A Nurse-Run Public Health Clinic for Individuals Utilizing a Community Outreach Center. Issue 3 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doran, Kelly; Barrett, Barbara A; Buchanan, Marjorie
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 38:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 178
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2021.1932951
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article describes a nurse-run clinic for low-income individuals or individuals experiencing homelessness. We conducted a quality improvement project using data from 111 individuals over 194 visits. Thirty-seven percent of patients had difficulty managing their health and 22% reported being in an active health crisis. The visits resulted in patients leaving with their visit goal being met (86%), and 96% of nonemergent cases being diverted from the emergency room. The nurse-run clinic provided access to care and served as a safety net for a vulnerable population, providing support for this clinic model with this population.