Program/Project Name
Penobscot Pediatrics
Affiliation Name
Penobscot Community Health Center
Website URL
Model Type
Evaluation
City
Bangor Region
State
ME
State specific location
General Pediatric office in Federally Qualified Health Center
How is program/project funded?
Health Insurance
Describe how it's funded
​Patients are billed through Mainecare.
What services does it provide?
Entry to care health assessment, Standardize screening (developmental, mental health)
Where does it provide services?
Locally-based
Description of program/project
Referrals are received from the local DHHS office, which starts the process of gathering appropriate legal paperwork to get old records. We confirm that a 72-hour visit is occurring, and offer that if needed. A psychosocial history is obtained from the social worker about 2 weeks into care. A comprehensive medical assessment is then done by the pediatrician within 30 days. We review all records, then summarize past medical history, update immunizations, perform mental health and developmental screening, hearing and vision screen, thorough history and physical, include plot growth, obtain recommended laboratory work, and make necessary referrals. The office provides care management and medical home services. Well-child care visits are continued if desired.
How are patients tracked?
Commercial electronic medical record, Specialized database for your program
Does the program provide special focus?
No special focus
Program/Project strengths
We have created a system with local DHHS office to get referrals in timely fashion, and get old records prior to the comprehensive visit. We have electronic medical record, and are able to get copies of records to PCP if medical home is elsewhere. We have designated staff to communicate with other professionals and offices. A copy of all medical information is given to caseworker.
Program/Project challenges
At times, it can be difficult to get foster parents, especially kin, to understand the importance of the visit, they feel like it is unnecessary, but once they are here, they find it very valuable. Many caseworkers are difficult to communicate with, but we have several case managers (social workers) and a clinic coordinator who focus on communication.
Contact Name
Adrienne Carmack, MD
Email Address
acarmack@pchcbangor.org
Phone Number
207-947-0147
Last Updated
07/22/2021
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics