Connected Care
CONNECTED CARE
Practice integration with other care settings and services, a process enabled by integrating health information technology.
RECOMMENDATION #1
A PMH is connected with the health and social services available in the community for patient referrals.
RECOMMENDATION #2
Defined links are established between the PMH and other medical specialists, and medical care services in the local or nearest community to ensure timely referrals.
RECOMMENDATION #3
The PMH serves as a hub for collecting and sharing relevant patient information through information technology. It ensures the continuity of patient information received throughout the medical and social service settings.
Evidence
There is evidence from across Canada that the PMH model is making a difference. Visit our Evidence page to see it for yourself!
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Improvement & Research
Professional Development
Accessible Care
Partnered Care
Continuity of Care
Team-Based Care
Accountability
Infrastructure
Administration
Tool Kit
Ready to implement the PMH Vision into your practice? Start here by downloading the starter tool kit.
