Connecting the dots for those in need

Abstract

Team-based care is becoming a norm in health care, and there is evidence of improved patient outcomes and provider wellness. 1 Schottenfeld L. Petersen D. Peikes D. et al. Creating patient-centered team-based primary care. https://pcmh.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/creating-patient-centered-team-based-primary-care-white-paper.pdfDate accessed: January 29, 2020 Google Scholar , 2 Smith C.D. Balatbat C. Corbridge S. et al. Implementing optimal team-based care to reduce clinician burnout. https://nam.edu/implementing-optimal-team-based-care-to-reduce-clinician-burnoutDate accessed: January 29, 2020 Google Scholar , 3 Funk K.A. Pestka D.L. Roth McClurg M.T. Carroll J.K. Sorensen T.D. Primary care providers believe that comprehensive medication management improves their work-life. J Am Board Fam Med. 2019; 32: 462-473 Crossref PubMed Scopus (28) Google Scholar However, teams take on different forms and functions and are highly variable across health care settings. The National Academy of Medicine defines team-based care as the provision of health services to individuals, families, and their communities by at least 2 health care providers who work collaboratively with patients and their caregivers to the extent preferred by each patient to accomplish shared goals within and across settings to achieve coordinated, high-quality care. 4 Mitchell P. Wynia R. Golden B. et al. Core principles and values of effective team-based health care. Discussion Paper. Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC2012https://nam.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/VSRT-Team-Based-Care-Principles-Values.pdfDate accessed: February 29, 2020 Google Scholar Jean-Venable R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director, Postgraduate Year 1, Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Stephen J. Popovich, MD, Physician, Daily Planet Health Services, Inc, Richmond, VA