Location:
Cherokee County Clinic

Scope of Work: The Cherokee County Indian Clinic provides basic medical services to tribal members at a satellite location, approximately 55 miles from the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Services include medication refills, medical appointments, children’s dental appointments, Behavioral Health, Recovery Services Center, Diabetes Clinic, and laboratory services.

Contact:
Debbie Gibby, Clinic Coordinator 837-4312
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2003 Accomplishments:

• Increased number of home health visits.
• Behavioral Health seeing patients twice monthly.
• Medication pick-up and distribution schedule flowing smoothly without complications.

2003 Accomplishments: continued

• Updated patient charts complete with demographic information and Privacy Act Acknowledgments.
• Implemented measures to become fully HIPPA compliant within the clinic.
• Laboratory services provided by RN with follow-ups as needed and requested by healthcare provider.
• Great amount of assistance provided to the senior citizens within Cherokee County.
• Programs that provide services through CCC: Tribal Diabetes Program complete with social worker, Cherokee Women’s Wellness, and Behavioral Health.
• Developed a working relationship with other departments in order to provide collaborative patient care.
• Ordered new medical equipment and supplies to provide more comprehensive patient care.