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1 National Organizations Administration on Aging 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC (800) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHCPR) Department of Health and Human Services 2101 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 501 Rockville, MD (301) The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging The Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801 New York, NY (212) , (800) American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) 2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC (202) American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) 1780 S. Bellaire Street, Suite 150 Denver, CO (303) American Association of Oriental Medicine 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1210 Chevy Chase, MD (301) , (888) American Chiropractic Association (ACA) 1701 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA (800) Provides lists of community services for older Americans in your area. Federal agency that conducts research on healthcare quality issues, healthcare cost and patient safety. Their mission includes translating research into better patient care. National non-profit organization established in 1999 by the American Geriatrics Society to build a bridge between research and practice of geriatrics and the public and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their social health needs. Non-profit organization composed of 5,600 nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living residences, senior housing facilities, and community service organizations. Non-profit professional association representing nurse assessment coordinators and others involved in resident assessment. Provides access to information on clinical assessment, regulatory requirements, reimbursement, etc. (RNs, Administrators) The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM), was formed in 1981 to be the unifying force for American acupuncturists who are committed to high ethical and educational standards, and a well regulated profession to ensure the safety of the public. The ACA is a professional organization representing Doctors of Chiropractic. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve, and promote the chiropractic profession and the services of Doctors of Chiropractic for the benefit of patients they serve. The purpose of the ACA is to provide leadership in healthcare and a positive vision for the chiropractic profession and its natural approach to health and wellness. page 1 of 5

2 American Chronic Pain Association P.O. Box 850 Rocklin, CA (800) American Geriatrics Society (AGS) The Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801 New York, NY (212) American Health Care Association (AHCA) 1201 L Street, NW Washington, DC (202) American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 760 Columbia, MD (410) , (800) American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box Bethesda, MD (301) American Pain Society 4700 W. Lake Avenue Glenview, IL (847) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 1111 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA (703) , (800) Offers support and information for people with chronic pain and raises awareness among the healthcare community, policy makers, and public at large about issues of living with chronic pain. A nationwide, not-for-profit association, with an active membership of over 6,000, providing leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers, and the public by developing, implementing, and advocating programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. Federation of state health organizations together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for profit Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Subacute Care providers that care for over 1 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally. National professional association for medical directors and other MD s who practice in long-term care, committed to continuous improvement of quality in patient care. The national, professional organization for occupational therapists. AOTA provides clinical resources, educational materials, articles, publications, information on government regulations/reimbursement, and other general information to therapists, healthcare professionals, and the public related to occupational therapy and rehabilitation. A multidisciplinary educational and scientific organization serving people in pain by advancing research, education, treatment, and professional practice. The national, professional organization for physical therapists. Organization provides clinical resources, education materials, articles, publications, information on government regulations/reimbursement, and other general information to therapists, healthcare professionals, and the public related to physical therapy and rehabilitation.

3 American Society on Aging 833 Market Street, Suite 511 San Francisco, CA (415) Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA (404) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL (630) National Association of Area Agencies on Aging th Street, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC (202) National Chronic Pain Outreach Association (NCPOA) 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 100 Bethesda, MD (301) National Council on Aging (NCOA) 409 Third Street SW, Suite 200 Washington, DC (202) National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL (850) , (800) National association providing educational programs, publications, and training resources on age-related issues. National non-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis related conditions with advocacy programs, services, and research. Non-profit organization that is the predominant standardssetting and accrediting body in healthcare. Develops professional standards and evaluates compliance of healthcare organizations. Umbrella organization for area agencies on aging and Title VI Native American Aging programs in the U.S. to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. Publishes quarterly newsletter, Lifeline, and serves as a clearinghouse of information on any kind of chronic pain. NCOA works primarily with community organizations and professionals to help them enhance the lives of older persons. Provides on-line links to other useful Web sites. Professional organization of nurses whose mission is to improve the care and well-being of older adults through professional and public education, dissemination of research findings, and support of innovative approaches in gerontological healthcare.

4 National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) National Headache Foundation 428 W. St. James Place, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL (888) National Institute on Aging Building 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD (301) Web-based comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related abstract, summary, and comparison materials widely available to healthcare professionals. NGC is operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP). Non-profit organization dedicated to educating headache sufferers and healthcare professionals about headache causes and treatments. One of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institute of Health. Conducts research on age-related issues, disseminates information, and communicates with the public and other interested groups on health and research advances. Websites Advance for Nurses Site for nurses. Has archived articles related to nursing, LTC, etc. Advance for Occupational Therapists Site for occupational therapists. Has archived articles related to OT, etc. Advance for Physical Therapists Site for physical therapists. Has archived articles related to PT, etc. City of Hope Serves as a clearinghouse to disseminate information and resources that will enable other individuals and institutions to improve the quality of pain management. An index to more than 300 materials can be found on the site. The Cochrane Collaboration Regularly updated collection of evidence-based medical databases. The Cochrane Collaborative provides information, education, research, and funding. Facts on Dying: Policy Relevant Data on Care at the End of Life Report that gives information regarding persons living with severe persistent pain in long-term care facilities.

5 page 5 of 5 Web Sites (continued) HCPro Long-Term Care Super site for LTC issues, i.e. regulations, MDS, etc. Provides links to other resources, (RNs, Administrators, MDS Coordinators) NIH Consensus Statement on Acupuncture The National Institutes of Health. NIH Consensus Statement (15)5: Acupuncture. November 3-5, Pain Management: How to meet the new JCAHO Standards and Improve Patient Care Healthcare Marketplace location to purchase JCAHO s new standards on pain management. Pain Management: How to meet the new JCAHO Standards and Improve Patient Care. Pain, Palliative Care, and Supportive Care Group of the Cochrane Collaborative Focuses on reviews for the prevention and treatment of pain, the treatment of symptoms at the end of life, and supports patients, caregivers, and families through the disease process. Partners Against Pain Assessment Scales Partners against pain 18 multilanguage pain assessment scales. Quality Care Site for manuals, care plans, assessment tools, video inservices, etc. (RNs, Administrators). The Rhode Island Partnership to Improve End of Life Care The Rhode Island Partnership to Improve Care at the End of Life offers multi-faceted educational campaigns and resources to help begin the conversation about end of life issues. Spine Health Comprehensive resource for back pain. Spine Health Chiropractic Article regarding chiropractic treatments. Texas Back Institute The largest, free-standing spine specialty clinic in the U.S. The Institute was established more than 20 years ago to provide comprehensive medical care for individuals with back and neck pain. The professional staff includes boardcertified orthopedic surgeons with spine fellowship training, general surgeons, general medicine physicians, internists, chiropractors, physiatrists, pain specialists, exercise physiologists, and a team of physical and occupational therapists. Toolkit of Instruments to Measure End of Life Care These measurement tools help to identify opportunities for improving medical care and examining the impact of interventions or demonstration programs, as well as providing tools to hold institutions accountable for their quality of care. Document available at MO PAIN May 2006 This material was prepared by Primaris, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Missouri, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.

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