Development of a Community-Based Medical Neighborhood for Children with Chronic Conditions

Insights

The Coordinated Healthcare for Complex Kids (CHECK) project enhanced community-based medical neighborhoods (CBMN) to address unmet health needs in children with chronic conditions. This innovative approach improved care coordination through strategic partnerships and social service referrals.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Health Services Research
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Children with chronic conditions often experience unmet health needs.
  • The Coordinated Healthcare for Complex Kids (CHECK) project aimed to improve health outcomes.
  • An innovative approach to community-based healthcare was utilized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a community-based medical neighborhood (CBMN).

Main Methods:

  • The CHECK CBMN employed novel strategies for collaboration with clinical and community organizations.
  • Key methods included care coordination software, advisory board engagement, and an external social service referral database (SSRD).

Main Results:

  • The CHECK CBMN established 25 formal partnership agreements.
  • Activities included 15 advisory board meetings, 43 community events, 1,443 social service referrals, and 43 trainings on pediatric chronic conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The CHECK CBMN demonstrates how innovative processes and collaboration can enhance care coordination for children with chronic conditions.
  • Community and clinical partnerships are vital for improving healthcare delivery.
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