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Development of a Community-Based Medical Neighborhood for Children with Chronic Conditions
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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.
Background:
Children with chronic conditions have unmet health needs. Coordinated Healthcare for Complex Kids (CHECK) is a demonstration project with aims to improve health outcomes using an innovative approach to community-based health care.
Objective:
We describe the development and implementation of a community-based medical neighborhood (CBMN).
Methods:
The CHECK CBMN used several novel approaches to partner with clinical and community organizations, including care coordination software, advisory board participation, and an external social service referral database (SSRD).
Results:
The CHECK CBMN executed 25 formal partnership agreements. We hosted 15 advisory board meetings, participated in 43 community events, and made 1,443 community-based social service referrals. We provided 43 trainings on pediatric chronic conditions and participated in four community in-service trainings.
Conclusions:
The CHECK CBMN contributes to the understanding of how innovative processes and collaboration can improve care coordination for children with chronic conditions through community and clinical partnerships.
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