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Medical Director Report - Dr. Zun
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Physical Health
Provider Collaboration
• The three new pediatricians started July 19, 2021 and their orientation will continue for the next 8-12 weeks.
• The candidate for the Regional Medical Director position has accepted the Health Department’s offer and the anticipated start date is August 30, 2021.
• Once our new primary care providers complete their orientation, our clinics will be fully staffed.
Operations
• An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) opening in Women’s Health has been filled by our School-Based Health Center (SBHC) provider, Shannon Trocki. Recruitment of a replacement provider at the SBHC has been initiated.
• Focus of Patients: Attached to this report is a graph of where our patients reside. While our patients live in many locations throughout the county, most live in zip code 60085 (Waukegan), 60073 (Round Lake) and 60099 (Zion).
External Relations
• The LCHD/CHC Medical Director has been granted privileges at Vista Hospital and awaits privileges at Advocate Condell and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest. These privileges will enable better tracking and coordination of care with patients seen in the ED or who are hospitalized.
Regulatory
• The HRSA site review occurred August 3-5, 2021. Leadership and staff were very diligent in preparing for this survey.
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 search for a Behavioral Health Medical Director continues.
External Relations
• No updates.
Regulatory
• No updates.
Dental
Provider Collaboration
• The Midlakes Health Center has an opening for a Dental Assistant, recruitment efforts are ongoing.
• Currently, there are no vacant provider slots within the dental department.
Operations
• CDC COVID-19 guidance on dental operations is continuously monitored, there are no service restrictions at this time.
External Relations
• No updates.
Regulatory
• Recent Infection Control rounds yielded favorable results. Sites have been adhering to the standards and protocols developed. Leadership desires to conduct quarterly rounds and audits to ensure the department as a whole is compliant with standards.
• Infection Control staff trainings and sterilization competencies are planned for September.
• Installation of a new water filtration system for water used in instrument sterilization and patient care is in the planning stages.
Suggested Motion
None, for information only.