Overarching Goals

1. to provide an organized structure that will enable Indiana Care Circle members to work together on problems of mutual interest
2. to conduct educational programs for the public
3. to serve as a resource to related groups
4. to provide channels of communications between the Indiana Care Circle and affiliate groups
5. to promote the purpose of, and membership of Indiana Care Circle

Supporting Goals

1. to promote interdisciplinary collaboration throughout the healthcare system.
2. to provide a mechanism for sharing mutual problems and feasible solutions between professionals working with patients.
3. to promote the improvement of inter-hospital and intra-agency communication regarding continuity of care.
4. to promote advocacy for the patient in all settings along the healthcare continuum.
5. to enhance professional competence and expertise in the delivery of continuity of care.
6. to provide continuing educational opportunities and resources for the Indiana Care Circle membership.
7. to educate patients about the need to be proactive participants in their own continuity of healthcare.