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Meeting the future needs of the elderly
1Carle Clinic Association, Urbana, IL 61801.
Medical Group Management Journal
|April 9, 1990
Summary
Building community partnerships is essential for healthcare providers to effectively serve the growing elderly population. Collaboration with agencies ensures high-quality care for seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Community Health
Background:
- Serving the elderly population presents unique challenges in community integration.
- Existing networks for elder care can be difficult for medical groups to access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for medical groups to establish innovative relationships with community agencies serving the elderly.
- To emphasize the role of health professionals in facilitating these crucial partnerships.
Main Methods:
- The study emphasizes a strategic approach to building inter-organizational relationships.
- Focuses on the role of healthcare professionals as innovators and collaborators.
Main Results:
- Establishing new collaborative models between medical groups and community agencies is feasible.
- These partnerships can enhance the delivery of community service care.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals are key facilitators in bridging medical groups and community services for seniors.
- Proactive relationship-building ensures high-quality, integrated care for the aging population.