North Carolina Alliance for Healthy Communities

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
Adherence in HIV	http://www.aids-ed.org/aidsetc?page=cm-302_adhere	AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center (AETC)	Online reference specifically addressing medication adherence issues in HIV.	Online book
Adult Meducation: American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP); provides information and tools regarding medication adherence and understanding	http://www.adultmeducation.com	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	Brief overview of adherence and explanation of the four adherence quadrants used to classify patients based on knowledge and motivation, with recommended tools and interactions for patients in each quadrant; 4 pages	Useful website with links and references
Case Management Adherence Guidelines (CMAG)	http://www.cmsa.org/portals/0/pdf/CMAG2.pdf	Case management society of America (CMSA)	Comprehensive workbook focused on the background issues surrounding medication adherence, assessment tools and forms and approaches for intervention.	Downloadable PDF
Case Management Adherence Guidelines (CMAG) for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)	http://www.cmsa.org/portals/0/pdf/CMAG_DVT.pdf	Case management society of America (CMSA)	Comprehensive workbook focused on the background issues surrounding medication adherence, assessment tools and forms and approaches for intervention in patients with DVT.	Downloadable PDF
Case Management Adherence Guidelines (CMAG) for Diabetes	http://www.cmsa.org/portals/0/pdf/CMAG_Diabetes.pdf	Case management society of America (CMSA)	Comprehensive workbook focused on the background issues surrounding medication adherence, assessment tools and forms and approaches for intervention in patients with diabetes.	Downloadable PDF
Enhancing Prescription Medicine Adherence: A National Action Plan	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/educational_resources.jsp?catalog_num=%23R-04	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Comprehensive review of medicine adherence, health and economic costs, underlying factors, current state of research funding and educational initiatives, where major gaps still exist, 10 action steps / recommendations that can be implemented.	Downloadable review available for purchase ($50)
Facts About Compliance with Hormonal Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/HCP_Fact_Sheet_Handout.pdf	Compliance Strategic Initiative; American Cancer Society	Online fact sheet on medication adherence issues associated with hormonal breast cancer treatments	Online fact sheet
Medication Adherence in Breast Cancer	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/2006_CSI_QA.pdf	American Cancer Society	Online information address medication adherence issues specifically relating to hormonal therapy in breast cancer	Downloadable PDF
Most Common Reasons for Non-adherence	http://www.adultmeducation.com/OverviewofMedicationAdherence_2.html	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	Non-adherence statistics with a focus on non compliance in older adults
Recommendations to Improve Compliance	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/med_compliance.jsp#improve	Compliance Strategic Initiative; American Cancer Society	Online listing of ways to improve patient compliance for patients, physicians, pharmacists, managed care organizations, etc.
Talk About Rx	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/index.jsp	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Online website with multiple resources on medication adherence including downloadable educational resources.	Downloadable fact sheets, and materials that can be ordered including booklets, CDs, and videos on medication safety and adherence.
Technology and Medication Adherence	http://www.connected-health.org/programs/medication-adherence.aspx	Center for Connected Health	Has some useful links on medication adherence and current trials investigating the use of technology to improve adherence Also posts recent manuscripts and news articles related to medication adherence. Must register (free) to see details of some links	May require free online registration to utilize all aspects of website
The Five Dimensions of Adherence	http://www.adultmeducation.com/OverviewofMedicationAdherence_4.html	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	Outlines five dimensions of factors affecting adherence.	Online Listing
The Other Drug Problem: Statistics on Medicine Use and Adherence	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/med_compliance.jsp#problem	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Statistics on medication use and adherence issues	Online Listing

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
ACTG Adherence Baseline Questionnaire for HAART	http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/tools/surveys/pdf/2098.4186.pdf	AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center (AETC)	Printable questionnaire for HAART therapy in HIV	Downloadable PDF
ACTG Adherence Follow-up Questionnaire for HAART	http://www.caps.ucsf.edu/tools/surveys/pdf/2098.4188.pdf	AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center (AETC)	Printable questionnaire for HAART therapy in HIV	Downloadable PDF
Adherence Starts with Knowledge (ASK)	http://www.takingmeds.com/index.html	GlaxoSmithKline	This website links you to a survey to assess barriers to medication adherence as well as links to tools to help with medication management and tips for patients to communicate with their physicians.	Online survey and links
Assessment of Adult Literacy: REALM-R (Rapid Assessment of Adult Literacy in Medicine- Revised)	http://www.adultmeducation.com/AssessmentTools_1.html	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	Word recognition test focused on healthcare terminology	Online tool
Assessment of Functional Support:	http://www.adultmeducation.com/downloads/FSSQ_INSTR.pdf	Duke and the University of North Carolina (UNC)	Duke-UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire (FSSQ) with directions for use	Downloadable PDF
CMAGTracker: Online Adherence Management Tool	http://www.cmsa.org/Individual/Education/CaseManagementAdherenceGuidelines/CMAGTracker/tabid/257/Default.aspx	Case Management Society of America (CMSA)	Online tool that uses patient specific data to track medication adherence.	Must be a member of CMSA to access
Communication Tips for Healthcare Provider	http://www.clearhealthcommunication.org/physicians-providers/tips-for-providers.html	Pfizer	Online brochure and description including communication tips for healthcare providers.	Online summary and free PDF download
Health Literacy Prevalence Calculator	http://www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/physicians-providers/prevalence-calculator.html	Pfizer	Estimates percentage of patients at a particular practice that may have difficulty with health literacy based on age, race/ethnicity, languages, public assistance	Free online calculator
Heart Health Toolbox	http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3006028#Test_your_IQ	American Heart Association	Online self assessments and quizzes to assess a variety of health topics related to cardiovascular health.	Online self assessments
Morisky Scale for Assessing Adherence:	http://www.cmagtracker.org/CMAG_ch7.pdf	Case management society of America (CMSA)	From CMAG/CMSA- Original (4 questions) and Modified (6 questions) Morisky Scale for predicting adherence- detailed explanation of each, when to use each one, and interpretation of results. Questions: Do you sometimes forget? Are you careless about it? D	PDF review of Morisky Scale and Modified Morisky Scale
Motivational Interviewing Techniques from CMAG:	http://www.cmsa.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=5HFX5VgOQq4%3d&tabid=213&mid=881	Case Management Society of America (CMSA)	Brief overview of adherence and explanation of the four adherence quadrants used to classify patients based on knowledge and motivation, with recommended tools and interactions for patients in each quadrant. Focus on motivational interviewing, teach back	Downloadable PDF
Readiness to Change Ruler	http://www.adultmeducation.com/downloads/Readiness-to-Change_INSTR.pdf	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	Visual tool to gauge readiness to change behavior and includes directions for use.	Downloadable PDF
The Newest Vital Sign	http://www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/physicians-providers/newest-vital-sign.html	Pfizer	Assessment of health literacy; downloads in English and Spanish	Free online PDF's available in English and Spanish

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
Blood Pressure Tracking Form	http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1083169834957HBPTrackerRevised042804.pdf	American Heart Association	Printable worksheet designed for tracking blood pressure and weight.	Downloadable PDF
Cholesterol Tracking Form	http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1175810497554tracker_chart.pdf	American Heart Association	Printable worksheet designed for tracking blood pressure, triglycerides, and exercise goals as well as columns for foods to add/remove from diet.	Downloadable PDF
Create Your Medication Schedule	http://www.mypillbox.org	Sharp Foundation and San Diego Cardiac Center	Allows you to create/edit view your own medication schedule; can view as daily, weekly, or monthly. Includes a refill list, checklist, wallet list.	Online website
Heart Disease and Stroke Compliance Pledge	http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1108845578769LN-0763%20-%202.pdf	American Heart Association	Compliance pledge for patients with blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight goals	Downloadable PDF
Medication Record Form	http://www.adultmeducation.com/downloads/Medication_Record_Form.pdf	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	Printable form to keep track of medications	Downloadable PDF
Medication Tracker for patients	http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1183645612979MEDICINECHART10%20070507.pdf	American Heart Association	Printable medication chart including columns for name of medication, indication, dosage instructions, prescribing physician, special instructions and refill date.	Downloadable PDF
Track Your Health Online	https://www.lifeclinic.com/member/login/login.asp	Life Clinic Health Management	Free membership; members are able to track in online charts: blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, weight, glucose; also maintains electronic records: personal health, family health, health services, nutrition/fitness, and “My Health” checklist.	Must created a free online membership.

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
Adherence Starts with Knowledge (ASK)	http://www.takingmeds.com/index.html	GlaxoSmithKline	This website links you to a survey to assess barriers to medication adherence as well as links to tools to help with medication management and tips for patients to communicate with their physicians.	Online survey and links
ASKME3	http://www.npsf.org/askme3/PCHC/download.php	Partnership for Clear Health Communication	Download center for AskMe3 (health literacy): patient brochures in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian; presentation tools, fact sheet, cultural competency primer	Downloadable brochures and posters
Getting the Most out of Breast Cancer Treatments: Why It's Important to Take your Medicine	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/documents/CSI_Patient_Fact_Sheet_Handout.pdf	Compliance Strategic Initiative; American Cancer Society	Patient handout for increasing adherence to breast cancer treatments	Online factsheet for patients
NCPIE- National Council on Patient Information & Education- Items that Can Be Ordered to Support Medication Compliance	www.talkaboutrx.org	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Educational Materials that can be ordered that reinforce the theme "Educate Before You Medicate"	Downloadable fact sheets, and materials that can be ordered including booklets, CDs, and videos on medication safety and adherence.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist	http://www.adultmeducation.com/downloads/Questions_You_Should_Ask.pdf	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	PDF for patients including questions to ask their physicians about their medications	Downloadable PDF
Taking charge of your health, 1 step at a time	http://www.1on1health.com/web/info/home/english/home/Home	GlaxoSmithKline	Patient education site covering a multitude of chronic health conditions, smoking cessation, and vaccines
The Altoona List of Medical Analogies	http://www.altoonafp.org/analogies.htm	Altoon Family Physcians Residency	Listing of medical analogies to help patients understand complex medical concepts.	Online listing
Understanding the Importance of Your Medication	http://www.adultmeducation.com/downloads/Importance_of_Medications.pdf	American Society on Aging (ASA) and American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)	PDF file for patients on the importance of taking medications and what to ask and tell their healthcare provider at office visits	Downloadable PDF

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary
Adherence to Medication	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...	Osterberg, L et al	Adherence
Effect of a Pharmacy Care Program on Medication Adherence and Persistence, Blood Pressure, and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol	http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/296.21.joc60162v1	Lee, J, et al	Adherence
How Can We Improve Adherence to Blood-Pressure Lowering Medication in Ambulatory Care?	http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/164/7/722	Schroeder, K et al	Adherence
Impact of Medication Adherence on Hospitalization Risk and Healthcare Cost	http://www.lww-medicalcare.com/pt/re/medcare/abstract .00005650-200506000-00002.htm;jsessionid=JDHfFJys5yjX1GK16mv61lBYq TzCNxvc20mL8c0cJQYlcL1nR71n!944248918!181195629!8091!-1	Sokol, M, et al	Adherence
Improving Medication Adherence: How to Talk with Patients About Their Medications (a paperback book)	http://www.amazon.com/Improving-Medication-Adherence-Patients-Medications/dp/0781796229	Shea, S	Book on adherence; link to Amazon.com
Interventions for Enhancing Medication Adherence	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez	Haynes, R et al	Adherence
Interventions to Enhance Medication Adherence in Chronic Medical Conditions: A Systematic Review	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez	Kripalani, S et al	Adherence
Interventions to Enhance Patient Adherence to Medication Prescriptions	http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/288/22/2868	McDonald, H, et al	Adherence
Interventions to Improve Antipsychotic Medication Adherence: Review of Recent Literature	http://www.psychopharmacology.com/pt/re/jclnpsychopharm/abstract...	Dolder, C, et al	Adherence in psychiatry
Measurement, Correlates, and Health outcomes of Medication Adherence Among Seniors	http://www.theannals.com/cgi/content/abstract/38/2/303	Vik, S.	Adherence
Meta-analysis of trials of interventions to improve medication adherence	http://www.ajhp.org/cgi/content/abstract/60/7/657	Peterson, A, et al	Adherence
Objectives Promoting Safe Medicine Use in "Healthy People" 2000/2010	http://www.talkaboutrx.org/med_compliance.jsp#healthypeople	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Medication Use
Patient adherence to treatment: three decades of research. A comprehensive review.	http://www.mloz.be/cms/Mloz/review%20patient%20adherence.pdf	Vermeire, E, et al	Adherence
Patterns, correlates, and barriers to medication adherence among persons prescribed new treatments for HIV disease	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10762096	Catz, S, et al	Adherence in HIV
Pill Count, Self-Report, and Pharmacy Claims Data to Measure medication Adherence in the Elderly	http://www.theannals.com/cgi/content/abstract/32/7/749	Grymonpre, R, et al	Adherence
Predictors of Medication Adherence in the Elderly	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VRS-4465FB8-S&_user =10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221 &_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=315d9a4dd1808231fccd23ec5bf66308	Balkrishnan, R.	Adherence
Prescription Noncompliance due to Cost Among Adults with Disabilities in the United States	http://www.ajph.org/cgi/content/abstract/92/7/1120	Kennedy, J and C Erb	Adherence
Using Drug Claims Data to Assess the Relationship of Medication Adherence with Hospitalization and Costs	http://www.ps.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/52/6/805	Svarstad, B, et al	Adherence

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
Compliance Enhancement	http://www.thecjc.org/pdf/gc08/gc08-4.pdf	Florida A&M University	Slide deck on medication adherence in the elderly. (24 slides)	Downloadable PDF
Getting Hypertension Under Control	http://www.freece.com/Documents/Adherence-HTN-PharmCon-1-08(1).pdf	Free Online Education for the Healthcare Profession	Slide set on medication adherence and hypertension. (35 slides)	Downloadable PDF
Medication Adherence and Health Literacy	http://www.qualitynet.org/dcs/...	QIOSC Pharmacy and FMQAI	Slide deck on medication adherence and health literacy. (41 slides)	Downloadable PDF
Medication Adherence in the Elderly	http://med.fsu.edu/geriatrics/pdf/Adherence_Elderly.pdf	Florida State University	Slide deck on medication adherence and interventions in the elderly. (11 slides)	Downloadable PDF
Medication Adherence: What Can We Do to Help Patients Stick to Therapy	http://www.hivguidelines.org/...	HIV/AIDS Bureau, HRSA	Slide set on interventions to improve medication adherence in HIV. (40 Slides)	Downloadable PDF
Practical Strategies for Improving Medication Adherence	http://www.ucsfcme.com/2009/slides/MDM09M02/Li_Medical_Adherence.ppt#841...	University of California, San Francisco	Slide set on interventions to improve medication adherence. (55 Slides)	Downloadable PDF
Race, Health Literacy, & HIV Medication Adherence	http://www.academyhealth.org/2007/sunday/oceanic5/cosborn.pdf	Institute for Healthcare Studies, Feinberg School of Medicine	Slide deck on health literacy and medication adherence in HIV.	Downloadable PDF
The Well Project: Women and Adherence	http://www.thewellproject.org/en_US/Tools/Slide_Presentations/ Treatment_and_Trials/Women_and_Adherence.ppt	thewellproject	Slide set on medication adhererence in women with HIV. (7 slides)	Downloadable PDF
Value Based Designs	http://www.ehcca.com/presentations/...	Aetna	Slide deck on medication adherence from a payer perspective. (29 Slides)	Downloadable PDF
8. Medication Safety
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality	http://www.ahrq.gov/	Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality	Useful links for research funding, patient information, and clinical information to improve healthcare quality	Online listing of useful links
Alliance for Patient Medication Safety	http://medicationsafety.org/	Alliance for Patient Medication Safety	Nonprofit organization promoting safe medication practices with specific sections for pharmacists and patients
Be MedWise	http://www.bemedwise.org/	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Consumer oriented website with helpful information to help patients understand their medications	Downloadable PDF files, online quizes and tool kits
Center for Medication Safety	http://medsafety.org/	Center for Medication Safety	General website on improving medication safety with links to helpful websites, medication safety presentations, and information specific to consumers and healthcare providers
Institute for Healthcare Improvement	http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/MedicationSystems/	Institute for Healthcare Improvement	General website on improving healthcare with a section devoted to improving medication safety
Medication Errors	http://www.fda.gov/CDER/drug/MedErrors/default.htm	US Food and Drug Administration	FDA summary on medication errors including common drugs associated with errors, campaign to eliminate use of error-prone abbreviations, and how to report medication errors	Online summary with links
Medication Safety PowerPoint Presentations	http://medsafety.org/centermedsafety/presentations.htm	Center for Medication Safety	Download premade presentations on medication safety	Downloadable PowerPoint and PDF files
Medication Safety Tools and Resources	http://www.ismp.org/Tools/default.asp	The Institute for Safe Medication Practices	Links to tools to improve medication safety	Links to tools on medication safety
Medications and Older People	http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/1997/697_old.html	US Food and Drug Administration	Online summary with focus on medication safety issues in elderly patients
National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention	http://www.nccmerp.org/	National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention	Main homepage for National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention with links to report medication errors and consumer information.
National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF): What you can do to make healthcare safer: A Consumer Fact Sheet	http://www.npsf.org/pdf/paf/WhatYouCanDo.pdf	National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)	Consumer fact sheet on making healthcare safer	Downloadable PDF
OTC Safety	http://www.otcsafety.org/	OTC Safety	Consumer and healthcare provider focused website specific to over the counter medication safety
Protecting 5 Million Lives from Harm	http://www.ihi.org/NR/rdonlyres/...	Institute for Healthcare Improvement	Downloadable word document on how to prevent harm from high risk medications	Downloadable word document
Reporting Adverse Experiences to FDA	http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/how.htm	US Food and Drug Administration	Links to forms for adverse event reporting	Online links
Safe Medication	http://www.safemedication.com/	American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)	Consumer oriented website directing patients to utilize pharmacists to improve medication safety with advice on how to take medications and how pharmacists can help
Speak Up Iniatives	http://www.jointcommission.org/GeneralPublic/Speak+Up/	The Joint Commission	Downloadable booklets on speak up iniatives to improve patient safety	Downloadable PDFs
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices	http://www.ismp.org/	The Institute for Safe Medication Practices	Nonprofit organization promoting safe medication practices	Online access to links and tools on medication safety

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality	http://www.ahrq.gov/	Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality	Useful links for research funding, patient information, and clinical information to improve healthcare quality	Online listing of useful links
Alliance for Patient Medication Safety	http://medicationsafety.org/	Alliance for Patient Medication Safety	Nonprofit organization promoting safe medication practices with specific sections for pharmacists and patients
Be MedWise	http://www.bemedwise.org/	National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)	Consumer oriented website with helpful information to help patients understand their medications	Downloadable PDF files, online quizes and tool kits
Center for Medication Safety	http://medsafety.org/	Center for Medication Safety	General website on improving medication safety with links to helpful websites, medication safety presentations, and information specific to consumers and healthcare providers
Institute for Healthcare Improvement	http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/PatientSafety/MedicationSystems/	Institute for Healthcare Improvement	General website on improving healthcare with a section devoted to improving medication safety
Medication Errors	http://www.fda.gov/CDER/drug/MedErrors/default.htm	US Food and Drug Administration	FDA summary on medication errors including common drugs associated with errors, campaign to eliminate use of error-prone abbreviations, and how to report medication errors	Online summary with links
Medication Safety PowerPoint Presentations	http://medsafety.org/centermedsafety/presentations.htm	Center for Medication Safety	Download premade presentations on medication safety	Downloadable PowerPoint and PDF files
Medication Safety Tools and Resources	http://www.ismp.org/Tools/default.asp	The Institute for Safe Medication Practices	Links to tools to improve medication safety	Links to tools on medication safety
Medications and Older People	http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/1997/697_old.html	US Food and Drug Administration	Online summary with focus on medication safety issues in elderly patients
National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention	http://www.nccmerp.org/	National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention	Main homepage for National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention with links to report medication errors and consumer information.
National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF): What you can do to make healthcare safer: A Consumer Fact Sheet	http://www.npsf.org/pdf/paf/WhatYouCanDo.pdf	National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)	Consumer fact sheet on making healthcare safer	Downloadable PDF
OTC Safety	http://www.otcsafety.org/	OTC Safety	Consumer and healthcare provider focused website specific to over the counter medication safety
Protecting 5 Million Lives from Harm	http://www.ihi.org/NR/rdonlyres...	Institute for Healthcare Improvement	Downloadable word document on how to prevent harm from high risk medications	Downloadable word document
Reporting Adverse Experiences to FDA	http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/how.htm	US Food and Drug Administration	Links to forms for adverse event reporting	Online links
Safe Medication	http://www.safemedication.com/	American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)	Consumer oriented website directing patients to utilize pharmacists to improve medication safety with advice on how to take medications and how pharmacists can help
Speak Up Iniatives	http://www.jointcommission.org/GeneralPublic/Speak+Up/	The Joint Commission	Downloadable booklets on speak up iniatives to improve patient safety	Downloadable PDFs
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices	http://www.ismp.org/	The Institute for Safe Medication Practices	Nonprofit organization promoting safe medication practices	Online access to links and tools on medication safety

Title/Emphasis	Website	Sponsoring Organization	Summary	Comments
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): Federal Services Junior Investigator Research Grant	http://www.ashpfoundation.org/...	ASHP	Research grant to study medication adherence and persistence in older patients who receive care through the Veterans Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Public Health Service. The focus is on autoimmune diseases, dyslipidemia, HIV/AIDS, ps	Link to download application and instructions.
California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF): Proposals and Grants	http://www.chcf.org/grantinfo/	California Healthcare Foundation (CHCF)	Funding to achieve three goals including improved quality of care for Californians with chronic disease, reducing barriers to efficient and affordable healthcare, and promotion of greater transparency and accountability in California's healthcare system.
John A. Hartford Foundation Grants	http://www.jhartfound.org/grants.htm	John A. Hartford Foundation	Funding for projects that help to improve and integrate health related services in a geriatric population. Over $23 million in 2004. Includes both public and non-profit organizations with a rolling deadline.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): HIV treatment adherence research	Four Different Grants: http://www.grants.gov/search/...	National Institutes of Health (NIH)	Links to funding sources for research on adherence in HIV.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Research on Adherence to Interventions for Mental Disorders	http://www.grants.gov/search/...	National Institutes of Health (NIH)	Links to funding sources for research on adherence in mental disorders.
Retirement Research Foundation (RRF)	http://www.rrf.org/Default.htm	Retirement Research Foundation (RRF)	Grants for projects promoting service, education, research, and advocacy that are relevant to geriatrics.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	http://www.rwjf.org/applications/whatwefund.jsp	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	Organization that funds studies that improve the health and healthcare of all Americans . $400 million in 2006 for various studies including public and 501c3. Rolling deadlines.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)	http://www.nia.nih.gov/GrantsAndTraining/FundingOpportunities/SBIR/	National Institute on Aging	Research funding for the development of products and services to improve the health and well-being of older Americans.