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Health & Human Services, Eagle County EHS
08CH0149
551 Broadway
P.O. Box 660
Eagle, CO 81631
Director: Jennie Wahrer
Director's Email: iennie.wahrer(iUea~decountv.us
2006 Program Information Report Plan
(In response to PIR for the 2004-2005 program year)
Performance Indicator Local Reldonal National Desired
02. Children needing medical treatment: 25% 24.38% 22.40%
03. Children receiving medical treatment: 100% 95.44% 92.89% 100%
04. Children completing dental exams: (Preschool only) 100%
12. Home visitors with ECE related or Human Dev. degree, or CDA: 70% 58.12% 50.23% 50%+
21. Full enrollment: 103.70% 100.40% 98.73% 100%
1. 100% of children needing medical treatment will receive medical treatment.
(100% attained)
Assure that all children have an ongoing source of continuous, accessible medical care.
If child does not have a continuous source of care, staff and parents work together to plan
strategies to ensure that the family acquires a medical home. Strategies include:
. At enrollment visit and first the 6 weeks of home visits assess medical
status and medical home which offer continuous accessible health services.
. Provide list of available doctors/dentists/agencies for families who do not
have access to health services. Assist parents in selecting medical home.
. Provide information about Medicaid, CHP+, HCP and other sources of
financial assistance.
. Staff will assist families in coordinating health services and document in
record. EHS may provide transportation as a last resort to medical services.
. Health Service Coordinator (HSC) will assist staff by periodically
reviewing health records to ensure that recommended treatment and
preventive services are being provided, and that plans are developed for
treatment and follow-up. HSC will also meet monthly with individual staff
to answer and assist with health concerns that the family or staff may have.
. Seek assistance when needed from the Health Services Advisory
Committee.
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2. Maintain the number of children receiving dental services. (100% attained)
~ Help parents understand importance of early, ongoing dental health. Provide
families with education on dental health at least on a monthly basis during home
visits.
~ Ensure that parents know how to get needed dental treatment. Work with families
to provide a follow up plan.
~ Public Health provides dental screening per EPSDT guidelines for children birth
to three. Provide list of dentists who will accept Medicaid or non-insured
patients.
~ Tracking system established for checking on delivery of services
3. Maintain full enrollment. (100% attained)
~ Follow Eligibility. Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance Procedure.
~ System in place to track enrollment and attendance on a monthly basis.
~ During staff vacancies, each home visitor adds 1-2 children per case load.
Caseloads do not exceed 12 children and or families at any time.
~ Waiting list assures transitions into program to maintain full enrollment.
4. Increasing the number of home visitors with Early Childhood Education (ECE)
or related degrees. (70% attained)
~ Attempt to hire individuals who have Early Childhood Education or related
degrees.
~ All home visitors without a certificate or degree are currently enrolled in ECE
classes.
~ Home visitors are required to obtain their Child Development Associate
certificate (a 45 hour certificate of training) within 18 months of hire.
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