NURSING SERVICES > Goals & Accomplishments

2006 Accomplishments

OLTC – Quality assurance procedures have been revised and implemented.
Public Health – A community needs assessment is in process with physical activity levels and nutrition status completed
Home Health – The home health nurses and therapists are utilizing laptop computers for documentation and charting to patient goals.
HCBS – A system of communication between OLTC case managers and HCBS staff is established.
BIO – The public health nursing staff is trained in the basic National Incident Management System.
Finance – The finance coordinator is trained in and has implemented a new inventory system.

2007 Goals

OLTC Case Managers will complete client contacts in accordance with the Health Care Policy and Finance regulations as determined by reports generated from the Benefits Utilization System on a monthly basis.
Public Health Approximately 75% of families with children enrolled in the Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs will be assisted in establishing a medical home in order to foster continuity of care for those children.
Immunizations coverage in children age’s birth to 36 months will be increased to 72 percent via reminder/recall systems, audits of immunizations records, and information/education campaigns targeting families with young children.
Home Health Implement the tele-monitor system by starting provider training in January, and set-up completion will occur by March 2007.