Lesson 1: Understanding Healthcare Transition – Families

Understanding Healthcare Transition

What is Healthcare Transition?

Welcome to this module of the “Supporting Your Loved One’s Healthcare Transition” course! In this section, we’ll explore the concept of healthcare transition and why it’s crucial for young adults and their families. Healthcare transition is the process of young adults moving from pediatric to adult-centered care as they grow older.
Understanding the significance of healthcare transition is the first step toward supporting your loved one effectively. By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear understanding of what healthcare transition entails and why it’s essential.

The Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition™ 3.0
The foundation of this course is the Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition™ 3.0. These elements provide a structured roadmap for a successful healthcare transition. Each element serves a specific purpose and contributes to ensuring that your loved one’s transition to adult care is as smooth as possible.

These elements include developing a transition and care policy, tracking progress, assessing readiness for the transition, creating a personalized transition plan, facilitating the transfer of care, and ensuring a successful completion of the transfer. Throughout this module, you’ll explore each element in detail, gaining insights and practical skills to support your loved one’s healthcare transition effectively.

Your Role in the Transition Process

As a family member, you play a crucial role in supporting your loved one’s healthcare transition. In this module, you’ll discover how to actively participate in this process and provide the necessary support.
This module empowers you with knowledge and tools to communicate effectively with the care team, assess your loved one’s readiness for the transition, set health-related goals together, and make informed decisions about their health. By the end of this module, you’ll be well-prepared to play a supportive role in managing your loved one’s health as they transition to adult-centered care.