In a Michigan group home, medical coordination happens constantly — an appointment gets scheduled, a prescription changes, a resident’s condition shifts, and a caregiver on the next shift needs to know. When that flow of information breaks down, so does continuity of care. To help specialized group homes close those gaps, Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc. (DCTRC) developed Internal Care and Medical Coordination in Group Homes, a practical training built for medical coordinators, direct care workers, and program administrators.
This course was developed as part of DCTRC’s continued commitment to Michigan’s specialized group homes, giving staff a structured framework for the day-to-day work of coordination: understanding the group home environment and a coordinator’s responsibilities, building effective partnerships with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers, and learning to recognize and document meaningful changes in a resident’s health.
The course also covers prescription management — tracking medications, coordinating refills, and educating residents — and closes with strategies for stronger internal communication, from building effective care plans to running productive team meetings. Together, these five chapters give group home teams a repeatable process for keeping medical information organized and residents safely supported.
Whether you’re a medical coordinator, direct care worker, or residential supervisor, this training turns coordination from an informal habit into a genuine strength of your program.
Enroll in Internal Care and Medical Coordination in Group Homes →
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