Longitudinal Theme 2

Goals of Training Element

1)      Recognize the family as the principal caregiver and expert in their child’s care, the center of strength and support for the child.

2)      Identify state and national resources such as Medicaid and WIC, as well as relevant state and local programs and resources that support families and child development.

3)      Partner with families and youth to access resources (including health care financing), and coordinate care to meet the special needs of patients with acute and chronic conditions, at home and in the school setting.

4)      Collaborate with families and communities to help navigate the health care system, including transition to adult care.

5)      Describe and outline quality improvement activities that result in improved access, coordination, continuity, and outcomes of care.

6)      Identify and access practice tools that support the provision of a medical home, e.g. electronic health records, coding, and accreditation standards (such as NCQA).

Suggested Readings

1) Implicit bias in healthcare professionals: a systematic review 

2) The importance of language and culture in pediatric care: case studies from the Latino community. 

3) Communities as Teachers: Learning to Deliver Culturally Effective Care in Pediatrics 

4) A Multicultural Approach to the Patient Who Has a Common Cold 

5) WIC Program