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 /><h3>Purpose & Audience</h3><br />The main goal is to enhance insights into HBPC, designed for learners who have finished the online course.<br /><br /><h3>Materials Needed</h3><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 /><h3>Discussion Structure</h3><br /><strong>Agenda</strong>: 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 /><h3>Learning Objectives</h3><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 /><h3>Detailed Discussion Points</h3><br />- <strong>Introduction</strong>: Explore why HBPC is increasingly relevant, patient population issues, and personal anecdotes on HBPC's impact.<br />- <strong>4Ms</strong>: Analyze how focusing on Mentation, Mobility, Medication, and What Matters enhances care plans.<br />- <strong>Preparing for the Day</strong>: Compare HBPC preparation to office-based settings and discuss essential supplies.<br />- <strong>Arriving at the Home</strong>: Review safety and infection control strategies.<br />- <strong>Conducting the Visit</strong>: Discuss the integration of the 4Ms and social determinants of health during house calls.<br />- <strong>Concluding the Visit</strong>: Identify tasks to perform before leaving a patient's home and strategies to tackle potential challenges.<br />- <strong>Post-Visit Activities</strong>: Examine tasks post-visit and how they differ from office visits, discussing solutions to potential challenges.<br />- <strong>Traveling with a Medical Assistant</strong>: Debate the pros and cons of using a medical assistant in HBPC.<br />- <strong>Successful HBPC Provider Traits (8 Cs)</strong>: Discuss actions exemplifying the eight specified traits.<br />- <strong>HBPC Career Options</strong>: Identify resources for exploring local market needs and career paths in HBPC.<br />- <strong>Debrief</strong>: 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