Safety Net Medical Home Initiative Implementation Guide
Safety Net Medical Home Initiative, May 2013
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Pediatric Oncology Resources
World's largest organization devoted exclusively to pediatric cancer research
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LACE Tool
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LACE Index Scoring Tool for Risk Assessment of Hospital Readmission
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Mental Status Assessment in Older Adults: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Gives a description and instructions for the tool along with the tool itself
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Karnofsky Performance Scale Index
The Karnofsky Performance Scale Index allows patients to be classified as to their functional impairment. This can be used to compare effectiveness of different therapies and to assess the prognosis in individual patients. The lower the Karnofsky score, the worse the survival for most serious illnesses.
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Palliative Care Resources
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Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale
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The Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale tool plus description and instructions
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Health Literacy—REALM-SF
Quick assessment of adult patient health literacy
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Depression Screening Tools—Patient Health Questionnaire
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Community-Based Resources
Non-profit agency advocating to ensure that needed resources are available to older adults
Coordinates all services for Michigan's aging and adult population so that residents can receive the services they need to maintain their independence, and live a healthier and higher quality life
Program to protect, encourage independence, and advocate for frail and vulnerable adults in Michigan
Gives the Care Manager a starting point when searching community resources
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