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Our Mission
The Illinois Continuity of Care Association exists to enhance the concept of continuity of care as both an essential part of the health care continuum and as integral to total patient care.
Purpose
- To promote high standards of health care
- To promote the interrelationship between all allied health professions in discharge planning activities
- To develop and promote public awareness of continuity of care
- To provide resources and education programs to enhance the delivery of continuity of care
Standards of Practice
Definitions
Continuity of Care is an organized and carefully coordinated process essential to high-quality patient/client care which involves the patient, family, and an interdisciplinary team working together to facilitate the transition of the patient/client from one level of care to another.
Standards
Purpose 1
To define the role of the Continuity of Care professional
Standard A
The role shall require a specialized body of knowledge of continuity of care principles
Interpretation
- The continuity of care professional shall assess the patient/client’s total care according to his/her level of expertise including educational needs; nutritional needs; special therapy needs; supply and equipment needs; support systems; financial needs; transportation needs; and home care needs. The continuity of care professional shall develop and implement a plan of care matching the patient/client’s needs with available resources.
- The continuity of care professional would meet the educational requirements and adhere to the standards of his/her own discipline, demonstrating professional accountability by:
- maintaining current State license
- attending workshops and programs on continuity of care related issues
- seeking and utilizing knowledge of legislative and regulatory changes
- demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and educational background of the multi-disciplinary team
- demonstrating knowledge of community
- utilizing knowledge and experience in the health care industry
- maintaining patient/client and family confidentiality
- educating consumers and professionals regarding discharge planning
Purpose 2
To define the Continuity of Care program guideline
Standard B
The scope, goals, objectives, and organization of the continuity of care program shall be delineated by each organization
Interpretation
- A written description of the program will include the philosophy and scope.
- Goals and objectives shall address institutional, professional, and patient/client situations.
- Written policy, procedures, and job descriptions must be up-to-date.
- The discharge planning function should be assigned to a person or persons in order to assure professional accountability.
Purpose 3
To evaluate the Continuity of Care program
Standard C
Mechanisms for evaluation of the program shall be developed and used to assure quality of care and appropriateness of services
Interpretation
- The following should be used in accordance with each specific program:
- ongoing quality assurance activities
- written and telephone surveys
- peer review
- Problem identification with documentation corrective action
Administrative Staff
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Gina Knight
Vice President
Susan Scatchell
Treasurer
Kristina De Leon
Secretary
Mark Rantis
Public Relations
The Rantis Group
Keller Williams
Success Realty
Barrington
600 Hart Rd
Suite 105
Barrington, IL 60010
Peter Miska
By-Laws
Chapter Presidents
(Alphabetical by Chapter)
Peter Miska
Alpha Chapter
Elite Care Management, Inc.
568 S Washington St.
Naperville, IL
60540
Lindsay DeLee-Arel
Chicago Chapter
Healthcare Recruiting Specialists
7002 N California Ave
Chicago, IL
60645
Mary Rossio
Heritage Corridor Chapter
Lightways
250 Waterstone Circle
Joliet, IL
60431
Rebecca Parks
Kankakee/Iroquois/ Livingston Chapter
Riverside Medical Center
350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL
60901
Jennifer Prell
Lake McHenry Chapter
Paxem, Inc.
6220 Kingsbridge Drive
Cary, IL 60013
Jeanette Guzman
NW Metro Chapter
Pathway to Living
30 S. Wacker
Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60606
Celeste Basom
South Chicago Chapter
Superior Air Ground Ambulance
395 W. Lake St.,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Jerry Schmitt
South Suburban Chapter
Jerry Schmitt LLC
752 Wellington Pkwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
Hadi Finerty
Three Rivers Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter
850 Essington Road #200
Joliet, IL
60453
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Alpha
Peter Miska
630-321-9400
Blackhawk
Chicago
Lindsay DeLee-Arel
773-330-4742
Eastern Prairie
Heart of Illinois
Heritage Corridor
Mary Rossio
815-740-4104
Lake McHenry
Jennifer Prell
847-651-0919
Metro East 13
North Region
Northwest Metropolitan
Jeanette Guzman
312-837-0756
South Chicago
Celeste Basom
630-854-1264
South Region V
South Suburban
Jerry Schmitt
630-915-9467
Three Rivers
West Central
Kankakee/Iroquois/Livingston
Rebecca Parks
815-954-0486
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