National Hypertension Control Initiative Community Health Center Resource Library

These resources are intended to support clinical providers in the implementation of self-monitored blood pressure (SMBP). Topics include the scientific evidence and  rationale for SMBP, technical considerations for SMBP, patient education, and details on the Measure Accurately, Act Rapidly, Partner with Patients (MAP) framework.

Clinical References on Hypertension and SMBP

• 2017 AHA/ACC Hypertension Guideline
• 2019 AHA Scientific Statement on BP Measurement in Humans
• SMBP at Home – A Joint Policy Statement from AHA/AMA

SMBP

• SMBP Quick Start Guide
• SMBP Pre-Assessment
• Device accuracy test
• SMBP pod cast
• Using SMBP to Diagnose and Manage HBP webinar (CME/CE)
• Patient education checklist
• SMBP average calculator
• SMBP website pages

Measure Accurately

• Measure Accurately Quick Start Guide

Act Rapidly

• Act Rapidly Quick Start Guide

Partner with Patients

• P Quick Start Guide