Pediatric Care Coordination Curriculum

This curriculum from Boston Children's Hospital was developed to support the provision of , family-centered care coordination activities in pediatric medical homes. The goal was to develop a robust, but streamlined curriculum which , could be adapted to the needs of any entity (a single practice; a , network of practices; a community; a state wide organization such as , Title V). The majority of the content is widely applicable, but it’s , highly recommended that local content be added to the curriculum , –specific information about connecting to state programs and local , resources.

Pediatric care coordination is a patient and family‐centered, , assessment-driven, team‐based activity designed to meet the needs of , children and youth while enhancing the family’s caregiving capabilities., Care coordination addresses interrelated medical, social, , developmental, behavioral, educational and financial needs in order to , achieve optimal health and wellness outcomes. Key activities of Care , Coordination involve the creation of care plans, care tracking, and , timely, structured information for all members of the care team, , including the patient and their family.