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The Pima County Experience. A new Model of Program Integration and Innovation. Integrating Services into the Community. PCHD has staff located in CBO’s throughout Tucson. These include substance abuse agencies, mental health agencies, AIDS service organizations, and the GLBT youth center. .
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The Pima County Experience A new Model of Program Integration and Innovation
Integrating Services into the Community • PCHD has staff located in CBO’s throughout Tucson. • These include substance abuse agencies, mental health agencies, AIDS service organizations, and the GLBT youth center.
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CDI/LPN advantages • Maximize time spent with client counseling and education. • Offer clients the maximum services in one visit as they are not likely to return for preventive services. • Has resulted in improved follow up for clients testing positive for STD’s/HIV/TB. • Offer immunizations, medical services out in the field. • Implementing clinician orders off site or on site.
Clinical Services • Aptima urine GC/Chlamydia screening • OraSure & OraQuick HIV testing • VDRL • Immunizations (Hep A+B, screening for Hep C, Tetanus, Influenza) • TB skin testing
Additional Services • Abscess and vein care education • Prevention Education of all kinds • Continuum of Harm Reduction • Referrals for medical and social services, mental health, substance abuse services.