iHEART-SA Intervention Study

"1. The intervention package prioritizes information and quality management with a focus on HTN screening, diagnosis, and treatment. From the point-of-care, flow charts placed in the patient file will ensure that vitals are performed in accordance with national guidelines.~2. The care coordinator will present data to clinic staff in multi-disciplinary meetings, providing an opportunity for programmatic feedback and discussion.~3. Patients will be encouraged to complete the vital signs measurements at each clinic visit. They will be provided with their BP readings and given info about what their reading means. They will be issued with pocket sized color coded booklets providing info on the measurement and what to do to control their BP.~4. Task shifting: A care coordinator will be the champion of the intervention package for the clinic.~5. All staff will receive apt training on how to use the patient flow chart, info management system and how to respond to abnormal BP values."