How to support a person’s health, comfort and wellbeing

• Interprofessional Collaboration:​

  • Encouraging collaboration among healthcare professionals from different disciplines (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers) helps provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Unique experience = better overall care​
• Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH):​

  • PCMH is a model of care that focuses on coordinated and patient-centered healthcare. It involves primary care providers, specialists, and other healthcare professionals working together to provide comprehensive and continuous care, with an emphasis on patient involvement in decision-making.
• Value-Based Care and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)​

  • Value-based care models incentivize collaboration by focusing on the quality and efficiency of care rather than the volume of services provided (QUALITY NOT QUANTITY). ​
  • ACOs bring together various healthcare providers to coordinate care and share responsibility for the health outcomes of a defined population.
• Patient Education​

  • Provide clear and accessible information to individuals about their health conditions, treatment options, and potential outcomes. ​
  • This includes written materials, educational sessions, and online resources. Informed patients are better equipped to actively participate in decision-making.
• Accessible Health Records​

  • Provide individuals with access to their health records and encourage them to review and understand their medical history. This transparency promotes active engagement and allows individuals to contribute to discussions about their care.
• Cultural Competence​

  • Recognize and respect cultural differences in decision-making styles. Understand that individuals from diverse backgrounds may have unique perspectives on healthcare decision-making, and culturally competent care considers these variations.
• Person-centred care on PIES development​

  • Individualized Care Plans: Develop personalized care plans that consider the individual's unique physical, emotional, social and intellecutal health needs, preferences, and goals.​
• • Person-centred care on PIES development Health Promotion: Focus on preventive measures, encourage healthy lifestyle choices, and provide information on nutrition, exercise, and regular health check-ups.​
• Person-centred care on PIES development

  • Pain Management: Address and manage any physical or emotional pain or discomfort through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare professionals.​
• • Person-centred care on PIES development Education and Skill Development: Support continuous learning and skill development tailored to the individual's interests and abilities.​
• Person-centred care on PIES development

  • Social Connection: Facilitate opportunities for social interactions, relationships, and community engagement to prevent social isolation.​
• Person-centred care on PIES development Adaptive Technologies: Integrate technologies that can enhance cognitive abilities or accommodate any intellectual challenges the individual may face.