Illustration by Mona Caron ~ Sunrise Canyon Integrated Health Care Clinic Lubbock, Texas Contact: Dr. Linda McMurry, RN, DNP
About Our Program Public Non-Profit Clinic Partners Nurse-Managed FQHC Community Mental Health Center Urban Setting Chronic Care Model One Clinic, Providers Working Side-By-Side, Often in the Same Room Enrollment Target = 850 Serving People with Serious Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Substance Abuse Disorders Already Served by Community Mental Health Center Peers Provide Reception Assistance, “Greet” Appointments, and Help with Wellness Activities EHR Vendors: CMHC/Netsmart (MHMR) & eMD (Combest FQHC)
Who We Are…Our TEAM! Psychiatrists 2 PTRN 1 FT Physician Assistant 1 FTLVN 1 FT Nurse Practitioner 1 FTReceptionist 1 FT Director 1 FTBenefits Workers 3 FT Prescription Assistance Workers 3 FTDietitian Contract Occupational Therapists ContractVolunteers 1 PT
Successful Strategies FQHC Hired MHMR Staff Members with Prior Knowledge of Clientele & Established Relationships
Successful Strategies Providers work side-by-side in the same clinic to meet client needs and resolve health issues
Successful Strategies Clinic Utilizes Established Program of Services All in the Same Building Caseworkers and Rehab Providers Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Prescription Assistance Programs Benefits Assistance Workers Dietitian
Plans for the Future Establish 340B Pharmacy Buy new EHR Enlarge Wellness Program/INSHAPE Implement Smoking Cessation Program Refine Billing for all Services Streamline Psychiatric Services