Management resources for pediatric care
December 1, 2000 2 minutes read
Management resources for pediatric care
Experienced pediatric care managers at The Coordinating Center in Millersville, MD, have developed several resources to help care managers and families integrate patients with complex needs into the community. With 35 to 40 children with complex needs on their active caseload, The Coordinating Center care managers are experts in dealing with this unique patient population.
To order any of the publications described here, mail or fax your request to The Coordinating Center, 8258 Veteran’s Highway, Suite 13, Millersville, MD 21108. Fax: (410) 987-1685.
• The Coordination Pathway: A Family Centered Care Management Model for People with Complex Medical Care Needs in the Community. This easy-to-follow guide is based on desired outcomes for people with complex medical needs living at home. Cost: $25.
• Welcome Home: A Guide to Home Nursing Designed for Individuals, Families and Caregivers. This publication helps families and caregivers of people with special health care needs partner with nurses working in their homes and make the best use of the skills of these professionals. Cost: $10.
• Opening the Window on Managed Care: A Guide for People with Disabilities and Advocates. This guide teaches individuals and families how to navigate the managed care system. It provides families with processes and strategies to help obtain necessary care and services for individuals with complex medical needs. Cost: $15.
• Open the Door to People with Developmental Disabilities: A Guide to Disabilities for Managed Care Professionals. This guide provides key concepts as well as practical suggestions for providers interested in including people with disabilities. It is written for primary health care providers, health professionals, and administrators. Cost: $15.
In addition, Opening the Window on Managed Care: A Guide for People with Disabilities and Advocates and Open the Door to People with Developmental Disabilities: A Guide to Disabilities for Managed Care Professionals may be purchased as a set for $25.
• What’s All the Fuss? A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals to Children with Special Health Care Needs. This resource is designed for anyone who works with families of children with complex medical care needs and who has an interest in the safety and nurturing of children with special needs in the community. Cost: $15.
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