Abstract

Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes® (ECHO) is a well-established, innovative, and effective intervention to strengthen primary care infrastructure for medically underserved patients. Through videoconferencing and case-based learning, Project ECHO CCM provides nurses with expert case consultation, education, and support, enabling them to more effectively manage complex patient cases.

Author Details

Mary L. Blankson, DNP, Administration; Sarahi Y. Almonte, MS; Katie Ann Lainas, BS

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Community Health Center, Inc., Middletown, Connecticut, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Complex Care Management, Primary Care Nurses, Project ECHO

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Implementing Project ECHO: Complex care management, using technology to support primary care nurses

Dublin, Ireland

Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes® (ECHO) is a well-established, innovative, and effective intervention to strengthen primary care infrastructure for medically underserved patients. Through videoconferencing and case-based learning, Project ECHO CCM provides nurses with expert case consultation, education, and support, enabling them to more effectively manage complex patient cases.