J M Henning1. 1. TAP Holdings Inc, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA. james.henning@tappharma.com
Abstract
UNLABELLED: This activity is designed for medical directors, pharmacy directors, quality assurance managers, and all members of disease management or quality improvement teams. GOAL: To review the guideline literature and help healthcare organizations plan guideline development and implementation strategies. OBJECTIVES: 1. Clarify the terminology used in practice policy development. 2. Explain how guideline implementation is related to disease management. 3. Discuss interventions utilized to enhance guideline adoption. 4. Provide a stepwise plan for healthcare organizations to follow.
UNLABELLED: This activity is designed for medical directors, pharmacy directors, quality assurance managers, and all members of disease management or quality improvement teams. GOAL: To review the guideline literature and help healthcare organizations plan guideline development and implementation strategies. OBJECTIVES: 1. Clarify the terminology used in practice policy development. 2. Explain how guideline implementation is related to disease management. 3. Discuss interventions utilized to enhance guideline adoption. 4. Provide a stepwise plan for healthcare organizations to follow.