BRADY HEALTH CENTER Located off Center Street next to Sowers & Allen Residence Halls
NURSE DIRECTED CENTER Staffing: –2 Full-time NP’s –2 Full-time RN’s –2 Full-time Administrative staff –Part-time physician –Part-time Dietician Accredited by AAAHC
MISSION/GOALS Provide students with: Provide students with: –timely, convenient, quality, cost effective health care services –health education –programs to promote healthy behaviors
OPERATING PROCEDURES Scheduled Appointments Scheduled Appointments Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation: –Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. –Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After Hours Emergency care: After Hours Emergency care: –Call Campus Police or 911 –Ambulance Service
SERVICES –Primary Care –Immunizations –Allergy Injections –STI testing and treatment –Women’s Health Well GYN Well GYN Contraceptive services Contraceptive services
WELLNESS SERVICES SMOKING CESSATION SMOKING CESSATION BOBCATS FOR BETTER HEALTH BOBCATS FOR BETTER HEALTH Registered Dietician Consultant Registered Dietician Consultant
REQUIRED HEALTH INFORMATION Tuberculosis Risk Assessment (complete online) Tuberculosis Risk Assessment (complete online) - PPD skin test or blood work for TB if indicated by risk assessment - PPD skin test or blood work for TB if indicated by risk assessment Medical History (complete online) Medical History (complete online) - Need parental consent signed if student <18 years of age Immunizations - acceptable documentation includes: -Copy of high school immunization record -Immunization record from your health care provider -Copy of official lab titer report for M-M-R Immunizations - acceptable documentation includes: -Copy of high school immunization record -Immunization record from your health care provider -Copy of official lab titer report for M-M-R
Requirements for Athletes Physical Exam Physical Exam Sickle Cell Screen -NCAA recommends athletic departments confirm sickle cell trait status in all student athletes Sickle Cell Screen -NCAA recommends athletic departments confirm sickle cell trait status in all student athletes Physical Exam for other students is recommended but not required
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS 2 doses MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine after the first birthday 2 doses MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine after the first birthday Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine (Tdap or Td) within 10 years Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine (Tdap or Td) within 10 years
RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS Meningitis Meningitis Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Hepatitis A HPV vaccine HPV vaccine Varicella if no history chickenpox Varicella if no history chickenpox Annual Influenza vaccine Annual Influenza vaccine
Meningitis Vaccine Those in on-campus housing must receive the meningococcal vaccination or sign a waiver Those in on-campus housing must receive the meningococcal vaccination or sign a waiver Recommend that students be vaccinated before arrival on campus Recommend that students be vaccinated before arrival on campus Health center does have meningococcal vaccine available Health center does have meningococcal vaccine available
Meningitis Vaccine Recommendations Routine vaccination recommended at age years with a booster dose at age 16 years Routine vaccination recommended at age years with a booster dose at age 16 years If first dose given at or after age 16 years, booster dose not needed as long as there are no other risk factors If first dose given at or after age 16 years, booster dose not needed as long as there are no other risk factors
PERTUSSIS (Whooping Cough) Highly contagious respiratory tract infection Highly contagious respiratory tract infection Immunity from childhood vaccinations wanes over time Immunity from childhood vaccinations wanes over time In 2005, CDC recommended routine use of Tdap (combined Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) in adolescents aged years instead of Td and in adults needing a tetanus booster. In 2005, CDC recommended routine use of Tdap (combined Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) in adolescents aged years instead of Td and in adults needing a tetanus booster. Tdap available at Health Center Tdap available at Health Center
Hepatitis B vaccine Three injections are needed for full protection Three injections are needed for full protection Available at heath center Available at heath center
HPV Vaccine (Gardasil) Approved June, 2006 Approved June, 2006 Protects against 4 strains of HPV – two of which are linked to 70% of the cervical cancer in this country Protects against 4 strains of HPV – two of which are linked to 70% of the cervical cancer in this country Three injections over 6 months Three injections over 6 months Have available at Health Center Have available at Health Center
Influenza Vaccination Recommended for all persons, including school- aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza Recommended for all persons, including school- aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza Two types of Influenza vaccine available at the health center: Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV) & Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Two types of Influenza vaccine available at the health center: Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV) & Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV)Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV)Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Have available each fall starting in October and continue to vaccinate through flu season Have available each fall starting in October and continue to vaccinate through flu season Students ed to notify Students ed to notify Cost usually about $20 Cost usually about $20
Prevention Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Stay home if you are sick to keep from infecting others and spreading Stay home if you are sick to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further. the virus further.
REFERRALS AND OFF CAMPUS FACILITIES On Campus: On Campus: –Counseling Center Off Campus: Off Campus: –Frostburg Medical Center –Health Matters Urgent Care –Western Maryland Health System –Specific Physicians and/or Dentists
Health Insurance Not required but highly recommend that students have for care outside health center. Not required but highly recommend that students have for care outside health center. With Health Care Reform, students under the age of 26 years should be able to continue on their parent’s health insurance policy. With Health Care Reform, students under the age of 26 years should be able to continue on their parent’s health insurance policy. Currently link on web site under “Student Insurance” for plan through American College Student Association Currently link on web site under “Student Insurance” for plan through American College Student Association
BRING THE FOLLOWING Thermometer Thermometer Pain/Fever Reducer Pain/Fever Reducer Decongestant Decongestant Cough Syrup Cough Syrup Throat Lozenges Throat Lozenges Anti-Diarrhea/Upset Anti-Diarrhea/Upset Stomach Relief Stomach Relief Allergy Medication Allergy Medication Band Aids Band Aids Antibacterial Ointment Antibacterial Ointment Tweezers Tweezers Tissues Tissues Health Insurance Card Health Insurance Card Waterless Hand Sanitizer Waterless Hand Sanitizer
LOCAL PHARMACIESLOCAL PHARMACIES Pharmacare Frostburg Pharmacare Frostburg Rite Aid (Frostburg) Rite Aid (Frostburg) Walmart (LaVale) Walmart (LaVale) CVS (LaVale) CVS (LaVale) Please remember to get refills of any Please remember to get refills of any prescription medication you take on prescription medication you take on a regular basis a regular basis
CHARGES User fee User fee Other miscellaneous Other miscellaneous –Prescription medications –Immunizations –Lab –Well GYN –Sports physicals
CONFIDENTIALITY
MISSED CLASSES Notes for missed classes are not provided
Required health forms that can be completed on line -Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Also - Consent to treat -Notice of Privacy -Medical History Form Required health forms that can be completed on line -Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Also - Consent to treat -Notice of Privacy -Medical History Form Downloadable Forms that are required - Immunization form –needs signed by health care provider - Minor Consent if < 18 Downloadable Forms that are required - Immunization form –needs signed by health care provider - Minor Consent if < 18 Electronic Medical Records the Brady Connection
Check-in at Kiosk in waiting room using FSU ID card Appointment Reminders via FSU and text messaging
BRADY HEALTH CENTER WEB SITE Printable forms as well as other good health information is available on our web site
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