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Collaborative care for children: a grand rounds presentation.

Michele Foley¹, Nancy Dunbar², Jeanne Clancy³

¹Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MA, USA foleymi@sps.springfield.ma.us.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses

|April 5, 2013

Summary

Collaborative initiatives between Springfield public schools and Baystate Medical Center improved care for urban children with type 1 diabetes and asthma. Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and school nurses benefits students with chronic conditions.

Keywords:

asthma collaboration/multidisciplinary teams diabetes grand rounds school nurse characteristics

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Area of Science:

Pediatric chronic disease management
Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare
Urban public health initiatives

Background:

Urban school districts face healthcare disparities impacting children's chronic disease management.
Effective care for childhood chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes and asthma requires coordinated efforts.
Existing healthcare delivery models may not adequately address the needs of urban student populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight successful collaborative initiatives between a public school system and a medical center.
To emphasize the benefits of interprofessional communication and understanding in managing pediatric chronic diseases.
To address healthcare disparities in urban settings through school-medical center partnerships.

Main Methods:

Development of collaborative initiatives between Springfield Public Schools and Baystate Medical Center.
Presentation of program outcomes during academic medical center grand rounds.
Focus on the care of urban children with type 1 diabetes and asthma.

Main Results:

Successful joint presentation at grand rounds involving physicians, nurses, and school nurses.
Demonstrated the value of collaboration in managing chronic childhood illnesses.
Highlighted the positive impact of partnerships in overcoming healthcare disparities.

Conclusions:

Increased collaboration, communication, and role understanding among primary care providers, school nurses, and students are beneficial.
Partnerships between schools and medical centers can effectively address healthcare disparities in urban areas.
The initiatives underscore the importance of integrated care models for pediatric chronic conditions.