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Specialized assessment and interventions to help members avoid triggers and encourage positive behavior changes.


Alere® COPD Program

powered by National Jewish Medical and Research Center
 
The Alere COPD Program powered by National Jewish features a comprehensive assessment by our specialized nursing respiratory staff, 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 a copy of our educational guide that is individualized for the COPD member, describing a COPD episode and defining early warning signs. The clinical care managers 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:
 
Types of Interventions
  • Assessment questionnaire for risk categorization
  • Reviewing current medications and teaching the importance of compliance
  • Individualized Action Plans which describe self assessment and management strategies for all levels of severity and are coordinated with the PCP’s recommendations
  • Discussion regarding importance of nutrition and exercise
  • Assessment for individual and second-hand tobacco exposure and on-going issues
  • Symptom monitoring at  home using Alere’s patented DayLink™ Monitor
  • Physician / Case Manager summary reports
  • Full educational program including tailored education calls
  • Series of COPD education booklets
  • Quality of Life Survey-SF12v2™ at enrollment and Q6 months thereafter
  • Patient Satisfaction Survey Q6 months