Table 2.
Program Staffing (Core Team Members).
| Position | Education and Certification | Full-Time Equivalent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) | High school diploma; AA Preferred | 1.0 per 600 patients | Patient/family liaison. Facilitates care and communicates with family on an ongoing basis. Conducts the Introduction Screening Tool (secondary screen), leads ICT meetings. |
| RN Care Manager | Pediatric RN | 1.0 per 9 PCCs | Supervises and provides education to PCCs, offers medical advice to families (when appropriate), prepares ICPs, interacts with specialty case managers and physicians. |
| Medical Director | Board-certified pediatrician with case management and quality improvement experience | 0.25 per 9 PCCs | Final approval of all ICPs, attends ICT meetings, and coordinates care with primary and specialty care physicians. |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Certified licensed clinical social worker | 0.5 per 9 PCCs | Attends ICT meetings, addresses social determinants of health, family safety, and connects families to community resources. |
Abbreviations: ICT, interdisciplinary care team; RN, registered nurse.