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Home  /  Recognition Program  /  Evidence-based BP Activities


EVIDENCE-BASED BP ACTIVITIES

Organizations attesting to four of the six evidence-based BP activities will be
eligible to receive the Silver or Gold+ award.


ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:


EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION & VALIDATION

 1. Calibrate all BP measurement devices per manufacturer recommendation
    including manual aneroid or oscillometric, semi-automated, or fully
    automated (see 2019 AHA Scientific Statement: Measurement of BP in Humans)
 2. If using semi/fully automated devices, check the US Blood Pressure Validated
    Device Listing (VDL™) or other reliable source (Hypertension Canada, Stride
    BP, British and Irish Hypertension Society) to see if they are validated for
    clinical accuracy and report the percent of devices that are currently
    validated


STAFF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

 3. Strengthen BP measurement knowledge of all staff who measure BP and who
    train staff to measure BP in your clinic every 6-12 months using:
    * Achieving Accuracy: BP Measurement e-learning module, OR
    * CME/CE Course: The Importance of Measuring Blood Pressure Accurately OR
    * Another structured curriculum (must be 30 minutes at a minimum)
 4. Test staff skills every 6-12 months using the Technique Quick Check Tool OR
    similar objective skill demonstration assessment


SYSTEM OF CARE

 5. Use a blood pressure measurement protocol to consistently obtain accurate BP
    measurements including confirmatory measurements through repeat in-office BP
    measurements – OR – ambulatory blood pressure monitoring – OR – home blood
    pressure monitoring with self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) when indicated
 6. Post the In-Office BP Measurement Infographic next to every place where
    blood pressures are taken


Each participating organization will be required to submit control rate data and
attest to the evidence-based BP activities to be eligible for the awards. Each
organization is only eligible to receive one award: Participant*; Silver for
meeting 4 of 6 evidence-based BP activities; Gold for control rates ≥ 70%; or
Gold+ for meeting 4 of 6 evidence-based BP activities and having control rates ≥
70%. *Only first-time data submitters will be eligible for the Participant
award.

The Target: BP Recognition Program was designed for health care organizations
that diagnose and manage patients with hypertension, so this eligibility
criteria will be enforced.


 * RELATED RESOURCES
   
    * Evidence-based BP Activities Recognition Resources and Examples
      This toolkit reviews the activities to complete for Silver or Gold+ awards
      eligibility.
    * Evidence-Based BP Activities Q&A Webinar
      This recorded webinar covers the data submission essentials for Silver or
      Gold+ awards eligibility. Includes Q&A session with experts.



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