TY - JOUR T1 - Implementation of Health Links coordinated care plans for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - S41 LP - S46 VL - 65 IS - Suppl 1 AU - Mary I. Martin AU - Elizabeth Grier AU - Nicole Bobbette AU - Ian Casson AU - Janet Durbin AU - Meg Gemmill AU - Yona Lunsky AU - Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz Y1 - 2019/04/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/65/Suppl_1/S41.abstract N2 - Problem addressed Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are a complex population that could benefit from improved care coordination across health and social sectors, as they experience poorer health and have higher rates of emergency department use and hospitalization due to ambulatory care–sensitive conditions.Objective of program To pilot a novel, enhanced model of care coordination for complex patients with IDD.Program description Health Links is a provincial care-coordination program for patients with complex health care needs. This pilot program adapted Health Links to include a guide and training specific to adults with IDD to ensure that these patients’ needs were met and high-quality, efficient care was provided.Conclusion A tailored care-coordination approach for adults with IDD was able to identify complex patients in need and successfully bridge cross-sectoral care. ER -