Name
Leveraging Technology and Remote Supports for Integrated, Whole-Person Care: Trillium Health Resources' TULA Program
Description
Innovation and adaptability are crucial in meeting the evolving needs of individuals. Trillium Health Resources, a Specialty Health Plan in North Carolina managing serious mental health, substance use, traumatic brain injury, and intellectual/developmental disability services, provides integrated care through Tailored Care Management, utilizing enabling devices and remote support to improve health outcomes and independence. In this session, Trillium will introduce TULA (Trillium Ultimate Living Assistant), an advanced technology program that extends care through enabling devices and remote monitoring.
Speakers
Cindy Ehlers MS, LCMHC, Chief of Strategy and Innovation, Trillium Health Resources, Greenville, NC
Megan Nelligan, Director of Trillium Ultimate Living Assistant (TULA), Individual - Megan Nelligan, Wilmington, NC
Co-Authors
Laura Mitchell, CEO, GrandCare, West Bend, WI, laura@grandcare.com
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Innovations, Team-based care, Telehealth
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
Objective 1
Discuss factors driving the need for innovation in service delivery related to integrated care and tailored care management.
Objective 2
Describe the concept of technology enabled supports and remote monitoring as it relates to serving vulnerable populations.
Objective 3
Identify key benefits of integrating physical health and comprehensive person-centered remote support through member stories
Content Reference 1
Antonaccio, A., Campbell, O., Regan, C., Thomas, R., (March 2021) Metamorphosis Towards Independence: Experiences with Developmental Disabilities in Smart Home Living
Content Reference 2
Denault, A., Ferreira, I., Fuller, G., Turnley, S., & Winslow, L., ( May 2022) Effect of Technology-Supported Independent Living on Occupational Performance, Satisfaction, and Cost of Care for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Content Reference 3
Tanio, C., Steffen, B., (March 2017) Remote Patient Monitoring Telehealth Grants chrome-https://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/hit/hit_telemedicine/documents/Telehealth_Brief_Reports_Final_031617.pdf
Content Reference 4
NC AHEC Recommendations for HCBS Worker Certification to the North Carolina Department of Health Benefits.
Content Reference 5
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: DMH/DD.SUS Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Workforce Plan (6/14/2024)