Kadena clinic implements changes to improve patient care

U.S. Air Force Dr. (Capt.) Jordan Inouye, 18th medical group family practice physician, talks to a patient during an appointment at the Kadena clinic, Jan. 25, 2012. Last month, the Kadena Medical Clinic's Family Health Clinic implemented a new initiative, Patient Centered Medical Home, to create an environment that promotes and delivers quality, evidence based care to patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

Kadena clinic implements changes to improve patient care

Published Jan. 24, 2012
By Lt. Col. Lisa Mitchell
18th Medical Group

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Last month, the Kadena Medical Clinic's Family Health Clinic implemented a new initiative, Patient Centered Medical Home.

This model of health care is designed to permit consistency with a patient's provider and provide greater flexibility when scheduling patient appointments.

The goal is to create an enjoyable practice environment that promotes and delivers quality, evidence based care to our patient population.

How does this affect you [the patient]?

Provides a strong focus on seeing your provider or provider team consistently
Allows greater focus on your wellness and clinical preventive services
Improves access to care
Provides a greater focus on proactively caring for patients with chronic disease such as diabetes and asthma

What can you [the patient] expect?

One-on-one discussion of your health condition, medications, laboratory test results, prevention measures or other needs you may have
Collaboration and coordination with your Health Team to provide you with comprehensive care
A consistent "go to" person

Our goal is to help you manage your health.