Physical Location:
Community Health & Wellness Building
7 Rio San Jose Dr
Old Laguna, NM 87026
Contact Information:
Phone: 505-552-5740 or 505-552-5732
Fax: 505-552-5756
Email: Sabrina
Staff Members:
Sabrina Scott – Public Health Nurse Manager
Program Overview:
Mission
To provide comprehensive Public Health Nursing services that will focus on disease prevention and health promotion; to enhance the health and well-being of Pueblo of Laguna community residents.
Scope of Work
The PHN program provides field based nursing services directly to the community and provides oversight/case management to field patients in their homes and providing direct health and medical care. The PHN is responsible for management and development of methodologies for the provision of comprehensive PHN services that will focus on disease prevention and health promotion as well as direct patient care services. The PHN will explore coordination and case management with Indian Health Service, Tribal and private services utilizing industry and evidence based practices. The PHN program targets community needs and provides specific outreach, group and individual health education, service coordination, follow-up and teaching to individuals, families, and groups encompassing all age groups.
Program & Services
- Coordinates Annual Public Health Flu Vaccination Clinic
- Responds to Public Health Emergencies
- Provides Home Visit Service to Patient(s) to address chronic disease, case mangement & referals
- Coordinates Patient Care with Medical Director & Nurse Practitioner
- Provides Public Health Education & Information
- Manages Patient Medication based on medical direction.
- Serves as part of the Community Coordinated Care Team (CCT)
- Provides Direct Medical Care under SOW & RN/LPN Scope.
- Responds to urgent needs at Detention Center for triage & non- ER care.