The Rural Health Care Coordination Network Partnership Program: Worcester County Health Department
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Description
Describes and examines the impact of a care coordination program developed by the Worcester County Health Department located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Describes the program's care team of a registered nurse, masters-level social worker, and community health worker (CHW), working in collaboration with primary care providers. Serves patients with diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with a home visit and services tailored to the patient's unique needs. Funded under the Rural Health Care Coordination Network Partnership Grant Program from 2015-2018.
Date
2020
Organizations
NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Tagged as
Cardiovascular disease
· Care coordination
· Chronic respiratory conditions
· Community health workers
· Diabetes
· Maryland
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Organizations (2)
- NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, view details
- University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center, view details