National Care Coordination Standards for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

• 2020

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• Karen VanLandeghem; Kate Honsberger; David Bergman; Ellen Bayer; Eddy Fernandez; Anna Tanga; Hannah Eichner

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This document contains national care coordination standards for children and youth with special health care needs. It highlights the importance of warm handoffs, where healthcare team members communicate in front of patients to ensure safety and understanding. The guide provides steps for implementing warm handoffs, including obtaining leadership support, designing workflows, training staff, informing patients and families, and evaluating the process. Additionally, it outlines principles of a patient-centered medical home that focuses on comprehensive care through teamwork among doctors and other healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes while ensuring quality and safety in medical practices.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Interprofessional Relations; Pediatrics; Patient-Centered Care; Disabled Children; Health Transition; Patient Safety; Quality Improvement; Standard of Care

Institutions: National Academy for State Health Policy

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