Practice Tools

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

http://www.agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes.php

Patient Care and Office Forms

Five Wishes Advanced Directive Form

Five Wishes lets your family and doctors know:

Who you want to make health care decisions for you when you can't make them.
The kind of medical treatment you want or don't want.
How comfortable you want to be.
How you want people to treat you.

California POLST

POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a form that states what kind of medical treatment patients want toward the end of their lives. Printed on bright pink paper, and signed by both a doctor and patient, POLST helps give seriously ill patients more control over their end-of-life care.

New POLST Form Effective April 1, 2011

Proposed changes to the California POLST Form have been approved by the statewide POLST Task Force and the Emergency Medical Services Authority Commission. The new form will go into effect on April 1, 2011. Previous versions of signed POLST forms remain valid. Click here to preview a copy of the revised form. For a summary of the changes to the form, click here.

http://www.capolst.org

California POLST Form

POLST FAQs for Consumers

POLST Cue Card

POLST Conferences Cue Card

Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-based interventions to improve the palliative care of pain, dyspnea, and depression at the end of life: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. 2008 Jan. NGC:006246

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Palliative Care JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Ambulatory Care Sensitive Admissions Rates

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease JAMA Patient Page

Diabetes JAMA Patient Page

Heart Failure JAMA Patient Page

Hypertension JAMA Patient Page

Insulin JAMA Patient Page

Urinary Tract Infection JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Annual Wellness Visit Benefit Overview

Patient Care and Office Forms

Annual Wellness Visit Form

Preparing for the Annual Wellness Visit

Mini-Cog Screening

Six-Item Screener to Identify Cognitive Impairment

This Six-Item Screener is a quick screening test for cognition that can be used in person or over the telephone.

PHQ-2

The PHQ-2 inquires about the frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past two weeks. The PHQ-2 includes the first two items of the PHQ-9.

PHQ-9

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) can be administered by the patient or health care provider.

Timed Get Up and Go Test

Home Safety checklist - English

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Home Safety checklist

The Home Safety Checklist is designed to help you inspect your home and identify potential hazards or problems.

Home Safety checklist - Spanish

2012 HRA Patient Questionnaire

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Warfarin Dosing Nomogram For Maintenance Therapy

Patient Care and Office Forms

Medications

INR Dosing Calculator

Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-based management of anticoagulant therapy: antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. 2004 Sep (revised 2012 Feb). NGC:008926

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

CHAD Score

Clinical Guidelines

From American college of cardiology

2011 ACCF/AHA/HRS Focused Updates Incorporated Into the ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Atrial Fibrillation - JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Heart Failure ACOVE Initial Visit Form

Heart Failure ACOVE FU Visit Form

Clinical Guidelines

ACCF/AHA Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in Adults

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Heart Disease Risk Factors - JAMA Patient Page

Heart Failure - JAMA Patient Page

CHF Action Plan

My Heart Care Action Plan - English

My Heart Care Action Plan - Spanish

Weight Calendar - English

Weight Calendar - Spanish

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Creatinine Clearance Calculator GFR Calculator

Patient Care and Office Forms

Calculators

Clinical Guidelines

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease: Evaluation, Classification, and Stratification

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Chronic Kidney Disease – JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Medicare Coverage of Oxygen Therapy

Clinical Guidelines

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

COPD – JAMA Patient Page

COPD Plan of Action – English

COPD Plan of Action – Spanish

Smoking Cessation – JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Mini-Cog Screening

Six-Item Screener to Identify Cognitive Impairment

This Six-Item Screener is a quick screening test for cognition that can be used in person or over the telephone.

Dementia Visit Form

Dementia Follow up Information

Dementia Screening Questions

Clinical Guidelines

California Workgroup on Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Dementia JAMA Patient Page

Forgetfulness It's Not Always What You Think - English

Forgetfulness It's Not Always What You Think - Spanish

Home Safety for People with Alzheimer's - English

Home Safety for People with Alzheimer's - Spanish

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

PHQ-2

The PHQ-2 inquires about the frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past two weeks. The PHQ-2 includes the first two items of the PHQ-9.

Download

PHQ-9

The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) can be administered by the patient or health care provider.

Download

Clinical Guidelines

Depression Clinical Guideline

Download

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Depression Facts for Older Adults

Depression Age Page - English

Depression Age Page - Spanish

Managing Your Depression Things You Can do to Help Yourself - English

Managing Your Depression Things You Can do to Help Yourself - Spanish

Quick Facts About Psychological Counseling - English

Quick Facts About Psychological Counseling - Spanish

Things You Should Know About Antidepressant Medications - English

Things You Should Know About Antidepressant Medications - Spanish

What is Depression - English

What is Depression - Spanish

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Clinical Guidelines

Diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults

Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement

Diabetes in Older Adults: A Consensus Report

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

4 Steps to control your diabetes for life - English

4 Steps to control your diabetes for life - Spanish

A Guide for People with Diabetes Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime - English

Diabetes in Older People A disease You Can Manage - English

Diabetes in Older People A disease You Can Manage - Spanish

Diabetes - English

Diabetes - Spanish

Diabetes - JAMA Patient page

If you have diabetes you are at high risk for heart attack and stroke

Insulin - JAMA Patient page

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Step by Step Bilingual

Weight and Diabetes - JAMA Patient page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

SCAN is committed to partnering with our physician providers in offering high quality geriatric care to our members. A significant part of that effort is to assist our providers in the provision of accurate coding that will contribute to the quality of care and support the expected revenue from the Medicare program. To this end, we present the following tools and education for all the physicians and groups providing care to our members.

Patient Care and Office Forms

2012 ICD-9 Full text

Due to the 2014 implementation of ICD-10, no new diagnosis codes were added for 2013.

Interactive Guide Book

A user friendly, interactive version of Accuracy in Documentation and Coding, our most requested provider risk adjustment (RA) tool. Includes 2013 payment year HCC Factors.

HHS and DOJ letter on medical record cloning

This cautionary letter was sent to five American health care associations. It notes that there are indications that cloning of medical records is occurring, and some providers seem to be using this to game the system.

Guidelines

2012 ICD-9-CM Guidelines

Life threatening conditions fact sheets

These fact sheets provide important documentation information for physicians and other clinicians about commonly mis-coded conditions in an office setting. All of them are brief, and designed to help clinicians—most can be printed on a half sheet of printer paper! We hope you’ll use them to educate your clinicians about appropriate documentation in an office setting. Choose from:

Unstable Angina/Acute Coronary Syndrome Fact Sheet

Sepsis Fact Sheet

Acute MI Fact Sheet

Acute Respiratory Failure Fact Sheet

Acute CVA Fact Sheet

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

FRAX Who Fracture Assessment Tool.

Timed Get Up and Go Test

ACOVE Falls Tools

Note: ACOVE Tools can be adapted to your individual practice (add logo, formulary, etc.).

Clinical Guidelines

AGS/BGS Clinical Practice Guideline :

Prevention of Falls in Older Persons (2010)

Home Safety checklist - English Home Safety checklist - Spanish

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Home Safety checklist

The Home Safety Checklist is designed to help you inspect your home and identify potential hazards or problems.

Falls in Older Adults - JAMA Patient Page

Frailty in Older Adults - JAMA Patient Page

Preventing Falls and Fractures - English

Preventing Falls and Fractures - Spanish

What You Can Do To Prevent Falls - English

What You Can Do To Prevent Falls - Spanish

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

National Cholesterol Education Program

Clinical Guidelines

NCEP ATP III – Quick Desk Reference

NCEP ATP III – Full Report

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Clinical Guidelines

JNC 7 guidelines

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

High Blood Pressure - English

High Blood Pressure - Spanish

High Blood Pressure Facts for Older Adults with High Blood Pressure - English

High Blood Pressure Facts for Older Adults with High Blood Pressure - Spanish

Hypertension JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Thermometer Pain Scale

Thermometer Pain Scale with faces of pain and descriptions.

Thermometer Pain Scale

Clinical Guidelines

The Management of Persistent Pain in Older Persons

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

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High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Beers Pocket Card

INR Dosing Calculator

Top Ten Geriatric Medication Concerns

Medication Review Checklist (MaineCare)

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

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High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

California POLST

POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is a form that states what kind of medical treatment patients want toward the end of their lives. Printed on bright pink paper, and signed by both a doctor and patient, POLST helps give seriously ill patients more control over their end-of-life care.

New POLST Form Effective April 1, 2011

Proposed changes to the California POLST Form have been approved by the statewide POLST Task Force and the Emergency Medical Services Authority Commission. The new form will go into effect on April 1, 2011. Previous versions of signed POLST forms remain valid. Click here to preview a copy of the revised form. For a summary of the changes to the form, click here.

http://www.capolst.org

California POLST Form

POLST FAQs for Consumers

POLST Cue Card

POLST Conferences Cue Card

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

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High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Clinical Guidelines

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Colon Cancer Screening - JAMA Patient Page

Fitness for Older Adults - JAMA Patient Page

Influenza - JAMA Patient Page

Myocardial Infarction - JAMA Patient Page

Older Driving - JAMA Patient Page

Screening & Prevention Facts for Older Adults - English

Screening & Prevention Facts for Older Adults - Spanish

Shingles - JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

FRAX Tool

Clinical Guidelines

Screening for osteoporosis: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement

1996 (revised 2011). NGC:008211 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - Independent Expert Panel.

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Clinical Guidelines

Guidelines for the early management of adults with ischemic stroke. A guideline from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council, Clinical Cardiology Council, Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention Council, and the Atherosclerotic Peripheral Vascular Disease and Quality of Care Outcomes in Research Interdisciplinary Working Groups.

2007 Apr 12. NGC:005693 American Heart Association - Professional Association; American Stroke Association - Disease Specific Society.

(1) Guidelines for prevention of stroke in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. (2) Update to the AHA/ASA recommendations for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack.

(addendum released 2008 May). NGC:006659 American Heart Association - Professional Association; American Stroke Association - Disease Specific Society.

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool

Patient Care and Office Forms

Urinary Incontinence Screening Questions

Urinary Incontinence ACOVE Visit Form

Patient Education Resources and Handouts

Urinary Incontinence in Older women - JAMA Patient Page

Urinary Incontinence - English

Urinary Incontinence - Spanish

Urinary Tract Infection - JAMA Patient Page

SCAN Resources

Documentation and Coding

Complex Case Management – Fact Sheet

Pharmacy

Prior Authorization Assistance

To check the status of a coverage determination or make an exception request, please call Express Scripts Prior Authorization at 800-417-8164.

Auto Refill grid

High Risk Medication Management Program

SCAN offers a high risk medication management program. High Risk Medications (HRMs) are medications recognized as inappropriate for the elderly population based upon the new American Geriatrics Society recommendations. HRMs should generally be avoided in the elderly because they can increase the risk of adverse drug events which can lead to worsening physical function, excessive healthcare utilization, and increased morbidity and mortality. SCAN sends letters to prescribers on a regular basis to alert them of their patients that are filling HRMs. You can download and print a copy of our table of safer formulary alternatives to be used in place of HRMs.

Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP)

Patients that meet CMS criteria are automatically enrolled into SCAN’s Medication Therapy Management Program (MTMP), unless they opt-out.

SmartPhone Apps

Epocrates

Epocrates enables healthcare providers to deliver better patient care by providing the most accessible and reliable clinical information through the use of state-of-the-art mobile technology.

iGeriatrics

IGeriatrics combines all of the American Geriatrics Society's free clinical information offerings in to one easy to use application. Aimed at healthcare providers and covering a wide range of topics relating to older adults, from medication safety to cross-cultural assistance, iGeriatrics is an excellent introduction to the information and services offered by the AGS.

FRAX Tool