C8 1 breaking down barriers to accessing quality healthcare for the amish mennonite

Presenter Disclosure Presenter: Jackie Harris, Heather Stillitano Relationships to commercial interests:

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Jackie Harris, RN BScN Primary Care Manager

Heather Stillitano QIP Lead/Executive Assistant

jharris@centralchc.com

hstillitano@centralchc.com

Why? Needs have been identified by the community*  Mennonite/Amish immigrants have experienced delays in provincial health coverage due to: 

 a lack of knowledge of how to access and

navigate the health care system  Language, geographical, financial and cultural barriers* *Source: Understanding Health Inequities and Access to Primary Care in the South West LHIN - 2016

Aim Decrease barriers to health care for the Mennonite/Amish Community in East Elgin by providing primary health care services via our Mobile Bus to: those without a Physician/Nurse Practitioner  those who are not covered by OHIP  those with transportation barriers  those experiencing language/cultural barriers 

Needs Establish connection with the community 2. Determine the best location based on feedback from the community 3. Partner with community agencies 4. Form a team that will best serve the population 5. Build trust within the community 1.

Goal 

Start offering primary health care services February 9th, 2017

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Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month (9:30-2:20)

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Direct billing for non-insured clients

Achievements    

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103 new clients (rostered) 480 total encounters by a provider (approx 10 visits per day) 30% of clients seen are without OHIP coverage drop in social group for mothers and their children educational services on health through FESPA Newcomer Champion Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

CCHC currently pays for DI/labs-looking for funding

Next Steps Goals:

Expand mobile locations to Port Burwell, Vienna, and/or Straffordville  Explore funding opportunities  Increase availability to weekly  Expand health promotion programs  Improve data collection efficiency 

Questions?