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Check. Change. Control.®Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure

Control Programin Partnership with

Henry Ford Faith Community Nursing

Check. Change. Control.®

• Evidence based high blood pressure management program that utilizes a tracker to empower patients to take ownership of their cardiovascular health.

• Incorporates the concepts of remote monitoring, mentoring, tracking as key features to improve HBP management, physical activity and weight reduction.

• Four month education sessions are recommended along with incentives for participation.

• Encourage participants to take weekly readings or 8 readings at least once/month over 4 months.

• Target Audience: Individuals with high blood pressure• Focus groups: Corporate and School-site Employees, patients in

clinics focusing on HBP control, community sites with opportunity to reach individuals on a continuous basis

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Check. Change. Control.® was founded on successful evidence-based practices from the American Heart Association pilot program, Check It, Change It. The Check It, Change It program proved to be especially effective among the target population of African Americans (Thomas et al. (2012). Check It, Change It: A Community-Based Intervention to Improve Blood Pressure Control).

Check. Change. Control.® Engages Participants

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Developed to support hypertension management among the adult population, Check. Change. Control.® engages participants, emphasizing 3 important aspects of managing hypertension:

1. Checking for high blood pressure and symptoms;2. Changing lifestyle and seeking treatment; 3. Controlling hypertension by taking preventative

measures.


Results – Aug 2012 to June 30, 2016

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Fiscal Year Average Drop in Systolic BP Average Drop in Diastolic BP

Aug. ’12-June ’13 (Heart360 Campaigns) 11.20 mm HG 4.31 mm HG

July’13-June ’14 (Heart360 Campaigns) 12.69 mm HG 8.12 mm HG

July ’14-June ’15 (Heart360 Campaigns) 11.96 mm HG 9.10 mm HG

July ’14-June ’15 (iHealth sites) 12.82 mm HG 9.47 mm HG

July ’15-June ’16 (Heart360 Campaigns) 11.99 mm HG 8.67 mm HG

AVERAGE DROP IN SYSTOLIC & DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE

• Enrollment: 50,364 individuals• Blood Pressure Readings: 163,522

Champion implements their BP program

1. Champion meets with AHA staff to plan program

2. Obtain Sr. Leadership support

3. Create timeline/plan for implementation

4. Identify ambassadors

5. Host training for ambassadors – CCC basics, tracking tool

6. Set enrollment goals6

Champion implements their BP program

7. Get the word out

8. Enroll CCC participants• Encourage at least 8 readings throughout program

9. Host Kick-off event

10. Implement 4-month program• Month 1 – General BP information

• Month 2 – Behavior changes to reduce risk factors• Month 3 – Importance of medication adherence• Month 4 – On-going management

11.Celebrate success

Champion/Ambassador Do’s and Don’ts

When discussing blood pressure, here are the “Do”s:

Feel free to provide monitoring and feedback such as:

• Remind the participant to take their own blood pressure readings each week for a minimum of four months.

• Identify and note to the participant which of the standard blood pressure measurement categories that the participant’s weekly readings fall into.

• Identify and note to the participant whether the participant’s blood pressure readings have increased, decreased, or remained stable.

And here are the “Don’t”s:

Volunteers are not to make any medical diagnoses about, or prescribe treatment for, the participant.

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CCC Tracker

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To begin taking positive steps towards blood pressure control, sign up for the Check. Change. Control.® Tracker at www.heart.org/ccc

Volunteer Registration: www.ccctracker.com/volunteer

Register participants using Campaign Code: HFFN1

http://www.heart.org/ccc

http://www.ccctracker.com/volunteer

CCC Tracker

Resources: Communication Support

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How you can help

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• Visit cccbptracker.com and sign-up for the Check. Change. Control.® Tracker

• Review the resources on our www.heart.org/BPwebsite and share with your patients

• Share information on Check. Change. Control. with your site

• Become a Check. Change. Control. Champion and lead a program at your site

http://www.heart.org/BP

Living Better with Life’s Simple 7TM

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My Life Check assessment at:https://mlc.heart.org/

Code: HFH001

https://mlc.heart.org/

The Problem

What if you had a guide …

• To guarantee you a longer life?

• To prevent heart disease?

• To feel stronger and healthier now and later?

• To provide a better quality of life as you invest in your relationships and life goals?

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Our Goal: To improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by

20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and

stroke by 20 percent.

Live Better. Embrace Health with Life’s Simple Seven.

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Our Mission: Building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease & stroke.

Life’s Simple 7TM

My Life Check

• We’ve simplified healthy living -– 7 things to measure and track.

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Don’t Smoke

Smoking is the number onemodifiable cause of death.

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Why not?

• Talk with your healthcare provider

• Focus on the rewards

• Plan your response to roadblocks

Take Action!

Manage Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease!

1 out of every 3 American Adults have HBP, and many are unaware.

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Why?

•Know your numbers

•Track your progress

•Learn healthy habits for eating well

& staying active.

• CONSUME LESS THAN 1500mg of

sodium per day!

Take Action!

Get Active

People who exercise have better health than those who do not.

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•Make your decision to get moving.

•Choose activities you can enjoy.

• Break up 30-45 minutes of exercise into

10 or 15 minute increments!

• 10 minutes of walking in place

during a conference call!

• 15 minutes of walking before you

eat your lunch!

• 15 minutes of walking to shake of

that “2:30” feeling!

Why?

Take Action!

Control Cholesterol

When there’s too much cholesterol in your blood, you are at major risk for heart disease and stroke.

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Why?

•Follow your healthcare provider’s

advice.

•Make health food choices.

• Consume less saturated fats &

trans fats!

• Eat 4-5 pieces of fresh fruit

per/day

• Eat 4-5 servings (1/2 C. or

more) of fresh veggies

per/day

•Get active.

Take Action!

Eat Better

A variety of heart-healthy nutrition keeps you living at your best health potential.

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Say yes to:

• Lots of fruits and vegetables

•Whole grain carbohydrates

•Fish with omega-3 fatty acids

•Eat 6 mini meals per day

Say no to:

•Foods and beverages with added sugar

•Products high in sodium

Why?

Take Action!

Lose Weight

A BMI of less than 25 is optimal for cardiovascular health.

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For effective weight loss, start here:

•Choose to invest your energy on the task,

not feeling guilty

•Know your BMI

•Know how many calories you need

The weight-loss plan:

•Reduce calories in: plan your food choices

and stick with your plan

• Increase calories out: engage in regular

physical activity, 30-45 minutes per day

Why?

Take Action!

Reduce Blood Sugar

High blood sugar encourages the growth of the plaque in your arteries and increases your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

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Why?

Take Action!

• Make good food choices (6 mini

meals!)

• Commit to regular physical activity

• Maintain a healthy weight

My Life Check Survey

• Take the My Life Check assessment at: https://mlc.heart.org/

• Members of all 6 congregations will need the following code to create their My Life Check profile and complete the survey:

HFH001

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Why do you need a Life’s Simple 7 success plan?

• Without a plan, you will likely experience:

• Increased risk for heart disease and stroke

• Increased likelihood of illness & disability

• Increased need for surgeries, medications & treatments

• Reduced quality of life

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• Take the survey at: https://mlc.heart.org

• Individuals create user profile using six digit company code

• Individuals sign in with unique username and password created during profile setup

My Life Check ® CV Health Assessment & Engagement Tool for Employees

https://mlc.heart.org/

Quick and Easy to Complete – 17 Simple Questions

Take the Assessment



What personal information has to be

provided in the My Life Check

assessment? To complete the My Life Check assessment, users will be asked to provide the following

personal information:

a. Name

b. Email Address

c. Gender

d. Age

e. Ethnicity

f. Zip Code (if U.S. based)

g. Height and Weight

h. Smoking Status

i. Diagnosis of Diabetes and/or Cardiovascular Disease

j. Physical Activity Level

k. Diet: Consumption of Vegetables, Fruits, Fish, Whole Grains, Sugared Drinks, Salt

l. Vitals: Blood Pressure, Blood Cholesterol, Blood Glucose (fasting or hemoglobin A1c).


If users do not know all of their vital

measures, can they still use the My

Life Check assessment?

Yes. The tool will provide an initial score. As users

collect their other vital measures, they can add their

new information and get an updated score. For the

most accurate heart score, complete vitals are

needed.


What time commitment does My Life Check require of

its users?

The initial assessment is very brief, only four to five

minutes. Regular updates, that allow users to track their

progress, can be made in just a couple of minutes through

the easy-to-use online format. The tool also allows users to

accept and commit to taking additional simple steps to achieve their goals and work to improve their heart health.


How is health data entered into My Life Check protected?

My Life Check uses the highest level of security to protect

individual users’ information from data breaches. Data is

stored on a secure database managed by a highly-rated,

HIPPA compliant external vendor, and companies do not

receive any employees’ personal health information. The

system does generate reports and leaderboards that show

overall trends, but it does not include information on specific employees.

Get The Results



What is a Heart Health Score, and what can it tell

individuals about their health?

My Life Check uses the answers to the health assessment to generate a

Heart Health Score on a scale of 0-10. The score is grounded in the

science of AHA’s Life Simple 7 and based on users’ answers to the My Life

Check health assessment that relate to smoking status, healthy diet,

physical activity, healthy weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood

glucose. A score of 10 indicates ideal heart health, and a lower score

indicates there are lifestyle changes which should be made to move

individuals toward ideal cardiovascular health.

Research shows that individuals with five or more Life Simple 7 metrics in

the ideal range (a score greater than 7.14) have approximately 88 percent

lower cardiovascular mortality compared with participants who have one or no metrics in the ideal range (a score of less than 1.43).

EmPowered To Serve Faith

What is EmPowered To Serve Faith?

Our VisionEngaging faith based organizations to transform multicultural communities and create a culture of health

Together, We Are…Transforming cultural norms for a healthier environmentEngaging communities, building powerful relationships, and meeting people where they are

EmPowered To Serve FaithA national strategic initiative partnering with faith based organizations to impact

health and improve health outcomes in multicultural communities

A Vision of a Culture of Health

Goal 1: Increase Healthy Living Behaviors(Follow AHA’s Life’s Simple 7 Guidance) Objective - Impact health in multicultural communities by: • Improving high blood pressure management • Increasing healthy diet score

Increase fruit and vegetable consumptionReduce sodium and sugar sweetened beverages

• Increasing physical activity

Goal 2: Enhance the Chain of Survival Objective - Improve emergency survival rates (CVD and stroke) by: • Increasing use of emergency response services (9-1-1) in response to

CVD/Stroke warning signs • Increasing CPR training in multicultural communities

3 Goals and Objectives of ETS Faith

Goal 3: Expand Access and Empower Communities Objective - Improve the environment of communities by: • Increasing access to:

Fruits and vegetables Safe environments for physical activity, and Quality healthcare

• Increasing engagement and partnerships to enhance skill training opportunities for youth and adults

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ETS Health Lessons

ETS HEALTH LESSONS

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LIV

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Own It- Keep Your BP in Check

Don’t Go Breakin’ Your Heart

Produce-ing Health

Make Life Sweet—Not Your Drinks

Let’s Get Physical

CH

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SUR

VIV

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Secrets of the Heart

Don’t Miss a Stroke

CO

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Got Fruit? How ‘Bout Vegetables?

Taking “Fit” to the Streets

Just What the Doctor Ordered

Clearing the Air

Easy way to engage and motivate community members:

• 12, 60-minute interactive health lessons.

• Single session or health education series.

• Complete in 12 consecutive weeks or spread across 12 months.

• Learn important heart health and healthy living lessons with our NEW curriculum!

• Topics include Life’s Simple 7 (the American Heart Association’s recommendations for healthy living), life-saving CPR, and more!

S n a p s h o t o f E T S

L e s s o n s

ETS Health Lessons

E a c h l e s s o n i n c l u d e s :

1 . L e s s o n P l a n

2 . S l i d e s w i t h T a l k i n g P o i n t s

3 . R e s o u r c e L i s t

4 . F e e d b a c k F o r m

✓ Organized by key takeaway.

✓ Type of resource (icon).

✓ Time to budget to employ the resource during the lesson.

✓ Targeted materials.

✓ Links to resources.

C u s t o m i z a b l e , u s e r - f r i e n d l y l e s s o n s w i t h a l t e r n a t i v e A m e r i c a n H e a r t A s s o c i a t i o n r e s o u r c e s

ETS Health Lessons

Key Points

3 Goals:

Healthy Living

Chain of Survival

Community Voice (Advocacy)

EmPowered To Serve Tools & Resources:

My Life Check Personal Health Assessment

12 Module Curriculum

www.empoweredtoserve.org

Improve the health of 4.6 million multicultural

Americans by 10% using evidence based curriculum

and programs

American Heart Association’s 2020 Impact Goal: To improve the cardiovascular health

of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and

stroke by 20 percent.

Tools for a winning plan

MyLifeCheck.orgwww.ccctracker.com

EmPoweredtoserve.org

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