Specialized assessment and interventions designed to avoid
triggers and encourage positive behavior changes

Alere Asthma Program

powered by National Jewish Medical and Research Center

The Alere Asthma Program powered by National Jewish begins with a comprehensive assessment asking members a series of specific clinical and demographical questions to determine the appropriate level of support. Based on this assessment and in conjunction with the member’s treating physician(s), interventions are determined based on a member’s symptoms and preferences. Members may move between program levels as necessary.

All members are provided with an Asthma Action Plan, describing an asthmatic episode and defining early warning signs. Registered nurses educate members about methods to identify and avoid triggers, encourage positive behavior changes and provide comprehensive medication information.

This program is based on the following guidelines:

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (1997) / Update on Selected Topics 2002
National Institute of Health
National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Asthma Education & Prevention Program
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthgdln.htm

Types of Interventions

Assessment questionnaires for risk categorization
Assessment for individual and second-hand tobacco exposure and on-going issues
Initial telephonic comprehensive clinical assessment and followed by coaching calls (frequency determined by clinical status) for high risk patients
Individualized Action Plans which describe self assessment and management strategies for all levels of severity and are coordinated with the PCPs recommendations
Discussion related to environmental triggers, allergies and exercise- induced asthma
Full educational program including tailored education calls
Peak flow meter monitoring
Series of asthma education booklets
Physician / Case Manager summary reports
Quality of Life Survey-SF12v2™ at enrollment and Q6 months thereafter
Patient Satisfaction Survey Q6 months