About the IACC
PURPOSES & OBJECTIVES

The purpose and philosophy of the Association will include:

Promoting the concept that continuity of care is an essential component of the health care delivery
system and that this care should be delivered in the most cost effective manner;

Promoting the concept that every patient has the right to quality, coordinated health care beginning
prior to and upon admission to a health care facility, including, but not limited to, discharge planning,
patient and/or family involvement in the discharge planning process;

Promoting and supporting the philosophy that continuity of care is an interdisciplinary health care
approach that is centered on the patient and family, specifically to ensure that the preventative,
therapeutic, rehabilitative, psychosocial, and medical needs, as well as continuity of care needs in the
community, are considered during discharge planning and the delivery of care process;

Supporting the concept that professionals involved in the continuity of care should have access to an
educational and supportive network;

Promoting communication and collaboration among health care professionals, health care providers,
and community resources who are involved with continuity of care.


The Objectives of the Association shall be:

to provide for the educational needs and the professional growth of the Members and health care
professionals responsible for continuity of care;

to act as a patient/client advocate to effect changes in the health care delivery system as related to
continuity of care;

to provide informational and advisory services for Members, health care providers, government
agencies, consumer groups and the community;

to promote professional competence and expertise in the assessment, planning, intervention, and
evaluation process of health care provision;

to promote the awareness of the right to access health services as it relates to continuity of care;

to promote and enhance communication and linkages between those involved in the discharge
planning, case management and continuity of care processes.
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