1STUDENT HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
March 21, 2002
Members Present: Lori McKee, Chair, Patricia Frank, Ann Hales, Melanie Martin, Chelsea Stipe, Mike O’Larey, Becky Ramirez, Silvia Green
Members Absent: Leslie Robbins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the February 28, 2002, meeting were approved with a correction to Wendell Oderkirk’s title which is Coordinator of Community Health.
OLD BUSINESS: None discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. February Stats: Comparing February 2002 to February 2001, the number of patient visits decreased by 122; prescriptions decreased by 150; Lab increased by 82; Xray increased by 17; and Triage decreased by 75. Physician On-Call occurrences showed no increase; and Saturday clinic visits decreased by 6. Comparing July through February FY2000/2001 to July through February FY 2001/2002, patient visits are up 6.12%, prescriptions are up 3.1%, lab is up 3.27%, Xray is up 23.85%, triage is down 2.69%, Physician On-Call is up 13%, and Saturday clinic is down 6.11%.
2. Insurance Renewal:
Lori McKee was unable to report the average dollar amount the average student was spending for the year because her attempt to merge databases was not successful in picking up all of the individual claims against a certain account. Her intent was to determine a median dollar figure. Ms. McKee will do a one month cross section. (Next year, this data will be automatically entered into one database.)
Regarding high cost psychiatric drugs, the SHC works out an alternative for those who cannot afford the prescriptions. The SHC is finding more resources to turn to and feels perhaps it could use the services of a social worker to assist students. The SHC has a resource directory, “First Call For Help, put together by Doña Ana County Advocates for Children & Families. But the SHC would have to contact the various resources to determine what services are available and how they can be utilized. If we do go out to bid, to reduce costs, perhaps the insurance company will be willing to cover twenty hours a week for a social worker to help in these areas.
The SHC will now need to review what the current insurance company proposes. Prior to a meeting in mid-April with the insurance company, they will forward a basic proposal plan. A meeting with the SHAC members will be arranged a half-hour prior to meeting with the insurance meeting to review the proposal.
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Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2002
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3. Activity Update:
Eating Disorders: A review of the on-line screening summary report showed there were thirty-nine respondents, of which 35% tested positive. Thirty-one of the respondents were female of which 32% tested positive. There were eight males, of which 50% tested positive. Of those who tested positive, 53% were freshmen. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of respondents lived on campus and 31% lived off campus. One African American participated and did not test positive. There were 27 Caucasians who participated, 41% of which tested positive.
An alcohol screening is scheduled for April 11, 2002, in association with National Alcohol Screening Day. On line screenings will be available at Corbett Center. The web site for screening can be accessed via the SHC’s web site. GAMMA is included in alcohol screening activities along with the Choices program through Chelsea Stipes.
Other:
Melanie Martin would like to see a flyer printed which contains FAQs regarding the SHC, what services are available, and how to utilize the services.
Tetanus/Diphtheria shots are now available. Inquiries can be made through the shot room (646-6427).
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
The Pre-Insurance Meeting and the Insurance meeting will be announced as soon as the date is set.
The next SHAC meeting is: Thursday, April 25, 2002, Room 167, Student Health Center.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McKee, Administrative Director, Student Health Center
Chairperson