Corine uses her extensive experience in home health to help patients manage their conditions. She came to Medsien because she sees CCM is a “distant relative” to home health care, and so much of health support and intervention happens in the home (e.g. medication errors, equipment needs, red flags like appetite changes and so much more). At Medsien, Corine can use her extensive experience to help patients better manage their health and chronic health care needs.
Corine most loves the people, their stories and the kindness and gentleness of the patients she works with in her area. She notes that a really important part of the MA-patient relationship is being a trustworthy advocate for your patient. As a health care professional helping patients navigate the healthcare system and coordinating care with their health professionals requires that you be a “medical friend” who that patient can talk to openly and honestly.
Corine notes that being a good listener is essential to being a good and supportive Care Partner. Assessing patients over the phone can be challenging compared to in person assessments. However, she says that patients are amazed by what you learn from them when you listen and while it can be harder clinically, the phone assessment and relationship is really gratifying too. Medsien Care Partners are doing great and important work – caring for patients, building relationships and providing support.
Corine and her husband Ron (a musician and Vietnam veteran), have a daughter, two teenage granddaughters and two handicapped Dalmatians – one blind, one deaf. Corine is a very kind, experienced and energetic caregiver and person. Medsien is delighted that Corine was bored and came out of retirement and is working with us!
