Healthcare Provider Resource Sharing

Introduction
image of provider with stethoscope

To facilitate healthcare provider outreach activities, local health department representatives have contributed resources and materials to this section.

Everyone is welcome to use the materials submitted to this section, however, when possible and appropriate, please acknowledge the author of the resource.

Outreach materials are available in the following categories:


Best Practices 
Presentations
News/Latest Research
Evaluation
Marketing/Promotion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
       
 

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Best Practices

Health Care Settings Summary (PDF 42 KB)
Description: Document created by Tobacco Prevention and Control Program contractors at the January 2006 statewide training. Break-out session participants listed challenges, successes, resources, and partners in health care settings.
Submitted by: Marci Nelson, Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-7002
marcinelson@utah.gov

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Presentations

TRUTHnetwork091306.ppt (Revised- Includes information on CHANTIX)
Description: Presentation conducted for healthcare providers at St. Mark’s Hospital. Presentation includes health effects of tobacco, the role of a health care provider, tobacco use trends, the 5A’s, and the TRUTH Network resources.
Submitted by: Rebeckah Berry, Salt Lake Valley Health Department

 

hafdentalclinictraining.ppt
Description: Presentation conducted for Hill Air Force Base dental clinicians on the 5A’s intervention, the TRUTH Network materials, and the American Dental Hygiene Association and Utah Dental Hygiene Association’s goals regarding smoking cessation.
Submitted by: Isa Kaluhikaua, Davis County Health Department
(801) 451-3398
isa@co.davis.ut.us

 

boardofhealth.ppt
Description: Presentation conducted for the Davis County Board of Health on Utah’s tobacco use trends, the role of the healthcare provider, the 5A’s, and the TRUTH Network materials.
Submitted by: Isa Kaluhikaua, Davis County Health Department
(801) 451-3398
isa@co.davis.ut.us

 

Jan12training.ppt
Description: Presentation conducted for healthcare providers at Lakeview Hospital on the 5A’s intervention and the TRUTH Network materials.
Submitted by: Isa Kaluhikaua, Davis County Health Department
(801) 451-3398
isa@co.davis.ut.us

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Evaluation

http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/hcpreport.pdf
Barriers to Tobacco Cessation Counseling Among Healthcare Providers in Utah
Description: This report lists insights obtained by HCPs (through key informant intervies) regarding perceived challenges in providing patients tobacco cessation services. Recommendations for improving state tobacco prevention and control strategies to assist HCPs with their tobacco cessation counseling and referral needs are aslo listed.
Compiled by Erica Shields, Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-7002
marcinelson@utah.gov

 

TRUTH Network Survey Results
Description: In order to assess the usefulness and effectiveness of the new TRUTH Network Guide with healthcare providers, a 22-item survey was designed and sent to a random selection of physicians identified as having had the Guide a minimum of four months. This document lists the results from the first round of TRUTH Network surveys and recommendations for future HCP outreach activities.
Compiled by Erica Shields, Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-7002
marcinelson@utah.gov

 

preseval.doc
Description: An evaluation for a 5A’s and Truth Network materials presentation.
Submitted by: Isa Kaluhikaua, Davis County Health Department
(801) 451-3398
isa@co.davis.ut.us

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News/Latest Research

http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jul/05_0173.htm
Addressing Tobacco in Managed Care: Results of the 2003 Survey

 

pfizerfinal5-11-2006release.doc
“Pfizer’s Smoking Cessation Medicine Chantix Receives FDA Approval”

 

finalpressrelease.doc
“New Study Provides Road Map to Preventive Services with Greatest Health Impact, Best Cost Value”

 


dental caries & shs article (abstract)
“Dental Caries and Secondhand Smoke”

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Marketing/Promotion
quitnet_provider_flyer.pdf (PDF 41.5 KB)
Description: This one-page summary gives a succinct overview of what is found in the
provider guide. It explains some basic statistics and the importance of
providers assisting their patients in smoking cessation through use of the
5A's, the Quit Line, and QuitNet. This handout is used when training providers in a less formal setting with a limited amount of time.
Submitted by: Lyndsi Marshall, Summit County Health Department
(435) 615-3917 lmarshall@utah.gov
and Emilee Smith, Salt Lake Valley Health Department
(801) 468-2697 easmith@slco.org


quitlinereferralcover.doc
Description: A Quit Line fax referral cover that is easy for clinicians to grab, use, and understand. (Put the cover on one side of the fax referral form and fold it lengthwise.)
Submitted by: Kim Clausing, Tooele County Health Department
(435) 843-2316
kclausing@utah.gov

 

aptcard.pub
Description: First Step appointment cards.
Submitted by: Holly Budge, Bear River Health Department
(435) 792-6513
hbudge@utah.gov

 

flyer.pub
Description: Flyer that promotes and explains the First Step program.
Submitted by: Holly Budge, Bear River Health Department
(435) 792-6513
hbudge@utah.gov

 

prenatal.pub
Description: First Step referral cards.
Submitted by: Holly Budge, Bear River Health Department
(435) 792-6513
hbudge@utah.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions
 

FAQs08-25-06.doc
Description: A compilation of questions and answers submitted by contractors engaged in conducting HCP outreach.
Compiled by: Marci Nelson, Utah Department of Health
(801) 538-7002
marcinelson@utah.gov

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