Essential Elements of Home-Based Primary Care - Virtual Workshop-Recording Day 2

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker welcomes participants to a workshop on home-based primary care. The topics covered include cultural competency, medical decision making, improving workflows, safety, community resources, staffing and workforce, and the future of value-based healthcare. The importance of setting boundaries is discussed, along with participant input on workshop objectives. Cultural competency and considerations for diversity, equity, and inclusion in home-based medicine are explored, using a case study to highlight the challenges of navigating cultural differences. The concept of medical decision-making capacity is explained, with examples of scenarios involving patients with dementia or psychiatric illness. Social determinants of health are also addressed, and the use of Z codes for tracking and addressing these factors is mentioned.<br /><br />Efficient workflows in a home-based primary care practice are emphasized, focusing on clear job descriptions, effective communication, and proper utilization of team members. The importance of triage and utilizing different team members before involving the provider is discussed. The significance of interdisciplinary team meetings, efficient scheduling, and huddles to identify and address inefficiencies are highlighted.<br /><br />Supporting caregivers of homebound patients is another topic discussed, with various community resources mentioned, including in-home supports, caregiver services, and programs for older adults and people with disabilities. The integration of health and social care is highlighted, along with the availability of education, support groups, counseling, and training for caregivers.<br /><br />Budget considerations, technology, and marketing for a home-based primary care practice are explored. Revenue diversification, productivity, staffing, and expenses are emphasized in budget planning. The impact of technology on portability, connectivity, security, and revenue is discussed, along with the importance of maintaining personal relationships and clinical skills. Networking, developing a clear website, and building partnerships are mentioned as key marketing strategies.<br /><br />The video summarizes a two-day workshop on home-based primary care, covering topics such as business planning, patient identification, technology considerations, staffing, coding, reimbursement, and value-based healthcare. Simulated house calls are conducted, and the future opportunities of value-based healthcare are discussed. Participants are encouraged to submit learning plans and provide feedback on the workshop.

Keywords

home-based primary care

workshop

cultural competency

medical decision making

workflows

safety

community resources

staffing

value-based healthcare

diversity

triage

caregivers

budget considerations

technology

marketing

revenue diversification