ILHCP One-Day In-Person Workshop-HCCI Media Toolkit

HCCI Media Toolkit

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The provided document is a comprehensive media toolkit designed for practices promoting the benefits of home-based primary care, particularly targeting potential patients, caregivers, and other stakeholders. The toolkit, updated as of March 26, 2021, is developed by the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) and includes the following primary sections:<br /><br />1. **Introduction**:<br />    - A brief guide on how to use the toolkit.<br />    - Contact information for further support.<br /><br />2. **Messages and Talking Points**:<br />    - Key messaging strategies to raise awareness about the necessity and benefits of home-based primary care.<br />    - Guidelines on effectively using these messages as talking points.<br /><br />3. **Media Relations and Story Sharing**:<br />    - Steps to identify and share newsworthy stories.<br />    - Instructions on choosing suitable communication vehicles like press releases, opinion editorials, or letters to the editor.<br />    - Tips on building a media list and pitching stories to media outlets.<br />    - Advice on preparing for media interviews and sharing media coverage with stakeholders.<br /><br />4. **Social Media Best Practices**:<br />    - Strategies for utilizing social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to engage audiences and disseminate information.<br /><br />5. **Next Steps**:<br />    - Encouragement to refer to the toolkit frequently to effectively position the practice within a competitive media landscape.<br /><br />6. **Appendix**:<br />    - Templates and examples for press releases, opinion editorials, and letters to the editor, providing practical tools for executing the strategies outlined in the toolkit.<br /><br />The toolkit aims to enhance the outreach and visibility of home-based primary care practices by delivering clear, consistent, and compelling messages across various media channels. It is structured to assist practices in improving patient engagement, increasing awareness, and ultimately supporting a wider reach of essential healthcare services to those who are homebound or have difficulty leaving their homes.

Keywords

home-based primary care

media toolkit

HCCI

patient engagement

caregivers

messaging strategies

media relations

social media best practices

press release templates

healthcare services