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Care coordination is the cornerstone of most healthcare models in the United States. Effective care coordination occurs in many settings, including acute, primary, and ambulatory care; skilled nursing facilities; home care; schools; and community-based organizations. A growing body of evidence supports the relationship between care coordination and healthcare of higher quality and value for different populations, including children with medical complexity; adults with chronic and complex illness and social needs; individuals with mental and physical health conditions; people living with cancer; persons at the end of life; older adults with multiple health, social, and nonmedical needs; and veterans. This chapter explores the essential relationship of care coordination in the Quality Health Outcomes Model (QHOM). Specifically, one key component is the significant role of registered nurses (RNs) in providing care coordination as an intervention for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
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Swan, B.A. (2021). Care Coordination. In: Baernholdt, M., Boyle, D.K. (eds) Nurses Contributions to Quality Health Outcomes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69063-2_11
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