Health information technology
The Institute of Medicine in November published “Capturing Social and Behavioral Domains and Measures in Electronic Health Records: Phase 2.” The report is the second part of an IOM committee’s goal to identify behavioral and social information that defines health and can be used in electronic health records. For more information, visit www.iom.edu.
Substance abuse
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in November published “Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help.” The resource is a guide for choosing the best medicinal and behavioral treatments for alcohol abuse. For more information, visit www.niaaa.nih.gov.
Behavioral health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in December published “Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine and Isolation.” The fact sheet is a resource for people with behavioral health issues on what to expect and how to cope during an outbreak in their communities. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
Rural health
Yale University Press in January published “Worlds Apart: Poverty and Politics in Rural America, Second Edition.” Authored by Cynthia Duncan, PhD, MA, the book examines poverty and politics of rural U.S. residents in follow-up interviews with people featured in the first edition from across Appalachia, the Mississippi Delta and New England. For more information, visit http://yalepress.yale.edu.
Preparedness
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in December published “How to Cope With Sheltering in Place.” The fact sheet outlines the emotions a person may feel while being asked to shelter in place during an emergency. The fact sheet also makes recommendations for families on how to keep communication open during a disaster. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
Environment
Oxford University Press in February published “Health and Sustainability: An Introduction.” Authored by Tee Guidotti, MD, MPH, DABT, the book addresses how models of sustainability to improve health across environmental issues such as energy, chemical pollution and ecosystem change. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Infection control
The Joint Commission in January launched its Infection Prevention and Health Care Acquired Infection Portal. The Web portal contains resources on infection control such as information on emerging illnesses and nationally recognized guidelines for infection control. The portal brings the Joint Commission’s existing HAI Portal and infection control pages together as one resource for health care professionals. For more information, visit www.jointcommission.org/hai.aspx.
Opioid abuse
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in December published “Clinical Use of Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders: A Brief Guide.” The manual is a resource for health providers providing treatment for people who abuse opioid drugs. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
Tobacco control
Action on Smoking and Health in January published two case studies on smoke-free air in France and Uruguay. The case studies look at the tobacco control laws and anti-smoking campaigns in both countries and what effects they have on resident health. For more information, visit http://ash.org/lessons-learned-smoke-free-air.
HIV/AIDS
Columbia University Press in April is scheduled to publish “AIDS Between Science and Politics.” Authored by Peter Piot, MD, PhD, FRCP, FMedSci, the book addresses the importance of science-based evidence when considering AIDS-related policies and what must be done increase treatment and prevention. For more information, visit http://cup.columbia.edu.
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