Introduction to the Patient Centered Medical Home

 

Salina Family Healthcare Center is currently part of an exciting journey to transform our organization into a Patient-Centered Healthcare Home. A Patient-Centered Healthcare Home (PCHH) is a concept that puts the patient first, by coordinating care among a team of providers, the individual patient, the patient's family members and community resources. It is a way to give you more comprehensive and personal care. We are currently working with TransforMED to facilitate our transformation.

 

There are 8 core areas of emphasis in the Patient-Centered Healthcare Home Model:

 

• Access to Care and Information
• Practice Services
• Care Management
• Care Coordination
• Practice-Based Care Team
• Quality and Safety
• Health Information Technology
• Practice Management

 

Some of the projects that we have accomplished in this process include:

 

• Development of a new patient packet
• Formalized processes to expedite lab and x-ray reports
• Implemented a proactive process for follow-up visits
• Development of community-based resources page
• Integrated pediatric dental care into medical care visits
• Development of a new practice website
• Established a Facebook page
• Beautification projects around clinic and facility