Elements

Definitions

Self-Management

To empower patients to participate in their own care and to improve their healthy lifestyle. Education, goal-setting, feedback and lifestyle changes are emphasized.

Delivery System Design

Examines the most effective way to streamline care to the patients. Looks for efficiency concerning planned visits, coordination of care and delivery of services.

Decision Support

Teams create specific data fields and the utilization of standardized forms so clinical guidelines can be followed.

Clinical Information Systems

Providing an electronic database for ease of use and to be technologically sound and system secure in its respective area. Needs to interface with multiple programs and programs need to be user-friendly.

Health Care Organization

Providing a cogent and concise hierarchy to facilitate proper care to patients. Providing quality assurance parameters and to provide meetings regularly with senior staff members.

Community

Utilizing the entire collaborative discipline that is available to facilitate quality health care.