EVALUATING AND IMPROVING A BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING PROGRAM

Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) is a nonprofit, community-based organization and federally qualified health center (FQHC) with a mission to improve the health of individuals and families in the Bronx. BCHN has implemented evidence-based blood pressure control programs to improve its patients’ hypertension control and encourage self-management and healthy lifestyle goals. BCHN engaged a Capstone team to compile four years of data into a comprehensive report on the effectiveness of its blood pressure program at Bay Eden Senior Center. The team analyzed the data, conducted a literature review, and interviewed BCHN and Bay Eden staff members. Based on its findings, the team compiled a final report that includes comprehensive data analysis, outlines areas for improvement, and provides evidence-based recommendations to improve the existing screening program.