Abstract:Children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN) represent 13% to 15% of the US population. Their concerns are physical, intellectual, emotional, and social. Frequently, these children and youth contend with multiple, compounded problems. Although the medical, educational, and social systems address the concerns of CYSHCN as high priorities, CYSHCN from traditionally underserved groups continue to face significant barriers to community inclusion. They often do not enjoy the fruits of… Show more
“…Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are those children who require more than routine health and related services for ongoing physical, emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions (McPherson et al, 1998). Although the prevalence rate is thirteen to fifteen percent of the general U.S. population (Palfrey et al, 2010), CSHCN account for 2.5 to 20 times more utilization of health care resources than children without chronic health conditions and for seventy percent of all health care resources for children (Ireys et al, 1997).…”
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require health services beyond what generally is required. CSHCN from immigrant families face additional challenges, including cultural, language, racial, and socioeconomic barriers. Federally qualified health centers provide an ideal setting to treat these children, providing comprehensive, family-centered care that fits their linguistic and cultural needs. This article describes the development of a National Committee for Quality Assurance level 3 medical home, addressing cultural perspectives and barriers to quality care for the Chinese immigrant community by highlighting Edward Wagner's Chronic Care Model, medical home criteria, electronic health records, parent engagement, staff development, and community collaboration.
“…Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) are those children who require more than routine health and related services for ongoing physical, emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions (McPherson et al, 1998). Although the prevalence rate is thirteen to fifteen percent of the general U.S. population (Palfrey et al, 2010), CSHCN account for 2.5 to 20 times more utilization of health care resources than children without chronic health conditions and for seventy percent of all health care resources for children (Ireys et al, 1997).…”
Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) require health services beyond what generally is required. CSHCN from immigrant families face additional challenges, including cultural, language, racial, and socioeconomic barriers. Federally qualified health centers provide an ideal setting to treat these children, providing comprehensive, family-centered care that fits their linguistic and cultural needs. This article describes the development of a National Committee for Quality Assurance level 3 medical home, addressing cultural perspectives and barriers to quality care for the Chinese immigrant community by highlighting Edward Wagner's Chronic Care Model, medical home criteria, electronic health records, parent engagement, staff development, and community collaboration.
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