Learn 2: Navigating the Six Core Elements – Patients

Navigating the Six Core Elements

– Developing a Transition and Care Policy/Guide
This section explores the first core element: developing a transition and care policy/guide. You’ll learn about the importance of this policy/guide, which outlines your healthcare provider’s approach to healthcare transition, privacy and consent considerations, and the age at which patients should transition to adult clinicians.
Understanding this policy/guide is essential for your transition journey. By the end of this module, you’ll know how to navigate this document and why it’s a crucial resource for ensuring a smooth transition.

– Tracking and Monitoring Your Transition
Tracking and monitoring your transition progress is the second core element. In this section, you’ll discover how your healthcare provider identifies patients who are approaching the transition age and tracks the completion of the Six Core Elements.
You’ll learn why this tracking is essential for your transition success and how to actively engage in this process. By the end of this module, you’ll understand your role in ensuring that you receive the necessary support during your transition.

– Assessing Your Transition Readiness
Transition readiness assessments are the focus of the third core element. You’ll explore how healthcare providers assess your readiness for the transition, identifying your needs for self-care and healthcare service utilization.
You’ll gain insights into how these assessments are conducted and how to actively participate in this process. By the end of this module, you’ll know how to use the information from these assessments to tailor your transition plan to your specific needs.