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Medical Director's Report - Dr. Zun
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Physical Health
Provider Collaboration
* Four physicians were interviewed for two open provider positions. Those positions are located at Midlakes Health Center and North Chicago Health Center.
* The four new APRNs are now being integrated into LCHD primary care clinics, after their initial role in our COVID-19 response.
Clinic Operations
* The clinics resumed their pre-COVID-19 hours of operation for nights and weekends.
* Patients were surveyed on if they want earlier, later, and/or Sunday appointments, and the majority opted for continuation of the operating hours as they currently are.
* Following the CDC guidelines for proper social distancing, provider schedules are being staggered between in-person and telehealth appointments to limit the number of patients entering the clinics.
* The vaccination clinic at Zion will be providing services at the School-Based Health Center on Fridays to serve the western region of Lake County.
External Relations
* A limited number of medical students returned to primary care and physician assistant students to Women's Health in the OB rotations.
* Medical students are being integrated into the telehealth care process.
* The Round Lake School District has asked for additional resources for school physicals and immunizations for their back-to-school plans. We are waiting for them to provide us with estimated numbers as a result of the email they sent to parents.
* There are plans to modify medical care for the homeless (PADS) to accommodate patients in their current housing situation.
Regulatory
* Preparation is ongoing for The Joint Commission visit. The focus this month was waived testing.
* The mock tracer process has begun in the clinics to review their readiness for The Joint Commission visit.
Psychiatry - MAT
Provider Collaboration
* No new psychiatric or addictions providers have been hired since last report.
Clinic Operations
* No-show rates have been reduced by app...
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