Transition Practices in Wisconsin Health Care Systems: What Do We Know?

Background: The transition from youth to adult health care is a complex process, and only 25% of all youth and less than 35% of youth with special health care needs in Wisconsin receive support.
Objectives: This article describes the process and results from the Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative’s assessment of transition support provided in health care.
Methods: Key informant interviews were undertaken with clinicians from several Wisconsin health care systems.
Results: Fifty percent of health care systems interviewed had a formal policy or guideline supporting health care transition. Additionally, several barriers consistent with national trends were confirmed.
Conclusions: Health care transition for Wisconsin youth remains suboptimally supported in practice. Continued funding and work towards this important maternal and child health objective are needed.

File: Transition-Practices-in-WI.pdf

Background: The transition from youth to adult health care is a complex process, and only 25% of all youth and less than 35% of youth with special health care needs in Wisconsin receive support.
Objectives: This article describes the process and results from the Wisconsin Youth Health Transition Initiative’s assessment of transition support provided in health care.
Methods: Key informant interviews were undertaken with clinicians from several Wisconsin health care systems.
Results: Fifty percent of health care systems interviewed had a formal policy or guideline supporting health care transition. Additionally, several barriers consistent with national trends were confirmed.
Conclusions: Health care transition for Wisconsin youth remains suboptimally supported in practice. Continued funding and work towards this important maternal and child health objective are needed.

TTT Fall 2024 ADRC Resource Sheet

Learn what services the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provides. The ADRC has been called the “gatekeeper” to adult programs. Find out when, why and how you will need to connect with them. We welcome in representatives from the Sauk County ADRC. https://healthtransitionwi.org/transition-talks-tuesdays-fall-2024/

File: ADRCresourcesheet10.1.24.pdf

TTT Fall 2024 ADRC slides

Learn what services the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) provides. The ADRC has been called the “gatekeeper” to adult programs. Find out when, why and how you will need to connect with them. We welcome in representatives from the Sauk County ADRC. https://healthtransitionwi.org/transition-talks-tuesdays-fall-2024/

File: 2024-Youth-in-Transition-for-Transition_.pdf

TTT Fall 2024 Health Care Transition Resource Sheet

Health Care Transition: Building a Bridge from Adolescent to Adult Health Care
November 5, 6:30-7:30pm CST
As we look ahead to our students/children turning 18, we need to keep an eye on health care. What steps need to be taken to move into the world of adult health care? What skills can be taught (even in middle school)? How can we tell what a student needs to know? We welcome in Hunter Markle, self-advocate, and his dad, Tim Markle, Director of the Youth Health Transition Initiative.

File: HCTResourceSheet11.5.24.pdf

TTT Fall 2024 Preparing for Higher Education Resource Sheet

Preparing for Higher Education
September 24, 6:30-7:30pm CST
Some students will continue education at technical college or school; some at a 2-or 4-year college or university; and some graduate with a degree or a certificate. No matter what, higher education is different. Come learn what some of the differences are and how you can prepare to be successful if you continue your education. We welcome in Kay Eibl from Waukesha Community Technical College.

File: HigherEdresourcesheet9.25.24.pdf