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Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
1984 - Faith-based organization, founded by Dr. Joe Greer and the Brothers of the Good Shepherd
1989 – Healthcare for the Homeless project under HHS Section 330(h)
1996 – Designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
Comprehensive Health Care and Social Services
Primary Medical Care Pediatric, & Women’s Health Services Preventative Health Screening & Education Oral Health Services Podiatric Services HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education & Treatment Behavioral Health Services Specialty Services Case Management Medical Outreach Services Transportation Services Respite Care
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.Service Sites
•Main site in downtown Miami
•School-based clinic; Frederick Douglass Elementary School
•Betterway Substance Abuse Treatment Center
•Salvation Army Miami Shelter
•Outreach through Project Safestreet
•Medical Outreach
Homeless Population of Miami-Dade County
Population Estimate 5160*
16% Chronically Homeless
18% Severe Mental Illness
22% Chronic Substance Abuse
*Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust 2005
Homeless Population of Miami-Dade County
Ethnicity*
50% African American16% Caucasian30% Hispanic 4% Other
*Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust 2005
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
Medical Outreach Program
History
1984 - Dedicated volunteer doctors led by Dr Greer taking healthcare to the streets
1992 – Project Safestreet Outreach Program
2002 – Medical Outreach Program expansion
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.Medical Outreach Program
1/1/04 thru 6/30/05:
2037 patients4773 encounters84 % male44 % African American36 % Hispanic
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.Medical Outreach Program
Types of Outreach Walk About Mobile - Van Shelters - Camillus House
- Mother Theresa’s Respite Rounds Churches – Mt. Zion Baptist church Community requests
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.Medical Outreach Program
Medical Outreach Team Provider – Physician, ARNP Registered Nurse - Full time Medical Assistant Case ManagerImmediate communication with other staff, as needed
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
Medical Outreach Program
Provisions & Supplies“Comprehensive” mobile medical bag
Medication, Glucometer, Oto/Ophthal.
Hygiene Kits
Reading GlassesMosquito repellantSunscreen
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.Medical Outreach Program
Outreach Process
Engagement – Building Trust Intake Needs Assessment Treatment & Intervention Referral to main site & other agencies via
immediate communication cellphone/radio Transportation, if necessary
Medical OutreachLessons Learned
Persistence pays off, go back ! Consistency, Follow through with promises Fast access to follow up is a must Concurrent Case management-essential Limit yourself to what you do well Knowledge of partner agencies Think on your toes, no sticks in the mud need
apply,… be FLEXIBLE You,ve got to like your patient!!
Camillus Health Concern, Inc.
Current Challenges
Success can create challenges…… Extended wait time for follow-up care due to increased
number of patients reached Delays result in patients not returning for required and
necessary care or no show appointments At any given time, there are 3 to 4 CHC patients that
require hospitalization at JMH Not enough Respite beds
......Med Outreach Follow Up Clinic……Respite Bed Expansion ?
Medical Outreach
QUESTIONS ?