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Table 1 Examples of evidence-based practice bundle content

From: Adapting the Comprehensive Unit Safety Program (CUSP) implementation strategy to increase delivery of evidence-based cardiovascular risk factor care in community mental health organizations: protocol for a pilot study

CVD risk factor-specific care processes

Cross-cutting care processes

Hypertension: ensure repeat blood pressure check every 3 months if blood pressure is > 120/80

- Use database to track and prioritize screening, monitoring, and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia

- Use primary care visit communication form to facilitate communication between primary care provider and behavioral health home team

- Use motivational interviewing to engage consumers in their CVD risk factor care (e.g. resolving ambivalence around starting medication to treat blood pressure, self-management strategies for diabetes)

Dyslipidemia: obtain lipid panel every 12 months

Diabetes mellitus: obtain HbA1c every 6 months if HbA1c < 7%