WE ARE A PATIENT- CENTERED MEDICAL HOME
The American Academy of Pediatrics promotes access to quality Medical Homes for all children and youth.
What Is a Family-Centered Medical Home
The Medical Home… is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective care (AAP policy statement, 2002, reaffirmed 2008).
This means our practice, as your Medical Home, is a central resource for all of your child’s care needs. In a Medical Home, your doctor, nurse of physician’s assistant and their staff who see your child for routine check-ups – makes you fell like you are the most important part of the health care team. You are welcome and invited to participate in all aspects of your child’s care.
As your Medical Home we will also help you find needed information and resources, such as information about:
- Pediatric specialists
- Health conditions/latest treatments
- Home care, equipment, and vendors
- Supports and respite services for your family
- Other key local services
Access and Communication
Our practice would like to be available when you need us. Please ask about any special communication or access needs that you or your children have.
We have “policies” with your needs in mind…for example
- When you call for an appointment you will be seen on the same day as needed
- When your child has tests or procedures done you will get the results by the next 1-2 days on patient portal
- If you are referred to a specialist with your permission we will share information with them and with you in a timely many
As Your Medical Home We Will:
- Take care of your child when he or she is sick and well and help you all to stay well
- Help you plan your child’s care and/or set goals for care, now and in the future
- Talk with you about any testing or treatment that your child needs
- Work with you and other care providers to coordinate care
You Can Make Care Better and Appointments Go Well if You
- Are prepared to share how your child is doing (at play, at school, sleep, etc.)
- Write down and bring your main questions and concern
- Bring in a list of any other providers your child’s sees with their contact information
- Ask for help in creating and sharing a complete record of your child’s care
Resources We Want You to Know About:
Family Voices local and national
www.familyvoices.org
Your State Maternal and Child Health and Title V Programs Title V supports children and families with particular needs
http://perdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/mchreports/link/state_links.asp
Family to Family Resource Centers lots of important information from families to families
www.medicalhomeinfo.org/tools/F2F.html
or call toll free 888-835-5669
National Center for Medical Home Implementation
www.medicalhomeinfo.org
or call 800-433-9016 x 7621
Communication is Important
Our Services:
We provide comprehensive pediatric care from birth to age 21. Our services include: Health Maintenance, Newborn Care, Sick Care, Breastfeeding Classes, Pre-Travel Care, Prenatal Orientation