Medical Case Management
Medical Case Managers help HIV-positive clients manage their health by overcoming barriers to care and adhering to prescribed treatment regimens.
Positive Connections transitioned to a medical case management model in late 2010. Medical case management requires specific activities that are not typically a part of traditional case management. These activities include: reviewing health insurance options and assisting with enrollment into health insurance (including Ryan White Part B if no other insurance is available,) reviewing eligibility every six months, coordinating medical care (between the client, physicians, mental health, substance abuse and dental providers), case consults with the primary HIV physician at least twice per year, reviewing medication and appointment adherence, conducting health education/risk reduction sessions, conducting a Substance Abuse Mental Illness Symptom screen, conducting acuity assessments every six months and maintaining ongoing contact to ensure the client is making progress on goals.
In addition to implementing these required activities, Positive Connections' medical case managers provide services that are not required, but are a part of a holistic approach to case management. These activities include: emergency financial assistance with prescription co-pays, utilities, rent or similar needs; providing Boost/Ensure or other high protein dietary supplements as recommended by the HIV physician; hosting support groups; assistance with housing through Shelter Plus Care and Kansas Care Though Housing; a food pantry specifically designed to offer high-protein foods to the most needy clients; and providing bus tickets and transportation to attend doctor appointments, lab appointments or address other HIV-related issues.
Positive Connections' three full time Medical Case Managers currently provide services to nearly 236 clients living with HIV.
Positive Connections transitioned to a medical case management model in late 2010. Medical case management requires specific activities that are not typically a part of traditional case management. These activities include: reviewing health insurance options and assisting with enrollment into health insurance (including Ryan White Part B if no other insurance is available,) reviewing eligibility every six months, coordinating medical care (between the client, physicians, mental health, substance abuse and dental providers), case consults with the primary HIV physician at least twice per year, reviewing medication and appointment adherence, conducting health education/risk reduction sessions, conducting a Substance Abuse Mental Illness Symptom screen, conducting acuity assessments every six months and maintaining ongoing contact to ensure the client is making progress on goals.
In addition to implementing these required activities, Positive Connections' medical case managers provide services that are not required, but are a part of a holistic approach to case management. These activities include: emergency financial assistance with prescription co-pays, utilities, rent or similar needs; providing Boost/Ensure or other high protein dietary supplements as recommended by the HIV physician; hosting support groups; assistance with housing through Shelter Plus Care and Kansas Care Though Housing; a food pantry specifically designed to offer high-protein foods to the most needy clients; and providing bus tickets and transportation to attend doctor appointments, lab appointments or address other HIV-related issues.
Positive Connections' three full time Medical Case Managers currently provide services to nearly 236 clients living with HIV.
Food Pantry
The Positive Connections food pantry is open to clients on a weekly basis. Call your case manager for hours. One visit per month, please!
Thanks to our generous friends at Reser's Fine Foods and Harvesters Community Food Network for keeping our pantry stocked with tasty and nutritious foods! |
Support GroupsThe Positive Connections support group for anyone living with HIV meets once a month. Call us at (785) 232-3100 for more information.
Learn more on our Events Page. |
You can help
It costs approximately $2,200 to provide one year of medical case management services to one client.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help someone in need.
We are also happy to accept donations of nonperishable goods for our food pantry. Our biggest ongoing needs are for high-protein items (peanut butter, canned meats and fish) cases of Boost/Ensure supplements, personal hygiene items, and plastic grocery bags.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help someone in need.
We are also happy to accept donations of nonperishable goods for our food pantry. Our biggest ongoing needs are for high-protein items (peanut butter, canned meats and fish) cases of Boost/Ensure supplements, personal hygiene items, and plastic grocery bags.
