GUIDE MODEL
Improving the dementia experience for patients and their caregivers
Homedica House Calls has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in its GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), a new, alternative case management, care coordination, and medical care model designed to support patients living with dementia and their caregivers.
WHAT IS THE GUIDE PROGRAM?
The GUIDE Model focuses on comprehensive, coordinated care and aims to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable them to remain in their homes and communities longer. It will achieve these goals by providing funding for personalized, comprehensive care coordination and management, caregiver education and support, and respite services.
GUIDE Benefits
Comprehensive Assessment
Eligible beneficiaries and their caregivers undergo an initial comprehensive assessment, followed by annual survey-based evaluations. These assessments help identify individual needs and develop a personalized care plan.
Care Planning
An individualized care plan is carefully designed to align with the goals, preferences, and needs of patients and their caregivers.
24/7 Access
Patients and caregivers have round-the-clock access to a helpline for continuous support and assistance.
Care Navigator
Care Navigators help refer patients to specialists when additional health concerns arise, helping provide seamless, coordinated support.
Coordination of Care
Homedica will coordinate with your specialists, primary care provider and other members of your healthcare team.
Caregiver Education
Homedica provides the information and education caregivers need to create a happy and healthy home for you and your loved one.
Medication Management
A clinician ensures medications are reviewed and reconciled as needed, while care navigators provide helpful tips for maintaining an accurate and safe medication schedule.
Respite
The GUIDE model provides Medicare beneficiaries with up to $2500 of respite services annually.
For additional information on GUIDE from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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GUIDE services may not be available in all Homedica service areas.
Please call the office at 844-414-2072 to verify.