Nashville Area Indian Health Service 2011 Annual Report

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MICMAC SERVICE UNIT The Micmac Service Unit has realized significant changes this year. Contract Health Services (CHS) were expanded for Medical, Dental, and Optometry, and the Prescription Assistance Program saved over $40,000 to CHS. Clinic staff were active participants in the Improving Patient Care-3 Program where they recruited community members to be involved in the decision making process. The Micmac Service Unit re-established the relationship with the Little Feathers Head Start (LFHS) Program where they provided head lice education, awareness, and prevention as well as screening. The Field Health Technician read to LFHS children every week. Also, the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant conducted dental screenings at LFHS. The Micmac Service Unit was recognized nationally on multiple occasions as recipients of the GPRA Exemplary Team Performance for Dental Services and invited presenters at multiple National IPC Action Period calls where they shared their experiences with Self-Management, Empanelment, and the Use of Huddles. Community Health The Public Health Program re-established an Elder’s program through Public Health Nursing Award funding which allows Micmac Service Unit to provide exercise programs twice per week, menu reviews, and program oversight. The Field Health Technician (FHT) met with Aroostook Band of Micmac (ABM) housing to plan a re-assessment of all Tribal homes to identify safety and environmental concerns. Influenza vaccinations were made available through the clinic, home visits, and walk in. In an effort to increase immunization rates in young people, the clinic gave L.L. Bean backpacks to youth receiving immunizations. With a focus on family safety, the Micmac Service Unit distributed eight child safety seats, and conducted home visits with new mothers and new families in the community to review home child safety. In terms of family health, they distributed Mission: To unite with Tribal Members to elevate the health status of the Micmac Tribe to the highest level possible. This will be accomplished by educating and providing services that encourage and promote responsibility for personal, family, and Tribal wellness. Vision: To work together in unity with the Community nurturing, and preserving the mind, body, and spirit. 48 www.ihs.gov/Nashville Nashville Area Indian Health Service
MICMAC SERVICE UNIT Healthy Baby bags, snacks and bottled water for the hiking/biking programs, and family planning materials. Additional programs and cultural activities youth included providing a positive coping skills program, crafting regalia such as moccasins, and purchasing Pow Wow Dance DVDs to teach traditional dance. Health Promotion/Disease Prevention The Micmac Service Unit also focused on Health Promotion/Disease Prevention by providing BP/Diabetes/Cholesterol screening at the Health Fair (held during Annual Mawiomi), promoting traditional practices, and partnered with the ABM to provide the community-focused Healthy Living Program. As part of the nutrition program, they provided vouchers to households that were redeemed for five fruits and vegetables per day. The Micmac Service Unit successfully implemented multiple fitness programs throughout the year including: »» Hiking/Biking Program »» Elders Fitness Program »» Little Feathers Head Start Gym Day Program »» Clinic Fitness Room and Therapeutic Massage for clients Behavioral Health Micmac Service Unit staff were very involved in the Domestic Violence Prevention Initiative (DVPI), Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI), and Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI). Their efforts include collaborating with the Tribe for a Community Crisis Response Team, two staff members becoming Certified Victim Advocates, reviewing the MSPI strategic plan and evaluating the project objectives, and hosting a monthly Diabetic and Pre-Diabetic Screening Day. Did you know? Micmac Service Unit saved Contract Health Service over $40,000. Nashville Area Indian Health Service www.facebook.com/IHSNAO 49
Page 1 and 2: 2011 Annual Report Nashville Area I
Page 3 and 4: In Loving Memory… Charlene Willis
Page 5 and 6: Table of Contents Executive Summary
Page 7 and 8: EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES Martha Ketcher,
Page 9 and 10: EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES Chief Medical O
Page 11 and 12: Renew and strengthen our partnershi
Page 13 and 14: PRIORITY ONE: RENEW AND STRENGTHEN
Page 15 and 16: PRIORITY ONE: RENEW AND STRENGTHEN
Page 17 and 18: Reform the Indian Health Service.
Page 19 and 20: PRIORITY TWO: REFORM THE INDIAN HEA
Page 21 and 22: PRIORITY TWO: REFORM THE INDIAN HEA
Page 23 and 24: Improve the quality of and access t
Page 25 and 26: PRIORITY THREE: IMPROVE THE QUALITY
Page 27 and 28: PRIORITY THREE: IMPROVE THE QUALITY
Page 29 and 30: Make all our work accountable, tran
Page 31 and 32: PRIORITY FOUR: MAKE ALL OUR WORK AC
Page 39 and 40: Improve Customer Service.
Page 41 and 42: IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE working re
Page 43 and 44: Serving the COMMUNITY… a record 3
Page 45 and 46: CATAWBA SERVICE UNIT centered; metr
Page 47 and 48: 5,660 prescriptions were filled thr
Page 49: the Micmac Service Unit has met all
Page 53 and 54: the Unity Healing Center 104 provid
Page 55 and 56: the Office of Tribal Activities ove
Page 57 and 58: the Nashville Area Chief Medical Of
Page 59 and 60: the Office of Public Health conduct
Page 61 and 62: OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH Figure 3: G
Page 63 and 64: OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH LCDR Max Bo
Page 65 and 66: over $12,000,000.00 American Recove
Page 67 and 68: OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & EN
Page 73 and 74: the Division of Extramural Awards&A
Page 75 and 76: the Division of Information Resourc
Page 77 and 78: DIVISION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES M
Page 79 and 80: 14 scholarship awards worth over $9
Page 81 and 82: DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT O.J.
Page 83 and 84: with 99% Nashville’s Division of
Page 85 and 86: Nashville Area IHS serves 52,000 NA
Page 87 and 88: AREA TRIBES, NATIONS AND PARTNERS E
Page 89 and 90: AREA TRIBES, NATIONS AND PARTNERS P
Page 91 and 92: URBAN INDIAN HEALTH PROGRAMS Americ
Page 93 and 94: EXECUTIVE STAFF BIOS Martha A. Ketc
Page 95 and 96: EXECUTIVE STAFF BIOS CAPT Scott Hel
Page 97 and 98: EXECUTIVE STAFF BIOS Mitch Wright w
Page 99 and 100: ACRONYM GLOSSARY A/P Accounts Payab
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