| Authors, Primary | Petitgout,Janine M.;Pelzer,Daniel E.;McConkey,Stacy A.;Hanrahan,Kirsten |
| Title Primary | Development of a Hospital-Based Care Coordination Program for Children With Special Health Care Needs |
| Periodical Full | Journal of Pediatric Health Care |
| Pub Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 27 |
| issue | 6 |
| Start Page | 419-25 |
| Abstract | A hospital-based Continuity of Care program for children with special health care needs is described. A family-centered team approach provides care coordination and a medical home. The program has grown during the past 10 years to include inpatients and outpatients from multiple services and outreach clinics. Improved outcomes, including decreased length of stay, decreased cost, and high family satisfaction, are demonstrated by participants in the program. Pediatric nurse practitioners play an important role in the medical home, collaborating with primary care providers, hospital-based specialists, community services, and social workers to provide services to children with special health care needs. |
| Publisher | Not Available |
| Place of Publication | Not Available |
| Author/Address | Not Available |
| PubMed Link | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22575784 |
| Reference Type(s) | Journal Article |
| Topic Tag(s) | Comprehensive Care;Care Coordination;Primary Care Workforce Issues;Demonstrations;Outcomes |
| Special Population(s) | Children with Special Needs |
| Case Study | Yes |
| Commentary/Opinion Piece |
| Historical Publication | No |
| Key/Foundational Article | No |
| Literature Review | No |
| Article Rating | No |
| Summary of Article Rating | No |
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