I'll be working as an RN Specialist at a clinic where there is a new model of doing healthcare. I will be especially focusing on preventing and treating chronic diseases. The clinic is a part of the same system I've been with for the last 16 months, so it's a nice easy transfer. I happen to be changing jobs over my birthday weekend, and I had already taken a day off (since Brent and I are going with our friends, Jim and Sara to FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!!!) so that means I'll have a four-day weekend before starting a new job! I'm so thankful that I don't have to try and switch my sleep schedule the same day I'm starting a new job!
I really think this will be a good fit for me job-wise, and I think I'll be a good fit with this department, but at the moment the thing I'm most excited about is the schedule change! Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm each day, no evenings, weekends or holidays sounds completely wonderful to me! This last year has been pretty hard on me in lots of ways, and it mostly stems from my random night shift schedule. I'm looking forward to that changing.
Here's a little more on the clinic, from our system's website:
What is the Affinity Medical Home?
The Affinity Medical Home is a new approach to primary
health care. Staff members work in highly coordinated health
teams to address patient care needs. In this model, patients
will continue to have a strong relationship with a Primary Care
Physician (PCP), but that relationship will be directly supported
by other team members.
Affinity is one of the first health care systems in the country to
implement this innovative care model. The goal is to optimize
access, and provide high quality, personalized care—addressing
the full range of health care concerns from wellness to disease
management, to acute care, in a highly coordinated, patient
centered, holistic manner.
Who’s on the medical home team?
Every medical home team is developed to fit the unique needs
of its community. Patient-centered teams will typically consist of:
• One or more physicians partnered with one or more
Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
• One or more Nurse Specialists who will coordinate disease
management—overseeing patient registries, providing patient
education and wellness coaching, and partnering with providers
to execute disease management visits
• Behavioral health resource person, such as a social worker or
counselor, to assist with care coordination and behavioral health
• Patient service representatives
• Health Care Associates such as LPNs, MAs and CMAs
The physician will supervise and lead the activities of the medical
home. The team member who sees the patient will be determined
by the need of the patient, facilitated by dynamic communication
between team members—assuring each patient is given high
quality, compassionate care. All teams have access to Affinity’s
network of specialists and our three hospitals for comprehensive
medical care.
Will providers visit patient homes?
No, patient care will take place in the clinic.We want patients
to feel safe and “at home” when they receive care from us.
How is this different than what a patient may experience now?
Patients will notice a difference as soon as they walk into our
clinics. The physician will rely on the help of the other team
members to assist with collecting information, so the patient
and care provider’s time is most effectively utilized.
Team members will make sure all patients have a clear
understanding of their diagnosis and care plans.We realize
health problems also affect a patient’s personal life and
emotional well-being.We will give patients access to a team
member who can help navigate community resources as
needed and listen to their concerns.
The Affinity Medical Home is a new approach to primary
health care. Staff members work in highly coordinated health
teams to address patient care needs. In this model, patients
will continue to have a strong relationship with a Primary Care
Physician (PCP), but that relationship will be directly supported
by other team members.
Affinity is one of the first health care systems in the country to
implement this innovative care model. The goal is to optimize
access, and provide high quality, personalized care—addressing
the full range of health care concerns from wellness to disease
management, to acute care, in a highly coordinated, patient
centered, holistic manner.
Who’s on the medical home team?
Every medical home team is developed to fit the unique needs
of its community. Patient-centered teams will typically consist of:
• One or more physicians partnered with one or more
Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
• One or more Nurse Specialists who will coordinate disease
management—overseeing patient registries, providing patient
education and wellness coaching, and partnering with providers
to execute disease management visits
• Behavioral health resource person, such as a social worker or
counselor, to assist with care coordination and behavioral health
• Patient service representatives
• Health Care Associates such as LPNs, MAs and CMAs
The physician will supervise and lead the activities of the medical
home. The team member who sees the patient will be determined
by the need of the patient, facilitated by dynamic communication
between team members—assuring each patient is given high
quality, compassionate care. All teams have access to Affinity’s
network of specialists and our three hospitals for comprehensive
medical care.
Will providers visit patient homes?
No, patient care will take place in the clinic.We want patients
to feel safe and “at home” when they receive care from us.
How is this different than what a patient may experience now?
Patients will notice a difference as soon as they walk into our
clinics. The physician will rely on the help of the other team
members to assist with collecting information, so the patient
and care provider’s time is most effectively utilized.
Team members will make sure all patients have a clear
understanding of their diagnosis and care plans.We realize
health problems also affect a patient’s personal life and
emotional well-being.We will give patients access to a team
member who can help navigate community resources as
needed and listen to their concerns.
Thanks for all your prayers for me and Brent. I'll be sure to let you know how it's all going!
3 comments:
Congrats, Kari!
You will do a great job with this new position. I'd be interested to hear how it goes and your experiences. The health system I work for has been using this type of model for managing HTN, DM, Migraine, Asthma, preventatives and a bunch of acutes. My role in this model has been building the tools, decision support and protocols into the electronic medical record. I think this model of care is the right way to go!
Congratulations! How exciting!!! They are blessed to be getting you. God is good! Hope you have a great time at Fiddler on the Roof!
I need to call you and hear how everything is going:) Miss you!
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