that air quality could deteriorate again Wednesday afternoon before signs of possible improvement late Thursday. (politico.com)
The dataset consisted of 441 FDC National Quality Standard (NQS) ratings from all Australian states and territories, with overall ratings of Exceeding NQS, Meeting NQS, Working Towards NQS, or Significant Improvement Required. (bvsalud.org)

As one component of our work to ensure we follow federal, state, and local recommendations on indoor air quality and ventilation in our buildings, Boston Public Schools has installed Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensors in all classrooms in schools. (bostonpublicschools.org)
Indoor Air Quality sensors have been installed in all BPS classrooms, Nurse's Offices, and Main Offices, with a roof-top unit installed in every school building to measure outdoor air as a baseline per location. (bostonpublicschools.org)
BPS has adopted IAQ standards following federal, state, and local recommendations on indoor air quality and ventilation in schools. (bostonpublicschools.org)
Details on the standards and response actions, and strategies for achieving optimal ventilation in classrooms, can be viewed in the BPS Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Response Action Plan . (bostonpublicschools.org)

In addition, generic medications can play an important role in reducing health care costs and improving access to care, he says. (harvard.edu)
The inclusion reflects the genuine trust in the quality of care that the hospital has been providing and gives AHD access to a wide range of current medical recommendations and trends in the US and worldwide. (gulfnews.com)

Residents should limit their outdoor activities, close their windows and use air purifiers if they own them, with the Bronx recording an Air Quality Index of 174 as of Wednesday morning, which is considered "unhealthy. (politico.com)
Other factors connected to quality of life, such as the quality of close relationships, cultural influences, religion, spirituality, personal values, and previous experiences with health care, may not be as obvious. (msdmanuals.com)

The AF4Q Quality Check Up provides a quality snapshot of the care provided at York and Adams counties' five hospitals-three of which are WellSpan York Hospital, WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital and WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital-and from more than 50 local health care practices-many of whom are affiliated with WellSpan as well. (wellspan.org)

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