Iowa Medicaid Congestive Heart Failure Population Disease Management Demonstration, October 2006

Results from the Iowa Medicaid congestive heart failure population disease management demonstration confirm that a population and technology based remote monitoring platform can greatly reduce the need for costly acute care services by involving patients in their care, improving care effectiveness and promoting healthy behaviors.

Final Report: 2007 Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, January 2008

Following an overview of the history of the task force and background information on Alzheimer���s disease, the report is divided into four sections. These sections correspond to the delineation of four subcommittees into which task force members were divided. It should be noted that the term ���Alzheimer���s Disease��� is used to encompass not only Alzheimer���s disease but also additional brain disorders such as vascular dementia, mixed dementia, mild cognitive impairment, dementia with Lewy bodies, and other types of dementia. Interspersed throughout the report are verbatim comments received from Iowans who responded to on-line surveys about how Alzheimer���s disease has affected their lives. Their words poignantly give voice to the emotions, frustrations, and hopes of Iowans who are personally experiencing the impact of Alzheimer���s disease. The Report includes 22 recommendations to the Iowa General Assembly designed to improve the availability and quality of services for people with dementia, their caregivers, and their families. The recommendations fall into four categories; a) Education and Training; b) Services and Housing; c) Wellness and Disease Management; and, d) Funding and Reimbursement.

Summary Report for the Iowa Alzheimer's Task Force 2007 from the Iowa Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Projects

The Iowa Department of Elder Affairs, in collaboration with the University of Iowa College of Nursing, has been engaged in developing and evaluating community based services for persons with dementia in the state of Iowa over the past 7 years under a grant form the Administration on Aging. This grant tested out several models of care (dementia nurse care manager, memory loss nurse specialist, ���People Living Alone Need Support��� (PLANS), varying models of respite care), surveyed agencies and service providers in regard to how they provide services for persons with dementia, and provided training to case management, community college instructors, adult day service providers and other related services providers including assisted living and nursing home facilities.

Annual Report: Division of Acute Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, and Environmental Health 2015 April 25, 2016

This report is a result of the ADPER & EH division management team retreat that was held on July 30 and 31, 2015 where a gap was identified in our communication with customers, especially when it came to sharing information about planning efforts. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive look at what ADPER & EH has accomplished in the past year as well as what we are working on for the future. It also serves as an annual informational resource for stakeholders, local partners, policy makers and the general public.

Iowa Comprehensive Heart Disease and Stroke Plan, 2010-2014, March 22, 2010

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women nationally as well as in the state of Iowa, while stroke is the third leading cause of death. These two diseases are often grouped together under the broader term ���cardiovascular disease��� (CVD), which accounts for one-third of all deaths within the state. Ongoing efforts to increase prevention of, and improve care for, those who experience CVD have resulted in a decline in the number of deaths in Iowa caused by these conditions. In 1991, the death rate as a result of cardiovascular disease was 344.9 per 100,000 people; by 2006, that number had fallen to 239.9. Deaths as a result of stroke have also dropped, from 74.7 in 1991 to 57.4 in 2006.1 Although progress has been made; these illnesses are still major causes of death and serious disability for many Iowans. Despite the fact that some progress has been made through past efforts, current data show that the journey must continue to achieve the long, quality filled lives that Iowans deserve, free of chronic disease. Up to this point, there has been a lack of involvement by stakeholders against heart disease and stroke in Iowa. Causes of CVD are largely known and preventable, and more must be done to educate and spread this information throughout the state. This comprehensive statewide plan is a call to action to improve prevention, treatment, and management of heart disease and stroke in Iowa. Through the commitment and collaborative efforts of many, the Iowa Comprehensive Heart Disease and Stroke Plan 2010-2014 provides a guide to improve the health status of all Iowans. The people of Iowa have a long history of working together to do the right thing. We must rise to the challenge of lowering the incidence of heart disease and stroke through early and ongoing education that stresses prevention and healthy lifestyle choices, medical services that provide evidence-based, effective treatment and long term care management without disparity, and environmental policies that support the prevention of heart disease and stroke in our schools, work sites, and communities. This strategic plan is a guide to improving cardiovascular health in Iowa through 2014.