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School-Based Health Center Mobile Unit Project

School-Based Health Center Mobile Unit Project. Project Overview. To improve access to care for schoolchildren, particularly underserved populations

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School-Based Health Center Mobile Unit Project

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  1. School-Based Health CenterMobile Unit Project

  2. Project Overview To improve access to care for schoolchildren, particularly underserved populations Over time, build trusting relationships with children, parents, and school personnel to positively influence children’s health through care of acute illness and chronic disease and increased identification and attention to risky behaviors To develop a sustainable school-based health model to serve students and families

  3. SBHC Staff Program Coordinator/Medical Assistant-Tav Crenshaw Michele Inge, FNP-Lead Provider Bridgette Wicks, FNP Medical Assistant-Christina Hoshaw Patient Relations/Eligibility/Driver-Rick Rodriguez

  4. Unit Details • Unit Arrived on July 17th, 2012 • Price Tag: $471,057.00 • Manufacture: Farber Specialty Vehicles in Columbus, OH • 41ft Long, 33K LBS (Requires CDL) • Two Exam Rooms & Latrine • Green Features Include: • Onan 18kw Hybrid Generator • 10-135 Watt Solar Panels-Rooftop Mount • LED Lighting Throughout • Telemedicine Equipment-IPad in each Exam Room

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  10. Serving Four Schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District Services Began on July 23rd, 2012 • Service Locations • Killip Elementary-Mondays , 730-330 • Kinsey Elementary-Tuesdays, 800-400 • Christensen New Start JR High/High School-Wednesdays, 800-600 • Early Head Start Program • Teen Academic Parenting Program (TAPP) • The Family Resource Center • Thomas Elementary-Thursdays, 800-400

  11. Services • SBHC Services • Primary Care • Acute & Chronic Illness • Immunization • Reproductive Health (Includes Prenatal for TAPP Students) • Behavioral Health • RX-Pre-packs • Health Education • 24-Hour On Call • Telemedicine Consults or Language Assistance • We Bill for Services • Commercial Insurance • AHCCCS • Sliding Fee Scale

  12. Program Promotion • Enrollment Packets • Nurses Offices • School Administration/Front Office • On the Unit • Registration Days • Openhouse/Parent Night Events • PTO Sponsored Activities • Local Media-Harkins Movie Theatre, Radio & News Paper • Other Opportunities • Community Events-Back to School Fairs, Children Arts Festival, Flagstaff Parade of Lights, etc.

  13. Lessons Learned Ensure consent packets go out in school information paperwork sent home at the beginning of the year Ensure thorough understanding of AZ consent and confidentiality laws for teens Ensure proper communication with the patient’s primary care provider Ensure Spanish speaking capability on the unit Ensure strong, helping relationship with the school system’s nurses, teachers, and staff

  14. Questions Thank you!

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