PCMH
Welcome to your Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
At Long Valley Health Center, we focus on taking a patient-centered approach to health care. A medical home is a team approach to helping you understand and manage your health. Your medical home team includes your health care Providers and Care Team, others in your life who support you, and – most importantly – you.
Long Valley Health Center was initially recognized as a PCMH in 2018 and was the first clinic in California to receive the Distinction in Behavioral Health Integration recognition.
What is a PCMH?
The patient-centered medical home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between patients and their clinical care teams.
Research shows that PCMHs improve quality and the patient experience, and increase staff satisfaction—while reducing health care costs. Practices that earn recognition have made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and a patient-centered approach to care.
Benefits To A Patient-Centered Medical Home include:
Focus on improved health and prevention
Better management of chronic conditions
More information about your health at your fingertips
A team approach – your care team will include a combination of doctors, nurses, case managers, referral coordinators, and patient services
What Can You Expect?
In a medical home, you and your medical team will work together to set goals to improve your overall health. As a significant member of the team, you will be first in communicating the areas that are really important to you.
Your team will listen to your concerns, answer any questions you have and help you better understand your health care needs.
If you need to get help from doctors outside of Long Valley Health Center, your team can support you and coordinate your care through additional services.
When you have concerns about your health, you and your medical team will discuss all of your options and develop a care plan to address each concern.
Your Commitment To Your Health Includes:
Active involvement in your care
Providing feedback and talking openly with your team
Actively participating in goal-setting
Taking care of your health
Our Commitment To Your Health Includes:
Improving accessibility and safety
Providing access to evidence-based care
Patient and family education
A process for goal setting and self-management support
Addressing behavioral health needs
