The Veterans Health Administration PCMH Model: An Ambulatory Care Coordination PACT: This session explores the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model used by the Veterans Health Systems. Multiple metrics of the system, known as the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), are discussed and the collaboration of RN Care Managers and Care Coordinators as leaders of the team will be addressed to facilitate ideas on the improvement of patient care.
Integrating Population Health Management into the Patient- Centered Medical Home: Meeting MCQA PCMH Recognition Requirements: Managing the health of our population requires a focus on the health of each individual patient. This session explores how using a team-based approach in a medical home environment can lead to better outcomes for patients.
Stefanie Coffey (session 241/242) discloses that she receives other financial or material support as an employee of the VA.
Contact hours available until 4/23/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Stefanie Coffey (session 241/242) discloses that she receives other financial or material support as an employee of the VA.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by Anthony J. Jannetti Inc., AAACN, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AAACN.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.
Objectives:
- Define the Veterans Health Administration PCMH initiative.
- Identify the components of the PACT model and how nursing has led this system redesign process.
- Explain how performance measures data is used to change outcomes.