A Solution Model
The Circle of Care - a solution-based approach to providing programs and services has been tested by La Maestra Community Health Centers for eighteen years and serves as a framework for designing the new facility and its programs. This model is embedded in core values such as compassionate care and self-sufficiency to ensure that the needs of the entire individual are met. It begins with the "health of the individual" at its core and extends out into the "well-being of the individual" that captures all non-medical needs. Every staff member at La Maestra from receptionist to physician is trained in the Circle of Care approach - to identify the patient's needs, to work as a team to assess the patient's needs and to guide the patient towards treatment, education, training and finally, self-sufficiency. Residents find not only a "medical home" at La Maestra, they find a family that cares about their total support. La Maestra's Circle of Care approach makes it unique among the healthcare organizations in the region. Its total commitment to the health and well-being of the individual extends far beyond what normal healthcare organizations are capable or prepared to provide.
