This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the task force’s report, “Short-and-Long-Term Solutions for Co-Location in Adult and Family Care Homes,” released in 2011….
Dementia is a set of symptoms caused by underlying brain malfunction that typically includes memory loss, language difficulty, and impaired judgment. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common (and arguably the…
The purpose of this annual publication is to heighten awareness of the health of North Carolina’s children by summarizing data on important child health indicators. The NCIOM, in collaboration with…
This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the Task Force on Prevention’s 2009 report, Prevention for the Health of North Carolina: Prevention Action Plan….
Patients who are actively involved in their health and health care tend to have better outcomes and care experiences and, in some cases, lower costs. The American Institutes for Research…
The purpose of this annual publication is to heighten awareness of the health of North Carolina’s children by summarizing data on important child health indicators. The NCIOM, in collaboration with…
The task force studied and developed a collaborative, evidence-based, systems-oriented, public health-grounded strategic plan to reduce child maltreatment and secure family well-being in North Carolina. This report summarizes the findings…
This action plan highlights the underlying causes of health disparities in rural areas and identifies six key strategies at the state and local levels to address those problems. NCIOM Task…
Obesity has become a critical health issue over recent decades. Obesity complicates existing health problems, creates increased risks for disease and other health conditions, and can substantially reduce length and…
The Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) document is a standardized form that patients can use to designate treatment preferences which can be used as medical orders across healthcare…
This publication provides updates on the progress made toward implementing the recommendations in the task force’s report, “Providers in Demand: North Carolina’s Primary Care and Specialty Supply,” published in 2007….
This report summarizes the findings of the task force and its recommendations to increase the utilization of oral health services by children enrolled in Medicaid and NC Health Choice. NCIOM…
