Tobacco Cessation: Implementing the 5 A's Approach

The Great American Smokeout this week is a powerful reminder of our collective commitment to helping individuals embrace a tobacco-free life. The role of healthcare providers and other professionals is invaluable, and the IPRO QIN-QIO is excited to share insights on a proven method that can amplify your impact:

Ask every individual about their tobacco use at every visit OR see how the quit attempt is going.
Advise individuals who use tobacco that quitting is one of the most important things they can do for their health.
Assess willingness to attempt to quit.
Assist in quit attempts by offering support at every encounter and refer individuals to evidence-based cessation treatment, including counseling and medication.
Arrange follow-up with practice and referrals to additional cessation resources, including quitlines.

Explore how the 5 A's model can be used to improve tobacco cessation outcomes. Dive into valuable resources from our partners:

A Practical Guide to Help Your Patients Quit Using Tobacco

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Identifying and Treating Patients Who Use Tobacco - ACTION STEPS for Clinicians

Million Hearts® - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Five Major Steps to Intervention (The "5 A's")

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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Don't Miss this Upcoming Forum on November 16!

Connecting Across the Continuum to Support Community Health: The Power of Partnerships

Join the IPRO LINKS - Local Interactive Network of Knowledge Sharers forum later this week, Thursday 11/16 from 3-4 pm ET, to explore how community-based organizations and healthcare providers across the IPRO network are championing prevention and management of chronic conditions, including discussions on tobacco cessation. We hope you can participate to learn, share, and contribute to enhanced community health. REGISTER

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The IPRO QIN-QIO works to ensure high-quality, safe health care in New England, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

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