C.A.R.E. (Clear Air, Respiratory Excellence)

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Confirmation of COPD and asthma diagnosis with spirometry, evidence based inhaler selection, and correct inhaler usage technique can benefit patients’ respiratory health and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Do you need academic detailing in your practice?

Connect with us at green.team@hamiltonfht.ca to learn more!

C.A.R.E. Background Guide

Our most in-depth written resource with evidence-based information, guidance, tools and resources on ensuring excellent respiratory care for asthma and COPD while mitigating the environmental impacts of MDI inhalers. Extensive reference section.

Webinar Video

A 25-minute overview of our popular webinar on delivering patient-centered, low-carbon respiratory care for asthma and COPD. Includes patient health and planetary benefits, notes on techniques and respiratory evaluation, and practical clinical tools. Featuring Dr. Meghan Davis.

MDI EMR Queries

A query to look for MDI prescriptions within various EMRs.

Ocean E-Forms

The following are searchable e-forms within Ocean software.

'Inhaler Prescription': Email template for patient communication when an MDI prescription repeat is requested.
'Inhaler Technique Link': Email template for patient communication containing to a variety of inhaler technique videos.

C.A.R.E. Project Support Kits Order Form

For Hamilton-based teams only.

Order CARE Project support kits (containing demo inhalers and other tools) with this form.
Want more demonstration inhalers? You can use this resource to find reorder information and links to monographs.

Poster Series

Available printed & laminated via our poster order form.

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