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Proposal for Healthcare Facility

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Technological progress, aging populations, shifting illness patterns, and new discoveries in the treatment of disease necessitate that healthcare organizations and professionals undergo almost constant change. The rural health clinic is an outpatient healthcare facility that is proposed to be built to satisfy the needs of patients in rural areas, particularly where the majority of patients reside (Ortiz, Meemon, Zhou, & Wan, 2013). A rural health clinic (RHC) is an outpatient care facility that delivers rural health services, including primary care and regular laboratory testing, to remote and sometimes underserved regions (Turrini et al., 2021).

The Rural health clinic (RHC) was founded in 1977, following the passage of the rural health clinic services Act. The health clinic service Act expands access to healthcare in underserved rural populations by boosting the number of practicing physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, (Turrini et al., 2021). Access to healthcare is vital for overall health, yet rural communities confront a range of access hurdles to healthcare. Fourteen percent of the population, or about 46 million people, reside in rural areas, and the average patient drive time to the hospital in rural communities is 17 minutes, which is nearly 65 percent longer than in urban areas (Ortiz, Meemon, Zhou, & Wan, 2013).

In addition, rural hospitals suffer from a lack of employees, a factor that has led to the difference in the cost of accessing decent treatment. The rural population has a lower median income and a lower likelihood of having health insurance. Rural areas residents are often older, and the number of persons aged 65 and older in rural communities is increasing. Mobility, access to transportation, and traveling large distances to receive care for rural communities pose difficulties for the elderly population. Consequently, RHC may significantly better address the needs of the low-income population, particularly the senior patient group. Establishing a rural health clinic (RHC) at a community center will allow older patients with mobility issues to receive care closer to their homes and save money on transportation costs (Turrini et al., 2021).

Other facilities, such as ambulatory care facilities, will serve the entire community. In contrast, RHCs serve the more vulnerable population, which has difficulty receiving outpatient care since some individuals live in poverty, others are homeless, and some have several jobs. Most low-income families have difficulty arranging for caregiver to look after their children and obtaining paid sick leave (Ortiz, Meemon, Zhou, & Wan, 2013). Consequently, to receive care, the population must pay for transportation and those caring for their children. Contrary to ambulatory care settings which are not mandatory to be located in rural areas the RHC will service the needs of the elderly and low-income population. The travelling time, expense, and time away from work, as well as the absence of dependable transportation, are obstacles for patients seeking medical appointments.

Chronic conditions needing numerous visits to outpatient healthcare facilities are prevalent in rural areas, particularly among the elderly. Difficult in accessing public and private transportation, older patients with chronic conditions who require frequent visits will have difficulties if no RHC is established closer to them (Ortiz, Meemon, Zhou, & Wan, 2013). Therefore, I propose this facility because it will serve patients who require care the most at a convenient location, allowing the population to save money on transportation costs and time spent waiting in line to be treated or commuting to urban regions to receive care.

Types of Healthcare delivery and Services

The RHC facility offers outpatient mental health treatments, behavioral health services, and hospice services as part of its health care delivery and service provision. Despite this, the RHC offers to visit nurse services to homebound individuals. To treat patients, the RHC is required to have medication on-site. The RHC continues to provide a sliding scale of fees for those with incomes less than 20% of the federal poverty level. In addition, RHC continued to provide primary and preventative care. The program includes annual examinations, cancer screenings, immunizations, and laboratory testing, such as blood and urine work.

Types of Staff that will work in the facility

The rural health clinic (RHC) personnel will consist of nurses with varying specializations and skills, as well as a physician assistant who is a licensed medical professional. The nurse practitioner (NP), physician assistant (PA), and certified nurse midwife (CNM) will be the staff role types (Cancel-Tirado, Feeney, Washburn, Greder, & Sano, 2018). The nurse will hold a valid nursing license and be a trained medical professional. The nurse practitioner should practice in rural areas without supervision of the physician but my state's regulations prohibit NP from practicing without the supervision of a physician. However, RHC may request a temporary relaxation of the staffing requirement for one year if the facility demonstrates that it has been unable to hire a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or certified midwife within 90 days.

References

Cancel-Tirado, D. I., Feeney, S. L., Washburn, I. J., Greder, K. A., & Sano, Y. (2018). Health, well-being, and health care access in rural communities. Family & community health, 41(2), 73-82.

Ortiz, J., Meemon, N., Zhou, Y., & Wan, T. T. (2013). Trends in rural health clinics and needs during US health care reform. Primary health care research & development, 14(4), 360-366.

Turrini, G., Branham, D. K., Chen, L., Conmy, A. B., Chappel, A. R., De Lew, N., & Sommers, B. D. (2021, July). Access to Affordable Care in Rural America: Current Trends and Key Challenges. ASPE.

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