Communicable Diseases

Performance Improvement 2001. Missed Opportunities for Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia Prevention: Failure to Adhere to Usphs PCP Prophylaxis Guidelines and Epidemiology of Pcm Among Puerto Ricans with HIV Infection

This study explores individual and social factors associated with patients' decision to initiate and adhere to HIV treatment regimens and Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii (PCP). Data was collected from HIV patients from three Community-Based Organizations (CBO's) and Women of HIV Clinic at San Juan, Puerto Rico. A Focus Group interview

Performance Improvement 2001. Evaluation of the National Electronic Telecommunication System for Surveillance and the Public Health Laboratory Information System

The National Telecommunications System for Surveillance (NETSS) is a computerized public health surveillance system that assembles, analyzes and disseminates weekly data on about 50 nationally notifiable diseases, provided by state and territorial health agencies and transmitted to CDC's Epidemiology Program Office (EPO). Providers, clinic

Performance Improvement 2001. Effectiveness of Group B Streptococcal Disease Prevention Guidelines

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of bacterial infection in newborns in the United States. To address the problem CDC developed prevention guidelines in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and published the guidelines in the Morbidity

Performance Improvement 2001. Public Health Programs

PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE The National Health Service Corps The evaluation of the effectiveness of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) focused on mechanisms for training and recruiting providers, placement in underserved areas, and retainment in primary care and related professions. The findings showe

Performance Improvement 2001. Chapter I - Results in Brief of Selected Program Effectiveness Evaluations

In this chapter of Performance Improvement 2001 , the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) presents the results in brief of FY 2000 completed evaluations that specifically address the effectiveness of a program or service. The evaluation may focus either on: (1) broad program strategies, which may encompass a number of authori

Performance Improvement 2001

Performance Improvement 2001: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the seventh annual report to Congress summarizing previous fiscal year evaluation efforts. The purpose of this report is to provide Congress with evaluative information on the Department's programs, policies, and strategies. It contains brief

Performance Improvement 1998. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contents Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention in the United States: Integrated Evaluation of Public and Private Sector Disease Reporting and Service Delivery Evaluation of ICD-10 for Morbidity Reporting in the United States Suicide Intervention and Prevention: Evaluation of Community-Based Programs in Three

Performance Improvement 1998. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research

Contents Publications of the Patient Outcomes Research Teams (PORTS), May 1996 and Medical Treatment Effectiveness Projects 1989 through 1995 Final Report on Changes Needed in CONQUEST's Software Based Programs Final Report on Changes Needed in CONQUEST 1.0's Structure and Classification Scheme Assessment of the

Performance Improvement 1998

Performance Improvement 1998 is the third annual report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on its evaluation activities. As a report to Congress, it summarizes the findings of HHS evaluations completed in fiscal year (FY) 1997. In that year, HHS agencies produced 155 evaluation reports and supported more than 335 evaluation

Performance Improvement 1997. Appendix A. Abstracts of HHS Evaluations Completed in Fiscal Year 1996

The abstracts included in this appendix describe the evaluation reports completed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during fiscal year (FY) 1996. They are listed in alphabetical order by agency. The sponsoring agency, report title, abstract, and Federal contact person(s) are listed for each report. For more information on any o

Performance Improvement 1997. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation

MISSION: To provide analytical support and advice to the Secretary on policy development and to assist the Secretary with the development and coordination of Departmentwide program planning and evaluation activities. Evaluation Program

Performance Improvement 1997

Performance Improvement 1997 is the second annual report of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on its evaluation activities. As a report to Congress, it summarizes the findings of HHS evaluations completed in fiscal year (FY) 1996. In that year, HHS agencies produced 87 evaluation reports and supported more than 250 evaluation

Performance Improvement 1996. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

MISSION: To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) MISSION: To prevent exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplan

Performance Improvement 1995. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Listing of Abstract Titles Advanced Practice Nursing Education: Strategies for the Allocation of the Proposed Graduate Nursing Education Account Assessment of AIDS Non-Acute Care AIDS Treatment Facilities Developing Effective Health Communication Strategies for High-Risk Youth Outside of School Evaluating Educational Outcomes of

Performance Improvement 1995. National Institutes of Health

Listing of Abstract Titles Adverse Events Associated With Childhood Vaccines--Evidence Bearing on Causality Meeting the Nation's Needs for Biomedical and Behavioral Scientists Evaluating the Effects of School-Based Intervention Programs To Prevent Teenager Drug Use and Abuse Evaluation of NIH-Funded Condom Research Phase I: Eval

Performance Improvement 1995. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Listing of Abstract Titles Assessing Prevention Effectiveness: A Collaborative Effort With Selected Health Maintenance Organizations (Phase I) Assessment of Information Dissemination Activities--Office on Smoking and Health Congenital Syphilis: Estimated Direct Medical Care Cost

Performance Improvement 1995. Evaluation of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Series

Highlights Readers from diverse professional backgrounds were found to value the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) for its accuracy, relevance, and concise reporting format. The number of readers is likely double the 450,000 on mailing lists. Recommendations may result in some refinements to content and format.

Performance Improvement 1995. A Study of the Economic Underpinning of Vaccine Supply

Highlights

Performance Improvement 1995. Adverse Events Associated With Childhood Vaccines: Evidence Bearing on Causality

Highlights An expert panel was convened to evaluate whether certain childhood vaccines cause adverse events. Vaccines against tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), and hepatitis B were reviewed. By weighing the available evidence, researchers determined which adverse events can be caused by each va

Performance Improvement 1995. Indoor Allergens: Assessing and Controlling Adverse Health Effects