Transition to Adult Care Resources for Pediatricians Janet

Transition to Adult Care: Resources for Pediatricians Janet Hess, Dr. PH, MPH September 18, 2014

Health Care Transition Preparation Health Care Transition (HCT) The purposeful, planned movement of adolescents and young adults, with and without SHCN, from child-centered to adult-oriented health care systems. Increased responsibility for health care self-management; understanding and planning for changes in health needs, insurance, and providers in adulthood; should occur across ages 12 -21+ Transfer of Care Discrete event, physical transfer from a pediatric to an adult provider; should occur between ages 18 -21+ Successful Transition Patients are engaged in and receive on-going patient-centered adult care.

The AAP, AAFP, and ACP recommend transition planning as a standard of care for all adolescents Supporting the health care transition from adolescence to adulthood in the medical home. Pediatrics. 2011; 128: 182 -200, http: //pediatrics. aappublications. org/content/128/1/182. full. html.

Population Model Chronic Condition Care Coordination YSHCN All Youth Enhanced Planning Transition Plan Preparation Assessment Information & Referral Pediatric Care System Adult Care System

1. Do you have a practice policy for transitioning patients to an adult model of care? 2. What steps do you take to prepare adolescents and their families for the change?

Florida’s clearinghouse for health care transition information at www. Florida. HATS. org

Transition Toolkit

Transition Toolkit § Visit www. jaxhats. ufl. edu or www. Florida. HATS. org § Account Set Up Ø Email address § Which position best describes you? Ø Medical Provider Ø Youth and/or Caregiver Ø Case Manager Ø Teacher

Hillsborough. HATS Post Card

Educational Materials

Self-Advocacy Guides

Self-Management Videos 9 short videos with step-by-step instructions 22

Transition 2 Go

Training for Health Care Professionals Ø Web-based, video format Ø Recently updated with current evidence-based materials Ø 10 modules 15 -20 minutes each; 3 hours total § Posted on FLHATS web site § Ø Free CME/CE (4 contact hrs) through Florida Area Health Education Center, www. aheceducation. com

Contact Janet Hess, Dr. PH, MPH, CHES Florida. HATS Project Director University of South Florida jhess@health. usf. edu (813) 259 -8604