Increase access to LARCs through cost reduction, comprehensive birth control counseling, provider training, efforts to ensure availability at local clinics, etc.
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Long-acting reversible contraception access
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Access to Care, Sexual Activity
Long-term care employee compensation
Increase wages and benefits for personal or home care workers, nurse aides, and others who provide direct care to patients in long-term care (LTC) settings
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Access to Care
Mass media campaigns against underage & binge drinking
Use television, radio, print, and social media efforts to increase adult awareness of underage drinking and its consequences
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Medical homes
Provide continuous, comprehensive, whole person primary care that uses a coordinated team of medical providers across the health care system
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Quality of Care, Access to Care
Medical-legal partnerships
Integrate legal services into health care settings to address legal issues that affect health (e.g., housing, food, utilities); services provided by private practice lawyers, law students, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Quality of Care
Medication-assisted treatment access enhancement initiatives
Provide medications such as methadone to individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder in outpatient, residential, and hospital settings, usually with counseling and behavioral therapies; often called MAT
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Mental health benefits legislation
Regulate mental health insurance to increase access to mental health services, including treatment for substance use disorders
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Access to Care
Mental Health First Aid
Provide an 8 or 12 hour training to educate laypeople about how to assist individuals with mental health problems or at risk for problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Family and Social Support
Mentoring for new nurses
Pair new nurses with more experienced nurses who act as a resource and provide support as the new nurse establishes her or himself professionally
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Access to Care
Mobile health for mental health
Deliver health care services and support to individuals with mental health concerns via mobile devices using text messaging or mobile applications (apps)
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Access to Care