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Wagons Ho? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mobile and Portable Health Clinics

Wagons Ho? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mobile and Portable Health Clinics. Susan Bauer Executive Director Community Health Partnership of Illinois October 30, 2006. 1982: CHP (then part of IMC) Received grant of 2-operatory dental van Now what do we do??? Partnership with PCCHD

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Wagons Ho? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mobile and Portable Health Clinics

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  1. Wagons Ho? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Mobile and Portable Health Clinics Susan Bauer Executive Director Community Health Partnership of Illinois October 30, 2006

  2. 1982: CHP (then part of IMC) Received grant of 2-operatory dental van Now what do we do??? Partnership with PCCHD Bring dental services to migrant farmworker children in northern IL Late 1980s partnered with Loyola Dental School, RDH program Over 1500 children served annually, adults too Once upon a time….. www.chpofil.org

  3. All good things must come to an end… • Loyola closed • No longer institutional support for the mobile unit • Now what do we do? • Sell van, purchase 3 portable units www.chpofil.org

  4. Portable units Easier to store Can serve more than one site at a time Moving does no require a special driver’s license Repairs/replacement easier (less down time) Less “tempermental” Not weather sensitive More practical for long distances (no need for “tail” driver”) Longevity Adapting to a Changing Needs: Statewide Program Serving Migrant Head Start and Migrant Education www.chpofil.org

  5. Visibility: the van is here! Health delivery “site” status for Medicaid billing Limited space in partner institution not an issue Easier set-up/knock down Privacy/confidentiality But Mobile Units Have Many Advantages, Too! www.chpofil.org

  6. Factors to Consider • Partnerships Vital! • Geography: Distance from “home base” • Level of Service: prevention vs. ongoing primary care • Follow-up visits • Frequency of Moves • Third Party Reimbursement • Staffing • Institutional Support • Storage, Maintenance (equipment and vehicle) • Moving www.chpofil.org

  7. Portable Dental Equipment Manufacturers • DNTL www.DNTLworks.com • A-dec www.a-dec.com • Aseptico www.aseptico.com • ASI www.asimedical.com • Bell www.belldental.com • Berco www.bercoproducts.com • M-DEC www.portabledendistry.com • Obtura Spartan www.obtura.com • Dentalaire 800/866-6881 www.chpofil.org

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