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Director of Healthcare Operations Report - Burke
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FQHC Healthcare Operations Metrics Dashboard
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
COVID-19 vaccine administration for FQHC patients and community members continues at the Grand Avenue and Midlakes Health Centers. In addition, COVID-19 vaccinations for patients aged 5-11 have been incorporated into in-person office visits. Providers and their care teams continue to encourage patients and their eligible family members and friends to get vaccinated at each visit.
Construction Update
North Chicago Health Center: Construction activities continue as per the proposed schedule.
Staffing Update
Staffing challenges continue at all FQHC sites related to hiring and maintaining support staff, especially Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs). Zion Health Center, Midlakes Health Center and Women’s Health are serving as extern clinical sites for two CMAs completing their CMA educational program. Both externs have expressed an interest in employment with LCHD post-completion of their externship. Zion Health Center will be getting another extern in November.
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