Essential Elements of Home-Based Primary Care-Virtual Workshop-Non-Clinical Track PowerPoint Slide Presentation

Non-Clinical Track PowerPoint Slide Presentation

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The document provides a comprehensive guide for establishing a Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) practice, touching on various critical aspects essential for success. The authors, Amanda Tufano and Brianna Plencner, outline key considerations, including the need for conducting a thorough market analysis to understand the community's needs and competition, defining a business model, and determining unique value propositions.<br /><br />Initial steps focus on business model considerations, clinical models, staffing models, determining services and offerings, and managing expectations of care. Emphasis is placed on aligning the practice with community needs and assessing personal skill sets, selecting a suitable practice model, and outlining steps like performing market research, defining services, and establishing provider zones.<br /><br />The guide further addresses crucial business plan components such as staffing, target population, service area, payers, growth, operational expenses, capital support, and community resources. It provides insights into understanding the target patient population, discussing the types of services to offer, different care models (primary care, palliative care), and the importance of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).<br /><br />A significant portion is dedicated to optimal staffing, detailing the roles and responsibilities of clinical and support staff, and emphasizing the importance of having a patient-focused, lean, and diverse team. The document highlights the practical aspects of running an HBPC practice, including scheduling, operating procedures, budgeting, expenses, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients.<br /><br />Quality improvement is another major theme, with guidance on setting meaningful metrics, fostering continuous improvement, and maintaining team accountability. Notable metrics include follow-ups, medication reconciliations, patient preferences documentation, and hospitalization rates.<br /><br />The guide concludes with strategies for marketing, branding, and growing the practice. It advises on preparing the practice for increased patient volume, networking, identifying value propositions, and creatively partnering with payers and community resources. The document is a comprehensive resource for those looking to establish and efficiently manage an HBPC practice.

Keywords

Home-Based Primary Care

HBPC practice

market analysis

business model

clinical models

staffing models

interdisciplinary team

quality improvement

patient-focused care

marketing strategies