Very Important Prevention (VIP) Clinic - Hudson Health Center

Agency Information
Hudson Health Center is home to Student Health Services at Ohio University.

CCE Site:
Hudson Health Center
2 Health Center Dr.
Ohio University Campus

Phone:
(740) 593-1660 (Hudson Health Center:  call this number before clinic starts on the day of the CCE)
(740) 592-6372 (Beth Brown at home:  call this number PRIOR to day of assigned clinical)

Contact Person:
Beth Brown, R.N., Coordinator, VIP Clinics
Home Phone: (740) 592-6372

Office Hours:
VIP staff is frequently out of the office.  If necessary, please call Beth Brown at home.  On the day of the clinic, please call the site number listed above.

Special Notes:
Ohio University students with TB skin test results ≥10 mm. are given the opportunity to participate in a chemoprophylaxis program.  These candidates are all without active tuberculosis as evidenced by history, physical exam and negative chest x-rays.

Preceptors:
Beth Brown, RN
Dave Brown, DO

Specific CCE Goals:

·    Develop consciousness of the challenges inherent in serving a culturally diverse patient population.

·    Gain knowledge of the importance of preventive medicine as it relates to TB. 

Objectives/Activities:

Medical students attending the VIP clinic will:

·    Observe and assist in teaching participants about TB infection and disease as well as preventive therapy.

·    Observe and assist with measurement of vital signs and history gathering.

·    Observe and assist with disease counseling for tuberculosis.

·    Observe and assist with the physical exam, including palpation of the abdomen for liver enlargement, auscultation of the lungs and heart, and reflex testing.

·    Acquire interviewing skills by interaction with participants of the VIP program.

·    Develop creative ways to communicate information to patients with a language barrier giving consideration and appreciation to cultural differences.

·    Discuss the common laboratory tests used to monitor INH therapy and the normal values for these tests.

·    Identify the need for referrals for other health care and/or counseling services.

Equipment Needed for Activity:
Stethoscope

Dress:
White lab jacket and identification badge with professional casual clothes.

Responsibilities of the Medical Student:

·    While on agency property, medical students will conform to all applicable policies and procedures of the agency.

·    Medical students will exercise confidentiality with regard to all patient and/or staff information gained during the clinical experience.

Directions:
Hudson Health Center is located in uptown Athens, across and down the hill from Baker Center.  Go directly to the second floor of Hudson Health Center to the VIP clinic (used as the GYN room at other times), Room 223.