 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Deborah L Kelley, RN and Jayme Thomson, RN, BA. School Health Services, Multnomah Education Service District, PO Box 97220-9017, Portland, OR 97294-9039, 503-257-1611, deborah_kelley@mesd.k12.or.us
The right people can make all the difference in the success of your program. And, the organization of the daily, weekly, monthly responsibilities of those team members will streamline healthcare delivery. Successful management and coordination of these team members and their responsibilities within the team is key to running an effective project. Weekly and monthly task assignment within the team is carefully monitored through monthly "core" team meetings. Within these meetings is the time to discuss success and those program sections that need improvement. Team members take this opportunity to voice their opinions and suggestions on improvements or the addition of new concepts. The development and implementation of data collection and charting tools is necessary to maintain accurate and measurable information, as well as the design and availability of educational materials relating to your team's specific health issue. These tools can include: · health issue advise brochures for clients and service providers, · resource and/or referral guide, · data collection tools, · and evaluation tools In this session obtain documentation and protocol tools. Speak with members currently involved in a community-driven health care team model.
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Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.