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. 2014 Jul;134(1):e229–e239. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-3775

TABLE 3.

WCC Framework Created by CABs

Structural Element Redesign Element WCC Service
Physical Exam Immunizations Anticipatory Guidance Developmental Screening Psychosocial Screening Acute Carea
Nonphysician providers: Who provides the care? Additional MAs
Person to conduct previsit screenings in waiting room
“Floater” physician/NP/PA
Triage nurse
Health educator (consider both bachelors or masters level)
Lactation consultant/nutritionist
Mental health specialists (eg, therapists)
Behavioral/developmental specialists (eg, BA level)
Shared social worker
Location: Where is the care provided? Schools, day care centers, head start
Other community locations: community centers, libraries, etc
Format: How is the care provided? Internet, Web-based services
Text messaging
Group visits
Waiting room: video, physical activities, nutritionist
Telehealth at remote community sites

The 2 CABs populated this WCC Framework with tools and strategies for WCC redesign that they wanted to consider for the models that they developed. The CAB used a “✓” to indicate for each tool/strategy which WCC services it could be used for. Not all elements were used for the models developed by the CABs.

a

Acute care was included in the WCC Framework because children presenting for WCC often have simultaneous minor acute care needs.