Diabetes Retinopathy QI Project

Diabetes Retinopathy QI Project is sponsored by Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Join us in a funded project and improve patient care, clinical outcomes, and staff knowledge. DPHHS has a wide variety of available grant opportunities for health improvement that fit any clinic or hospital work schedule. Interested in more than one?

We can work with health systems to create an outline of activities to align grants and receive additional funding. Check out the available funding in the drop-down menu below. Apply for grant funding opportunies here: Cardiovascular or diabetes health-related social needs QI project Health-related social needs training Asthma/ tobacco QI project See our available openings below.

If you would like assistance applying to grants or would like to further discuss the scope of the grants, please email Callan Brick . Asthma Quality Improvement Projects 12-month period, starting when you are awarded. There is no set start date for Asthma QI projects.

Improve care of patients with Asthma through a quality improvement project to deliver evidence-based healthcare. Many avenues to choose from to improve Asthma care for your population! $5,000, but up to $7,000 if the site wishes to include tobacco QI work.

Health care clinics/systems, Tribal Health, Community Health Centers, School-Based Health Centers, or any other healthcare facility working with people who have asthma. Community-Based Organization Project Community-Based Organizations partner with a healthcare organization (using CONNECT to receive referrals) to improve non-medical factors like food insecurity, housing instability, etc. that influence overall health.

Funds cannot be used to purchase food, cars, or equipment under the grant funding. Community-based organizations where a partnering clinic is located that have means to address housing, food insecurity, transportation insecurity, and more. Must include high-priority census areas.

Blood Pressure Cuff Loaner Program Implement blood pressure (BP) cuff loaner programs for patients/participants with uncontrolled hypertension. Up to $5,000 depending on number of project participants. Recipients receive nine blood pressure cuffs along with additional educational materials for patients.

Montana community pharmacies, Tribal Health and CHCs in selected regions. Applicants should not have previously received a DPHHS Loaner Program sub-award. Support food insecure patients to access food resources.

Using a team-based care approach, a clinic will partner with a local food pantry to improve access to healthier food for patients with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. Funds cannot be used to directly purchase food. Tribal Health, Community Health Centers (CHCs), and food pantries in selected areas.

Community Health Worker (CHW) Social Need Project Conducting a health-related social needs screener with community members, referring to community programs to address social needs, and tracking usage of services. Organizations that employ CHWs and cover patients or residents in high-priority census areas. Dependent upon the model used in the region.

Conducting cardiovascular risk assessments and addressing SDOH for women aged 35-64, low-income (< 250% Federal Poverty Level), uninsured or under- insured ($250+ deductible). This includes tracking referrals, WISEWOMAN participants’ participation in the referred services/programs, and whether they completed the programs.

Includes referrals to Healthy Behavior Support Services Dependent upon number of participating clinics Health care clinics/systems, community-based organizations or any other healthcare facility working with populations with hypertension and high cholesterol in high-priority regions. DSMES-Accreditation Recognition For new or current programs DSMES to work on achieving ADA recognition/ADCES-accreditation.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) QI Project Healthcare clinics, hospitals or any other healthcare facility working with people who have diabetes. Diabetes Retinopathy QI Project $5,000 per site and the possibility of a retinopathy camera if needed. Health care clinics, hospitals or any other healthcare facility working with people who have diabetes.

Family Healthy Weight Program Implementation Identify specific sites who are interested in implementing a Family Health Weight Program within their system using a family centered approach to reduce health related risk for type 2 diabetes. Health care clinics, hospitals or any other healthcare facility working with people who have diabetes.

Diabetes Support Program Implementation To identify sites who are interested in implementing a complementary diabetes support program to increase access to diabetes education services for their patients. Health care clinics/systems, community-based organizations or any other healthcare facility working with people who have diabetes.

Diabetes Support Program- Walk With Ease Project Increase access to and participation in complementary diabetes support programs for their patients with or at risk for developing diabetes utilizing the Walk with Ease program.

Health care clinics, hospitals or any other healthcare facility working with people who have diabetes Health-Related Social Needs All programs include regular technical assistance and possible patient/ staff materials for use. Increase screening for health-related social needs and build partnerships to address health disparities. With a focus on patients who have diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

Health care clinics/systems, or any other healthcare facility working with populations with diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Health-related social need Training Improve the capacity of the diabetes, cardiovascular, or asthma workforce to address factors related to health-related social needs that impact outcomes for priority populations with and at risk for chronic disease.

Health care clinics, hospitals or any other healthcare facility working with people who have asthma, diabetes or at risk for diabetes, or hypertension. Please specify on your application. Public health enhances quality of life in Montana by supporting healthy living in your community.

It touches everyone in Montana — from birth to death. Take a closer look at what public health programs are available in your community to make your life better and See Public Health Differently . The Heart of Healthy Communities Toolkit was created to help Montanans improve heart health and strengthen community connections.

It offers a variety of low-barrier resources that can be used by any community to highlight and use their assets to build a healthier future. The Community Health Program Guide highlights programs that address the prevention and management of chronic disease and preventable health issues ex perienced by Montanans, including people with disability who experience additional health concerns, such as pain and depression.

These programs offer access to health promotion and healthy lifestyle opportunities. The Community Programs Map and related resources offer a wide range of health-focused programs available in your community , aimed at preventing disease, promoting wellness, and supporting individuals with chronic conditions or other health challenges.

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