AH! Asthma Health Program

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Hospital-Based Asthma Educators Train Patients, Providers, and Community Members on Optimal Care, Leading to Fewer Admissions, Emergency Department Visits, and Missed Work Days

Description

The goal of the AH! (Asthma Health) Program is to improve the quality of life for people with asthma living in Maine. AH! emphasizes the importance of education and self-care, and the coordination of asthma care between people with asthma and their families; the asthma educator; and the physicians, nurses, and practitioners who provide medical care. People in the AH! Program experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and fewer days missed from work and school due to asthma.

The AH! Program Web site provides the following resources:

Directory of asthma education services available through the AH! Program
Patient and family education materials (adults and children)
Maine asthma action management plan
Maine asthma plan for childcare/preschool and family
Maine asthma school plan
Clinical tools for health care providers

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This tool is available at: http://www.mainehealth.org/mh_body.cfm?id=364

Developer

MaineHealth

Funding Sources

MaineHealth

QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Patient/Medication safety

History

Release Date: 10/1998
Review Date: 04/2009
Original Summary: 04/2009

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QualityTool Classification

Disease/Clinical Category:

Asthma

Patient Population:

Children

Stage of Care:

Chronic care

Setting of Care:

Patient self-management

Physician office

Student health

Patient Care Process: