transition planning coordinator
Healthcare professional who facilitates the transfer of adolescent patients from pediatric to adult-centered care.
Full Definition
A transition planning coordinator is a healthcare professional, often a nurse, social worker, or care coordinator, who specializes in facilitating the transition of adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions from pediatric to adult healthcare systems. This role involves developing transition plans, coordinating between pediatric and adult providers, providing education about adult healthcare systems, and ensuring continuity of care during the transfer process. The coordinator helps address the unique challenges faced by young people moving from family-centered pediatric care to more autonomous adult-centered care.
Usage
Usage note: May be abbreviated as TPC in some institutional documentation.
In Context
- "The transition planning coordinator met with the 18-year-old patient to discuss upcoming transfer to adult endocrinology." — Care coordination documentation
- "Employing a dedicated transition planning coordinator improved patient satisfaction scores during care transitions." — Quality improvement report