PEDIATRIC CARE CENTERS
The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation is given by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to physician’s offices that meet their rigorous performance measures. It is a model to patient care that assures the accredited practices deliver high-quality, cost-effective primary care. Using a patient-centered, culturally appropriate, and team-based approach.
Examples of PCMH interventions within the practice setting include team-based care, the use of facilitation and coaching to develop skills, and disease registries that allow the provider to see patients not just as individuals but as part of a larger population with common needs and concerns.
It is a very difficult status to achieve and is reaccredited on an annual basis.
What You Should Know
How PCMH Benefits You
The relationship between you, your physician, and the care team (clinic staff) is the driving force behind a Patient-Centered Medical Home. Your physician will provide medical care that is right for you based on evidence-based clinical guidelines and national quality standards shown to improve health.
Your physician will direct the care team to coordinate your care based on your wants and needs. To improve efficiency, the team will plan for your appointment by reviewing your medical chart for up-to-date forms, checking for recent testing, and ensuring you are notified of results in a timely manner. The care team will work with you and any outside providers/facilities to effectively coordinate your healthcare across all specialties, including behavioral health.
Your care team will make sure your appointment is timely, provide the specialists with your care summary before your appointment, and obtain the specialists’ recommendations after your appointment. If you are admitted to the hospital, Pediatric Care Centers will upon discharge, review your hospital stay, make sure you return for follow-up care and discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your treatment or medications.
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In return, we ask that you continue to be an active participant in your health care. We ask you to take charge of your health by responsibly managing and monitoring aspects of your care. You can help by providing us with a comprehensive medical history and informing your care team of any care that you have received outside of the practice. In addition, being prepared and on time for your appointment and bringing a list of your medications and questions, following the care plan your physician has developed for you, and letting your physician know when you can’t.
Our three convenient locations offer the following office hours to registered patients:
- Jacksonville Pediatric Care: Open Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Jacksonville Beach Pediatric Care: Open
Mon – Fri: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat – Sun 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Fleming Island Pediatric Care: Open
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat – Sun: CLOSED
Our PCMH is committed to providing same day appointments and offering expanded hours to meet your needs. We will use our electronic medical record, Greenway, to support the best care, quality, and safety by helping us to identify and provide for your needs and the needs of our entire patient population. Additionally, we are able to contact you via electronic reminders for appointments, preventative, and chronic care services.
The practice is concerned with the whole-person care; from well-baby visits through adolescence, your child will receive the highest standards of care in a cheerful, friendly environment at all of our Pediatric Care Centers locations.
- Comprehensive pediatric services for newborns through adolescents
- Well examinations and immunizations
- Illness care and acute illness management
- Laboratory testing such as flu tests, strep tests and blood work
- Respiratory monitoring and breathing treatments for asthma
- Sight and hearing exams
- Splints
- Body mass index
- ADD/ADHD check-ups
- Coordination of Behavioral Health Services
The evidence-based approach to childcare involves integrating the best available research, expert knowledge, and input from children and caregivers to identify and provide services that lead to positive outcomes for children.
Here’s how this approach applies to promoting child health and preventing common pediatric conditions like immunizations and well-child visits:
- Immunizations: The evidence-based approach to immunizations involves following recommendations from authoritative sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). These organizations provide guidelines based on rigorous research and expert consensus on the most effective immunization schedules to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Well-Child Visits: Evidence-based childcare emphasizes the importance of regular well-child visits as a preventive measure for monitoring growth, development, and overall health. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides evidence-based guidelines for the timing and content of well-child visits, ensuring that healthcare providers address key developmental milestones, screen for potential health issues, and provide anticipatory guidance to caregivers.
- Pediatric Patient-Centered Care: Integrating patient preferences and values into pediatric evidence-based medicine (EBM) decision-making is essential for providing patient-centered care. This involves actively involving children and their families in healthcare decisions, considering their unique needs, beliefs, and preferences. By understanding and respecting families' cultural backgrounds, values, and priorities, healthcare providers can tailor interventions and treatment plans to better meet the needs of each child and family.
- Guidelines from Professional Organizations: Healthcare facilities like Pediatric Care Center adhere to guidelines provided by reputable organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC. These guidelines are evidence-based and help guide protocols for patient healthcare, ensuring that children receive care based on the best available evidence and expert recommendations.
By following evidence-based guidelines and incorporating patient-centered care principles, healthcare providers can promote child health and well-being while preventing and managing pediatric conditions effectively. This approach ensures that children receive high-quality, individualized care that considers their unique needs and preferences.