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What is the primary purpose of having a care coordinator for families of children with medical complexity?
To ensure continuity of care and improve satisfaction for families.
List the four conditions under CCKO that qualify a child as having medical complexity.
Technology dependence, fragility, chronicity, and complexity.
How does developing tailor-made care plans contribute to disease risk reduction?
Tailor-made care plans ensure that specific patient needs are met, enabling personalized preventive measures and close monitoring.
What are two key activities involved in care coordination targeting patients and families?
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Explain the significance of establishing relational continuity in care coordination.
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What is the role of interprofessional communication in managing care transitions for complex health needs?
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Identify the six areas of vulnerability that indicate complex health and social care needs.
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How can medical passports support care providers working with children who have medical complexities?
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What is the definition of children with medical complexity (CMC)?
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How does reliance on technology impact CMC?
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What are some common communication challenges faced by healthcare staff when managing CMC?
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Why is a holistic approach important in the care of children with medical complexity?
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What role do caregivers play in the healthcare system for CMC?
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What are some financial burdens faced by families of CMC?
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How can effective care transitions management improve outcomes for CMC?
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What is the significance of interprofessional communication in managing CMC?
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How does integrated healthcare aim to improve the experience of patients with chronic conditions?
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What are the essential elements of effective care coordination in a primary care team?
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Identify two benefits of nurse-led care coordination for medically complex patients.
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What is the role of patient navigation in integrated care models?
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How can care coordination activities target multidisciplinary teams (MDT)?
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What is the primary goal of involving families in the care of medically complex patients?
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In what ways can integrated healthcare improve disease risk reduction among pediatric patients with medical complexity?
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Explain the importance of contextual factors when choosing a care coordinator.
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Study Notes
Care Coordination
- Disjointed care provided by multiple teams can lead to fragmented patient experience.
- Ensuring continuity of care and communication between different services is crucial.
- A dedicated care coordinator can improve patient and family satisfaction by organizing care delivery.
CCKO - Complex Care Kids Ontario
- Defines children with medical complexity as medically fragile and/or technology-dependent.
- Children under 18 years old must meet at least one criterion from each of four categories: technology dependence, fragility, chronicity, and complexity.
Care Plans
- Outline major medical issues and complexities.
- Medical passports can be provided to all healthcare providers.
- Help access valuable information about complex patients.
Complex Needs
- Six key areas of vulnerability:
- Physical needs,
- Mental needs,
- Social needs,
- Developmental needs,
- Cognitive needs,
- Behavioral needs.
- Patients with two or more vulnerabilities in one area, or a major vulnerability in any area, are considered to have complex needs.
Integrated Health Care System
- Aims to transition from a fragmented to a more integrated approach.
- Promotes coordination of care between community services and all care levels.
- Potential benefits of integrated care:
- Improved continuity of care,
- Increased accessibility,
- Enhanced quality and safety,
- Cost-effective service delivery.
- Emphasizes a holistic approach and strong communication.
Models of Integrated Care
- Care coordination is essential for successful integrated care.
- No single model has universal consensus, but all emphasize care coordination.
- Variety of approaches:
- Case management,
- Patient navigation,
- Collaborative care,
- Disease management,
- Care management,
- Chronic care model.
Effective Care Coordination
- Involves a multidisciplinary primary care team collaborating to provide appropriate care at the right time and place.
- The role of care coordinator can be filled by professionals from various backgrounds, including nursing, social work, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
- Can be a team-based approach (e.g., nurse and social worker).
- Choice of care coordinator should consider contextual factors, the target population, and program goals.
Nurse-Led Care Coordination
- Benefits:
- Improved access to appropriate treatment,
- Reduced costs,
- Enhanced clinical outcomes,
- Improved quality of care,
- Enhanced communication between staff,
- Increased safety for vulnerable patients during transitions,
- Reduction in unplanned readmissions,
- Fewer medication errors.
Nursing Care Coordination Model for Medically Complex Patients
- Three categories:
- Activities targeting patients and families,
- Activities linking patients with services and multidisciplinary teams,
- Activities targeting the multidisciplinary team.
- Focus on providing care that can be seamlessly transitioned from hospital to home.
- Adapting care plans to patient schedules.
What is Your Role in Caring for Medically Complex Patients?
- Support treatment and connection.
- Provide continuity of care and expertise within your practice area.
- Navigate systems and support patients.
- Facilitate goal setting, joint decision-making, and partnerships.
- Engage in discussions about care goals and advance care planning.
- Families look to healthcare professionals for expertise, support, guidance, and partnership.
CMC: A Definitional Framework
- Children with Medical Complexity (CMC) have multiple chronic conditions and multi-systemic issues (e.g., heart and feeding problems).
- Rely on technology for support or treatment (e.g., NG tubes, pacemakers).
- Require specialized care from multiple healthcare providers (frequent flyers).
- Exacerbate caregiver and service requirements in the community and home setting.
- Increase social and financial burdens.
Healthcare Challenges for CMC
- Poor communication between healthcare staff.
- Fragmented care.
- Multiple providers.
- Poor health outcomes.
- Frequent hospitalizations.
- Increased risk of medical errors.
- Inequitable resources and available services.
- Reactive care instead of anticipatory and preventative care.
- Limited family and community supports.
- Parents become healthcare navigators.
- Economic burden and constant care needs.
Common Medical Concerns for CMC
- CNS: Seizures, pain, hypertonia, movement disorders, sleep issues.
- ENT: Vision/hearing impairments, secretions, obstructive/central apnea.
- RESP: Need for support (oxygen, CPAP/BIPAP, trach, suction, cough assist), pneumonias.
- CVS: Arrhythmias, decreased cardiac function.
- GI: GERD, emesis, constipation, diarrhea.
- Growth/Nutrition: Enteral or parenteral feeds, feeding safety (aspiration), weight gain/loss.
- GU: UTIs, nephrolithiasis.
- Endocrine: Precocious/delayed puberty, osteopenia.
- MSK: Scoliosis, contractures, hip subluxation, fragility fractures.
- Derma: Pressure sores, dermatitis.
Understanding the Whole Picture
- Requires a holistic approach.
- Caregiver decision-making is often influenced by their perception of quality of life improvements.
- Increased financial and social demands on caregivers.
- Split dynamic between parents, with one parent usually more invested medically.
- Increased stress and demand leading to increased divorce rates.
- Need to understand overall goals from medical care, assessing family care goals, CPR status, etc.
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This quiz explores the crucial elements of care coordination for children with complex medical needs. It highlights the importance of communication, care plans, and the role of dedicated care coordinators in improving patient experiences. Understanding the six areas of vulnerability in complex care is also emphasized.
