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Our quality improvement products are uniquely designed to improve health outcomes in a variety of settings. Our professional staff carefully researches each product to assure that Primaris' quality standards are met. The product must be proven effective, practical and easy to implement before we offer it to our providers. And, products are constantly being added or revised to assure that you receive the most up-to-date tools. Please select a health care setting and condition from the menu below. 

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Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Reference

Recommendations from the American Diabetes Association and the National Kidney Disease Education Program.

Blood Pressure Medication Fact Sheet

Publication #: MO-10-32-CKD

Highlighting the benefits of taking blood pressure medication, this fact sheet helps people with high blood pressure understand how this medication helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Diabetes: Know and Follow Your SIgnals

Publication #: MO-10-22-CKD

This helpful poster shows patients what signals they and their healthcare providers can monitor for improved kidney health.

The Facts About Vascular Access

Publication #: MO-10-03-CKD

This folded booklet discusses the different types of vascular access available to patients who must undergo hemodialysis.

Restraint RAP Critical Thinking Tool

Ask yourself these simple questions when assessing a resident and deciding if a restraint is really necessary. Courtesy of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing.

Where to Go When You Need to Know: CMS-Supported Web Resources

Publication #: MO-08-33-NH

This one-page handout provides descriptions of quality improvement Web sites and direct links to them.

Prepare for Your Surgery Brochure

Publication #: MO-03-17-SI

This patient education brochure provides information to prepare for surgery and tips for care after surgery. Measures 3.5" x 8.5"

Case Summary

Publication #: MO-03-97-HH

Diabetes Testing Request Form

Publication #: MO-09-16-CKD

Use this form to help collaborate with physicians to help screen your patients with diabetes receive proper scheduled testing. The form is provided in Word to allow customization. Instructions are included in the separate PDF file.

Save the Vein Tool Kit

Publication #: MO-09-47-CKD

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or a disease like diabetes, hypertension, lupus, or polycystic kidney disease that can damage the kidneys could develop kidney failure requiring dialysis. It is important for at-risk patients to understand the importance of preserving their veins in the case they would require future hemodialysis access. We have free resources to promote this important message to your patients.

These resources include an arm band (to show providers which arm should be preserved, and not subjected to injections, etc.), a wallet card and arm band card. Order yours today!

Plan of Action

Publication #: MO-03-105-HH

Home Health Compare Overview

Publication #: MO-03-123-HH

Home Health Compare Website Quick Start Guide

Publication #: MO-03-125-HH

Home Health Quality Initiative Introduction

Publication #: MO-03-124-HH

How Does it All Fit?

Publication #: MO-05-03-HH

Relationship of Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and State Survey Agencies (SSAs)

Publication #: MO-03-129-HH

ACH / Emergent Care Monthly Audit Tool

Publication #: MO-05-152-HH

Use this tool to audit patient hospitalization transfers.

ACH Best Practices Monitoring Tool

This CD tool provides an opportunity for home health agencies to electronically monitor and record compliance with ACH best practices. This real-time monitoring aids in early intervention.

Click the PDF to read the Table of Contents. Click Add to Cart to order your free copy.

Cancer Patient Self-Care Workbook

Guide for patients to learn about the disease process and self-management.

COPD Patient Self-Care Workbook

Publication #: MO-06-42-HH

A guide for patients to learn about the disease process and patient self-management.