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Project

Expanding Oregon's Care Coordination Program to Youth with SHN

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Marilyn Hartzell
[email protected]
503-494-6961

Project Description:

The CaCoon (CAre COOrdinatioN) Program supports public health nurses across the state. CaCoon nurses offer home visits in which they provide families with information and skills to coordinate care for their children with complex health conditions. OCCYSHN provides ongoing specialized training and supervision to the nurses

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787