Through this initiative, nurses will receive a formal, uniquely developed education to support the patient-centered medical home program and other population-based health programs.
The 12-week course began in January with 37 nurses. The course focuses on developing skills, such as case management of patients with complex health conditions; effective engagement and communication strategies with patients; care coordination of patients who are frequently admitted and discharged from care facilities; and operations of a patient-centered medical home.
The final phase of the course will be a capstone experience, integrating coursework with skills learned, to give students a real-world understanding of the population care coordinator role.
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