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Family Orientation 2011 Student Health Services

Family Orientation 2011 Student Health Services. John G. Inman MD Medical Director. Staffing. Director of Student Health- Jane Reno-Munro, ANP Medical Director - John G. Inman, MD Associate Medical Director- Meredith Drummond, MD Office Manager- Dottie Minotti

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Family Orientation 2011 Student Health Services

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  1. Family Orientation 2011Student Health Services John G. Inman MD Medical Director

  2. Staffing • Director of Student Health- Jane Reno-Munro, ANP • Medical Director - John G. Inman, MD • Associate Medical Director- Meredith Drummond, MD • Office Manager- Dottie Minotti • Nurse Manager - Brittany Coefield, RN • Nurse Staff - All 6 working are Registered Nurses (RNs) • Providers- 4 working at a time, typical staffing is: 2 MDs and 2 Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants • Page _____ in First book & Page ______ in Family Calendar • Check website or call 843 953-5520 with any questions

  3. Student Utilization • Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 - 5:00 pm • Busy Facility - 100-125 visits per day Predicted: 100-200 seeking care per day • We discourage walk-ins • Call for Appointments: Same Days Routine/Follow ups Nurse Visits Call Early for Same Day Appts: Wake up and call at 8:30 am

  4. Care After-Hours, Weekends, & Holidays • Medical Emergencies: Off Campus call 911 On campus Public Safety @953-5611 • If called, Public Safety & Trained Student First Responders will respond and assist students w/ medical concerns. Aid in arranging transport for students in need of ER. Not a sick student taxi service. • Both downtown ERs are approx. 4 blocks away on Calhoun Roper Hospital is a large private facility. MUSC is the local Medical University. • Many local urgent care & walk-in facilities- Pick up list @SHS

  5. Student Health Services Fees • Built-in student fee each semester covers care • There are no additional charges for the majority of care we deliver. • Some expenses can be generated: 1. Indirectly: Lab work- Lab Corp bills patient 2. Directly: SHS vaccines, some injections • We have no X-ray , no Pharmacy

  6. Health Insurance • The College of Charleston does not mandate students have health insurance but we do encourage you to keep your student covered • Generally know how your insurance plan covers your dependent when he or she is in college • Watch for out of state coverage limitations • Supply Insurance cards, Rx cards • Consider preregistering them at CVS • If you are looking for student insurance coverage, I suggest looking online - eHealthInsurance.com

  7. Immunization and Health forms • Please return health forms and immunization record to Health Services • I am personally requesting that a parent accept responsibility for getting this done • http://studenthealth.cofc.edu

  8. Immunizations Required : • 2 MMRs {measles, mumps, rubella} • Polio 4 doses {none given if 18 yr old} • Tetanus, within last 10 yrs prefer T-Dap {pertussis booster} • Meningitis {Menactra or Menveo} State mandate for College students Option to waive out is on our website

  9. Immunizations Recommended: • Human Papillomavirus,HPV {Gardasil} 3 shot series {0,1-2,6 mths.} • Hepatitis A {Havrix}, 2nd in 6 mths. • Varicella, chicken pox {varivax} 2 shots • Hepatitis B ,3 shot series, most have had this • Influenza campaign in the Fall

  10. Travel Consultation Service • Designed to provide comprehensive travel advice, immunizations, and malaria meds for students traveling abroad. • All students are eligible for this service. CofC groups receive country specific information. • Encourage students to avoid last minute preparation. Plan 2 months ahead of trip. • Vaccines @ cost including Yellow Fever, Typhoid, and Polio booster • Consider Travel Insurance

  11. We can help your student … • Establish local care with a specialist. • Our nurses can give some injections, continue allergy shots and do lab work under the direction of a hometown MD. • Student Health Services doctors limit ADHD care to those students enrolled with the Center for Disability Services. • We can help you arrange local care for ADHD. A list of local MDs who will see students for this care is available.

  12. Some Final Comments • For Counseling and Mental Health needs CASAS, Counseling and Substance Abuse Services is available on campus . • College is stressful, help your student plan for difficult times. • See Center of Disability Services for school accommendations. • If your student wears contacts make sure they have glasses.

  13. Confidentiality • We have to get permission from students in order to talk to parents about medical conditions. There is no blanket permission. • Generally not a problem getting permission but sometimes patience is required.

  14. Summary • Insurance, Shot record, Health forms • Make local plans- cards, MD appts, transport plans, after-hours care • Call SHS at 8:30 am, RNs for questions • Expenses: some physicals, labs, vaccines • Glasses, vaccines, travel insurance • SHS located behind Robert Small building, across Calhoun St. from the Treasurer

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