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Rush College of Nursing position on precepting in integrated care models
The college encourages our students to take part in integrated care clinical opportunities
We view integrated care precepting as a valuable learning opportunity
We incorporate integrated care within our simulation and didactic teaching
Integrated Care Basics
Levels of Integrated Care in Practice
Implementation Considerations
Tips for Precepting with Integrated Care
Within you precepting, students can get direct exposure to integrated care and begin to develop competencies in integrated care.
SAMHSA & HRSA has published core competencies for integrated behavioral health and primary care.
Core Competencies
Interpersonal Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
Screening & Assessment
Care Planning & Care Coordination
Intervention
Cultural Competence & Adaptation
Systems Oriented Practice
Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement
Informatics
Core competencies for integrated behavioral health and primary care
Here are some tangible ways to include integrated care in your precepting
Begin by observing warm handoffs with behavioral health, care coordinators, program directors and onsite staff.
Include students in team meetings where collaboration and case management can occur.
Partake in case management meetings with team.
Encourage students to ask questions, seek input and obtain feedback from members of the integrated care team.
Things to keep in mind when getting students involved
Begin by asking students their comfort level and knowledge on integrated care.
Direct patient care is a priority; balance precepting on integrated care with this.
Time constraints and scheduling students to have integrated care exposure should be considered.
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