Priority Area 4: Improving Access to Care
Goal 4: Ensure healthy and active living by improving and increasing access to care
Objective 4A: Increase the number of and access to primary and specialty care providers and services.
Objective 4B: Increase the number of and access to behavioral health providers and services.
Objective 4C: Increase the ability of healthcare providers to deliver culturally competent care.
Objective 4A Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Expand partnerships to help improve access to resources, services, and preventative care programs within the community.
Lead: Charles Drew UniversityLaunch a community health/STD clinic.
Lead: Desert AIDS ProjectExpand HIV testing including linkage to care.
Lead: Desert AIDS ProjectPromote and expand health screenings and vaccinations through patient calls and mailers.
Lead: Desert Oasis HealthcareEstablish clinics for senior flu review.
Lead: Desert Oasis HealthcareAssist in increasing health insurance coverage and utilization.
Lead: North County Health ServicesConduct research on the Affordable Care Act and insurance utilization to help inform policies.
Lead: UCR School of Public PolicyPartner with Desert AIDS Project on Get-Tested Coachella Valley and assist in soliciting institutional funding.
Lead: McCormack and Kristel- Consultants to Desert Healthcare DistrictImplement preventive STD/HIV education and connect residents to screening and care.
Lead: RUHS-PHAssist with the development of the capital campaign for the LGBT Center of the Desert.
Lead: McCormack and Kristel- Consultants to Desert Healthcare DistrictCollaborate with partners to increase funding opportunities for home visitation programs.
Lead: RUHS-PHIncrease access to mental health services by establishing mental health mobile clinics.
Lead: Desert Oasis HealthcareExpand linkage to care/retain patients in care.
Lead: RUHSCollaborate with providers and social workers to ensure access to primary and behavioral health services.
Lead: Riverside County Department of Social ServicesEstablish a Provider Network Fund to assist IPAs to recruit more physicians and licensed staff to the Inland Empire.
Lead: Inland Empire Health PlanEstablish Capital Fund to assist IPA to expand physical site to accommodate new MDs.
Lead: Inland Empire Health PlanExpand access to primary care services in areas with the most need.
Lead: Desert Oasis HealthcareActivities:-New Clinic in Coachella ValleyImprove access to health care (medical and dental) for children in foster care.
Lead: RUHS-PH and Department of Public Social Services
Objective 4B Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Increase access to behavioral and mental health services to residents.
Lead: North County Health ServicesIntegrate behavioral health into primary care clinics.
Lead: Inland Empire Health Plan, Neighborhood HealthCareDevelop a county-wide portfolio of behavioral health prevention and early intervention programs that meets the needs of individual communities.
Lead: RUHS-Behavioral HealthReduce stigma associated with behavioral health by collaborating with other counties in state-wide campaigns, and other county specific anti-stigma initiatives.
Lead: RUHS - Behavioral HealthImplement educational programs and materials to reduce stigma of behavioral health.
Lead: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestPartner with behavioral health providers to expand behavioral health services and intensive case management.
Lead: Desert Oasis HealthcareExpand behavioral health services to preschool age children by providing services at school sites.
Lead: Public Health Set 4 SchoolPartner with Safe Schools in desert cities to implement mental health services to LGBT youth.
Lead: McCormack and Kristel- Consultants to Desert Healthcare DistrictIncrease access to mental health services by establishing mental health mobile clinics.
Lead: Desert Oasis Healthcare
Objective 4C Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Increase benefits counselors to aid patients in their care.
Lead: RUHSIncrease number of culturally competent physicians by training residents.
Lead: RUHSExpand funding and services for low-income residents by becoming a federally qualified health center.
Lead: Desert AIDS ProjectImprove consistency between departments with the overall goal of improving patient care.
Lead: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestPromote and assist patients in enrolling in Medi-cal or Covered California.
Lead: Neighborhood HealthcareUse resources from local, state, and federal organizations to recruit primary, behavioral health, and midlevel providers to provide services in health centers.
Lead: Neighborhood HealthcareIncrease access to care by expanding hours to include evenings and weekends, as well as increasing the number of providers.
Lead: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestImplement satellite services.
Lead: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestExpand services by establishing wellness centers for women, veterans, and children.
Lead: Project Warriors RiseExpand the presence of peers and family representatives in service delivery and organization management.
Lead: RUHS - Behavioral HealthExpand partnerships and participation within the Inland Health Professionals Coalition to encourage a diversity of health care providers.
Lead: Reach OutHost the Partners for Innovative Communities annual conference to educate about culturally competent policy design and services.
Lead: Reach OutDevelop and invest in health policy and medical providers
Lead: UCR School of Public PolicyDevelop culturally compelling resources and services and supportive housing.
Lead: Special Service for Groups
Objective 4D Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Disseminate lab results in timely manner to improve patient care and outcomes.
Lead: RUHSDisseminate understandable health information in order to encourage healthy lifestyles.
Lead: Charles Drew UniversityHighlight timely research, trends with health policy, and local impacts to the community.
Lead: UCR School of Public PolicyIncrease access and ease of acquiring of health information by creating a public data portal that centralizes health data, resources, and demographic data and priority areas.
Lead: San Bernardino Department of Public Health, RUHS-PHEstablish and launch electronic health records among county hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health.
Lead: San Bernardino Department of Public Health, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Riverside University Health SystemImprove patient portal features.
Lead: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestAssess current level of community understanding of determinants of health in order to tailor outreach and educational activities accordingly.
Lead: San Bernardino County Public HealthImprove access to pre- and post-disaster preparedness and response information through volunteer programs and innovative collaborations.
Lead: County of Riverside Emergency Management DepartmentEnhance inter-departmental collaborations to improve access and dissemination of health information.
Lead: RUHS-PH