Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
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2011
North Dakota Critical Access Hospital Quality Network's Implementation and Use of the Healthcare SafetyZone® Portal: April 2010-March 2011
Describes the program's purpose, the role of the CAH Quality Network in the implementation of the Portal and use of the data, and summarizes the project's goals while highlighting the program's year-end progress. Presents the output data derived from the thirteen CAHs participating in the Portal.
Describes the program's purpose, the role of the CAH Quality Network in the implementation of the Portal and use of the data, and summarizes the project's goals while highlighting the program's year-end progress. Presents the output data derived from the thirteen CAHs participating in the Portal.
Project:
North Dakota CAH Quality Network
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Ward, J., & Miller, M.
Date: June 2011
Type: Report
2010
Geographic Differences in Potentially Preventable Readmission Rates in Rural and Urban Hospitals
Presents a study that estimated Potentially Preventable Hospital Readmissions (PPRs) in three types of acute care hospitals: urban prospective payment system (PPS) hospitals, rural PPS hospitals, and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).
Presents a study that estimated Potentially Preventable Hospital Readmissions (PPRs) in three types of acute care hospitals: urban prospective payment system (PPS) hospitals, rural PPS hospitals, and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).
Author(s): Klug, M., Knudson, A., & Muus, K.
Date: November 2010
Type: Policy Brief
Effect of Post-Discharge Follow-Up Care on Re-Admissions Among U.S. Veterans with Congestive Heart Failure: A Rural-Urban Comparison
This study examined socio-demographics of U.S. veterans with congestive heart failure who had 30 day potentially preventable re-admissions and compare the effect of 30 day Veterans Affairs post-discharge service use on these re-admissions for rural- and urban-dwelling veterans.
This study examined socio-demographics of U.S. veterans with congestive heart failure who had 30 day potentially preventable re-admissions and compare the effect of 30 day Veterans Affairs post-discharge service use on these re-admissions for rural- and urban-dwelling veterans.
Author(s): Muus, K., Knudson, A., Klug, M., Gokun, J., Sarrazin, M., & Kaboli, P.
Publication: Journal of Rural and Remote Health, 10(2)
Date: June 2010
Type: Journal Article
2009
Potentially Preventable Readmissions in Rural Hospitals
Examines potentially preventable readmission rates for rural and urban hospitals, and discusses the rural implications of policy initiatives to reduce readmission rates.
Examines potentially preventable readmission rates for rural and urban hospitals, and discusses the rural implications of policy initiatives to reduce readmission rates.
Author(s): Klug, M., Muus, K., Casey, M., Moscovice, I.
Date: August 2009
Type: Policy Brief
An Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota: Establishing the Baselines for Positive Health Transformation
The Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota was conducted from December 2008 to February 2009. This report provides an overview of selected health and healthcare issues in North Dakota.
The Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota was conducted from December 2008 to February 2009. This report provides an overview of selected health and healthcare issues in North Dakota.
Author(s): Volkov, B., Gibbens, B., & Wakefield, M.
Date: March 2009
Type: Report
2008
Connecting North Dakota for a Healthier Future
Discusses North Dakota's progress in converting to electronic health records. Addresses barriers for completion and offers resolutions.
Discusses North Dakota's progress in converting to electronic health records. Addresses barriers for completion and offers resolutions.
Project:
State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Dickson, L., Nissen, K., & Rodriguez, M.
Date: December 2008
Type: Report
2008 North Dakota Flex Program and Critical Access Hospital State Rural Health Plan
Assesses and identifies pressing current conditions of rural health services and systems, focusing on critical access hospitals (CAHs). These conditions are workforce, access, finance, health information technology, community and economic development, quality, emergency medical and trauma services, networking, and system reform. Report also recommends strategic approaches to address these topics of concern.
Assesses and identifies pressing current conditions of rural health services and systems, focusing on critical access hospitals (CAHs). These conditions are workforce, access, finance, health information technology, community and economic development, quality, emergency medical and trauma services, networking, and system reform. Report also recommends strategic approaches to address these topics of concern.
Project:
Flex
Author(s): Miller, M., Gibbens, B., Lennon, C., & Wakefield, M.
Date: November 2008
Type: Report
2008 North Dakota Flex Program and Critical Access Hospital State Rural Health Plan Summary
Project:
Flex
Author(s): Miller, M., Gibbens, B., Lennon, C., & Wakefield, M.
Date: November 2008
Type: Report
North Dakota Critical Access Hospital and Flex Program: 2008 Survey Results
Reports findings of a survey administered in February 2008 and compares data to that of 2005. Includes information on current operating status and network activity, anticipated changes over the next two years, and the prioritization of issues.
Reports findings of a survey administered in February 2008 and compares data to that of 2005. Includes information on current operating status and network activity, anticipated changes over the next two years, and the prioritization of issues.
Project:
Flex
Author(s): Miller, M.
Date: July 2008
Type: Report
North Dakota Health Information Technology (HIT) Fact Sheet
Describes HIT, its uses within North Dakota and the role of the HIT Steering committee. The information in this fact sheet was collected from the North Dakota State HIT report, Connecting North Dakota for a Healthier Future, Dec. 2008.
Describes HIT, its uses within North Dakota and the role of the HIT Steering committee. The information in this fact sheet was collected from the North Dakota State HIT report, Connecting North Dakota for a Healthier Future, Dec. 2008.
Project:
State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Dickson, L.
Date: January 2008
Type: Report