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Pediatric Community Clinic Case Study

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1. Types of positions you expect to pursue I would like to expand on my current position as a coordinator of the Four County SART (sexual assault response team) program. This is a brand-new program located in North West (NW) Ohio. Right now, we can only do acute exams with evidence collection for pediatric sexual assault, that is within 72 hours’ range. I would like to be able to provide non-acute exams for the pediatric population at our clinic. 2. Client populations with whom you expect to interface Working at the clinic I encounter all ages of the human population from infants to elderly patients in the rural countryside, villages, and small towns. These patients are usually very family oriented with strong generational connections. …show more content…

We currently are in a donated space within a medical building. This has been good for us to start out with, but we may have to look for another facility as we expand. I believe that it is imperative that we keep it away from the typical sexual assault exam setting of Emergency Departments (ER). From my experience our patients are better off in quiet, confidential, and more personal surrounding than an ER provides. We have had interest from another adjoining county looking to join the team. Because we are rural our clients are spread out, and transportation to our clinic may be a problem for many. Offering gas cards and volunteers to help with transport is something I will need to continue to provide for my …show more content…

In my 5-year career plan of completing my BSN, I am offering my patients the knowledge I have gained during the pursuit of higher education. By continuing to attend conferences and seeking out the best new standards of care, I am committed to providing the best possible care to my patients. I will treat each patient fairly and offer them the same skills no matter what background or area they come from. I cannot make judgements on my patients, or their history, as I know that my presentation may have a direct effect on the way that they view their sexual

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