GMCF Heart Failure Tool Kit

Table of Contents

            I.   Introduction

                        Overview of the Tool Kit (Word)
                        Sample Letter for Physicians to Introduce Tool Kit (Word)
                        Sample Letter for Physicians after an ACH Episode (Word)

          II.  Patient Education

                        Hospital Discharge Information (Word)
                        Management Zones with Emergency Contacts (Word)

            III.  High Risk Identification and Follow-Up

                        High Risk Screening Tool (Word)
                        Front-Loaded Visit Protocol for High Risk Patients (Word)

            IV.  Initial Face-To-Face Visit

                        Initial Visit Protocol (Word)
                        Initial Visit Template (Word)

            V.  Monitoring

                        Routine Face-To-Face Visit Template (Word)
                        Routine Telephone Visit Template (Word)

            VI.  Protocols for CHF Symptoms

                        Parameters for Physician Notification (Word)
                        Urgent Telephone Call Template (Word)
                        Care Protocol Example (Word)

            VII.  Physician Communication

                        Tips (Word)
                        “SBAR” Template for CHF (Word)

          VIII.  Teaching Guidelines (ppt)