MDH releases a new framework to address asthma in Minnesota  The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a 10-year strategic framework to improve the health care and quality of life for over 422,703 Minnesotans who have asthma. The 10-year framework focuses on closing health equity gaps related to asthma and reducing the burden of uncontrolled asthma, such as hospitalizations, emergency departments visits, missed days of work or school and preventable healthcare costs. The framework presents seven goals; including advocating and building support for people with asthma; building statewide partnerships with health systems, local public health, schools, businesses, and others; collecting and analyzing trend data related to asthma; eliminating asthma health disparities; reducing environmental factors that trigger asthma episodes; increasing the number of people who have the information, skills, and tools to manage their asthma successfully; and developing and piloting new ways and policies to improve asthma management. Ten action steps propose ways stakeholders from varied backgrounds can contribute to reaching these goals. Action steps are intentionally general to allow stakeholders to adapt to their interests, skills, and situations. The framework complements and shares many goals and strategies endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Asthma Control Program, including the EXHALE strategies to help people breathe easier. The framework was developed with input from the MDH Asthma Advisory Committee members, asthma partners, and stakeholders. Read the Framework: Asthma in Minnesota: A Strategic Framework 2021-2030 | 
No comments:
Post a Comment