Discussion Guide: House Calls 101-Discussion Guide for House Calls 101 Course

Discussion Guide for House Calls 101 Course
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The document from the Home Centered Care Institute provides a comprehensive guide for facilitating discussions based on the "House Calls 101: Introduction to Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC)" online course. Intended for those who completed the course, it aims to deepen their understanding of HBPC's benefits to both providers and homebound patients.<br /><br />### Purpose & Audience<br />The main goal is to enhance insights into HBPC, designed for learners who have finished the online course.<br /><br />### Materials Needed<br />Facilitators should have:<br />- PDFs on suggested equipment and supplies for HBPC<br />- Social Determinants of Health handouts<br />- A flipchart (optional) for capturing discussion points<br /><br />### Discussion Structure<br />**Agenda**: The session is divided into ten 5-minute topics:<br />1. Introduction<br />2. The 4Ms in the Care of Older Adults<br />3. Preparing for the Day<br />4. Arriving at the Home<br />5. Concluding the Visit<br />6. Completing Post-Visit Activities<br />7. Traveling with a Medical Assistant<br />8. Characteristics of a Successful HBPC Provider (8 Cs)<br />9. HBPC Career Options<br />10. Debrief<br /><br />### Learning Objectives<br />Participants will learn to:<br />- Apply the 4Ms (Mentation, Mobility, Medication, What Matters) to HBPC<br />- Understand key components of house calls<br />- Evaluate the role of medical assistants in home visits<br />- Identify traits of successful HBPC providers<br /><br />### Detailed Discussion Points<br />- **Introduction**: Explore why HBPC is increasingly relevant, patient population issues, and personal anecdotes on HBPC's impact.<br />- **4Ms**: Analyze how focusing on Mentation, Mobility, Medication, and What Matters enhances care plans.<br />- **Preparing for the Day**: Compare HBPC preparation to office-based settings and discuss essential supplies.<br />- **Arriving at the Home**: Review safety and infection control strategies.<br />- **Conducting the Visit**: Discuss the integration of the 4Ms and social determinants of health during house calls.<br />- **Concluding the Visit**: Identify tasks to perform before leaving a patient's home and strategies to tackle potential challenges.<br />- **Post-Visit Activities**: Examine tasks post-visit and how they differ from office visits, discussing solutions to potential challenges.<br />- **Traveling with a Medical Assistant**: Debate the pros and cons of using a medical assistant in HBPC.<br />- **Successful HBPC Provider Traits (8 Cs)**: Discuss actions exemplifying the eight specified traits.<br />- **HBPC Career Options**: Identify resources for exploring local market needs and career paths in HBPC.<br />- **Debrief**: Review "Next Steps" handout and plan implementation.<br /><br />This guide serves as a structured roadmap to facilitate a productive and insightful discussion on HBPC, helping attendees solidify their knowledge and practical application in home-centered care.
Keywords
Home-Based Primary Care
HBPC
House Calls
4Ms
Medical Assistant
Successful Provider Traits
Social Determinants of Health
Patient Care
Career Options
Post-Visit Activities