Care coordination and implementation into practice

Incorporate relevant forms into the EMR for streamlined workflow and efficient IBD assessment, diagnosis, referral, and management, including:

1. IBD Characteristics Assessment Checklist (see supplementary figure 1)
2. Referral Form (see supplementary figure 2)
3. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Intake and Examination Form
4. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Health Maintenance Checklist

1. Optimize screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral for daily operations
   • Screening form, such as the Intake and Examination Form from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, can aid in efficiency
2. Formalize processes to ensure patients receive timely follow-up care with appropriate IBD specialists, such as those outlined in the IBD Care Referral Pathway

1. Use the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Electronic Medical Record (EMR) IBD Education Tool to quickly integrate medication-specific education material in the patient’s medical chart
2. Incorporate checklists, forms, and education into their EMR via quick text or dot phrases or with use of EMR “Community libraries” and templates

1. Each health system, clinic, or institution should have standard processes to guide operational considerations that streamline patient care. Consider asking these teams for “how to” guides and other resources to aid in workflow implementation