Publications by authors named "Jack H Suarez"
Background: Advance Care Planning via Group Visits (ACP-GV) is a patient-centered intervention facilitated by a clinician using a group modality to promote healthcare decision-making among veterans. Participants in the group document a "Next Step" to use in planning for their future care needs. The next step may include documentation of preferences in an advance directive, discussing plans with family, or anything else to fulfill their ACP needs.
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- The QUERI program at the VA aims to assist partners in meeting legislative requirements through an adaptable process model that emphasizes policy analysis, planning, and evaluation.
- The model was developed over six years and includes specific tools tailored for four congressionally mandated projects, focusing on effective collaboration between scientists and organizational leaders.
- The approach involves three key phases: preparation and planning, implementation and evaluation, and reporting, with a focus on respectful partnerships that have proven essential for successful outcomes.