Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Community Development Funders Air and Water Quality Community Safety Education Employment Family and Social Support Quality of Care Government Nonprofits Public Health Some Evidence Insufficient Evidence Improve patient safety Reduce emissions from mobile sources Support safe travel Clear all Bookmark this strategy Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Hospital wristband color standardization Establish national standards for the colors of patient wristbands used to alert health care providers about specific conditions such as allergies or elevated fall risk Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Quality of Care Bookmark this strategy Out of town bypasses Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Vehicle inspection & maintenance (I/M) programs Require scheduled testing of vehicles’ tailpipe and evaporative emissions; federally mandated in areas with particularly poor air quality Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Hospital wristband color standardization Establish national standards for the colors of patient wristbands used to alert health care providers about specific conditions such as allergies or elevated fall risk Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Quality of Care
Bookmark this strategy Out of town bypasses Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Vehicle inspection & maintenance (I/M) programs Require scheduled testing of vehicles’ tailpipe and evaporative emissions; federally mandated in areas with particularly poor air quality Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality