@article {Markova224, author = {Tsveti Markova and Maribeth Mateo and Linda M. Roth}, title = {Implementing Teams in a Patient-Centered Medical Home Residency Practice: Lessons Learned}, volume = {25}, number = {2}, pages = {224--231}, year = {2012}, doi = {10.3122/jabfm.2012.02.110181}, publisher = {The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine}, abstract = {Introduction: The {\textquotedblleft}new model of care{\textquotedblright} calls for a new approach for primary care delivery that focuses on patient centeredness, quality, safety, effective and efficient care, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Medical education needs to parallel this health care reorganization. Implementing a team approach in a residency practice, especially in ambulatory settings, poses unique challenges. Methods: We introduced interdisciplinary teams in a family medicine residency site, integrating clinical and educational objectives. Results: We report our challenges and successes in the transformational journey to a patient-centered medical home, for which a team approach is critical to achieving high quality care. Conclusion: Establishing high-functioning interdisciplinary teams takes leadership commitment; the engagement of everyone in the practice; investment in staff, resident, and faculty development; and clear communication of vision and goals. Integration of clinical and educational objectives can be powerfully synergistic. Clinical, organizational, and educational outcomes are needed to evaluate impact.}, issn = {1557-2625}, URL = {https://www.jabfm.org/content/25/2/224}, eprint = {https://www.jabfm.org/content/25/2/224.full.pdf}, journal = {The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine} }