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Medical Director Report - Dr. Zun
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Physical Health
Provider Collaboration
• The process of hiring of a pediatrician is in the final stages. This provider will work half time at Belvidere Medical Center and half time at Zion Health Center.
• Recruitment continues for a new Regional Medical Director; this posting is to replace Dr. Shami Goyal, who has stepped down as Regional Medical Director. Leadership has one internal and two external candidates undergoing the interview process.
Clinic Operations
• A virtual Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 7:00-7:45 p.m., to discuss the importance of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, types of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, means to register for the vaccine, and the FQHC mass vaccination clinics hours and locations. A question and answer session will follow from 7:45-8:00 p.m.
• FQHC COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics at Grand Avenue Health Center and Zion Health Center have vaccinated hundreds of FQHC patients age 65 years and older.
External Relations
• The agency began working with the University of Illinois-Chicago Nurse Practitioner Program and hosted our first student rotation from this program.
Regulatory
• Preparation is in full swing for The Joint Commission (TJC) survey. A Joint Commission Survey Readiness Handbook has been given to providers and staff to assist them in preparing for the upcoming visit.
Psychiatry - MAT
Provider Collaboration
• No updates.
Clinic Operations
• No significant FQHC-related changes in clinical operations. Most services continue to be provided using telephone or video encounters.
• The Behavioral Health Medical Director position is posted.
External Relations
• Nothing new to report.
Regulatory
• TJC survey for Behavioral Health was conducted March 8 through March 12; the survey was very successful with only 10 findings, all in the lower risk quadrants.
Dental Health
Provider Collaboration
• The newly hired dental hygienist is currently in orientation at our Midlakes Health Center (MLC) site, she will ultimately join this site’s team.
• The Dental Assistant opening at Grand Avenue Health Center has been filled by an internal candidate.
• The MLC site has a FT Dental Assistant position open.
• Dental staff continue to be encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, if eligible.
Clinic Operations
• Nothing new to report.
External Relations
• Our North Chicago dental provider, Maria Molnar, DMD, recently provided an online presentation for a local community organization, Parent Empowerment of Waukegan, on “Dental Care of the Prenatal Patient.”
Regulatory
• Dental site visits have been conducted to assess the readiness for the upcoming TJC visit.
• Water line testing was recently conducted, all sites are compliant.
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