Got Transition's Six Core Elements of Healthcare Transition
Healthcare transition is the process of moving a child from their child/family-centered healthcare to an adult healthcare model. Got Transition’s Six Core Elements of Health Care Transition™ 3.0 is the widely adopted approach to the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare, and the approach Valley Children’s Adult and Transition of Care Program takes.
The Six Core Elements ™ transitioning youth from pediatric to adult healthcare are as follows:
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POLICY/GUIDE
Develop, discuss, and share transition and care policy/guide
AGE 12-14
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TRACKING & MONITORING
Track progress using a flow sheet registry
AGE 14-18
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READINESS
Assess self-care skills and offer education on identified needs
AGE 14-18
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PLANNING
Develop HCT plan with medical summary
AGE 14-18
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TRANSFER OF CARE
Transfer to adult-centered care and to an adult practice
AGE 18-21
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TRANSITION COMPLETION
Confirm transfer completion and elicit consumer feedback
AGE 18-23