The DoD is committed to designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to improve and standardize the quality of care delivered to its beneficiaries. For the last 20 years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and DoD have worked collaboratively to develop CPGs to meet the requirements of the military and veterans' health care systems. To date, 22 guidelines have been completed on topics such as low-back pain, opioid therapy for chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
During this webinar, attendees will hear how the CPGs are developed and learn about a systematic process for successfully implementing CPGs at their facilities. Additionally, the CPG champion at one military treatment facility will describe the facility's experience in adopting the CPG for low-back pain.
Speakers:
- Lisa D. Jones, BSN, RN, MHA, CPHQ, Chronis Disease Nurse Consultant, DoD CPG Coordinator
- M. Eric Rodgers, PhD, FNP-BC, Director, Evidence Based Practice Program, Office of Quality, Safety & Value, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Maj. Matthew J. Royall, MD, USAF, Chief, Integration Delivery Element, Solution Intelligence Section, User Integration Branch, Defense Health Agency
- COL John Westhoff, MD, MPH, Chief, Preventive Medicine, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
For more information on registering for this webinar, please e-mail TQMC@ECRI.org or call (610) 825-6000, etx. 5800.
CE Credit is available.