DQ 2
Patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a staff-based health care delivery model whereby primary care physician coordinates patient treatment to ensure one receives the necessary care when and where it is needed, in a way one understands (O’Dell, 2016). The purpose is to have a central setting that promotes partnerships between personal patients and their physicians, and when necessary, the patient’s family. Registries, information technology, health report exchange, and other means facilitate care to ensure that patients receive the referred care when and where they need it in a linguistically and culturally adequate manner. The provision of patient-centered medical homes is projected to enable better access to health care, enhance gratification with care, and upgrade health.
A patient-centered medical home is vital to health in various ways. The PCMH model is committed to providing safe, high-quality care through performance measurement, population health management, evidence-based care, clinical decision support tools, and mutual decision-making. The PCMH model provides access to primary care through reducing wait times, improved office hours, and after-hours access for providers through other means such as email or telephone. The PCMH provides primary care that is headed towards the whole individual. This orientation can be accomplished by partnering with families and patients through awareness of and regards for culture, values, preferences, and special needs. PCMH practices create interdisciplinary care teams to enhance care management and coordination of patient populations targeting to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency in inpatient care.