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Transportation in Rural Communities

The January 26, 2005, grantee conference focused on improving transportation for rural health access. Key outcomes included identifying current service gaps, discussing eligibility barriers, and creating a Transportation Task Force. Solutions explored included improved referral procedures and partnerships with faith-based organizations to triage needs. Initiatives for chronic disease management and community involvement were emphasized, along with a commitment to transporting underserved residents to medical care. This collaborative approach aims to empower rural communities through better transportation and health services.

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Transportation in Rural Communities

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  1. BYN NET Transportation in Rural Communities Rural Health Network Grantee Conference Call January 26, 2005

  2. BACKGROUND • Federal Consultation to Assist in Business Plan • Creation of Transportation Task Force • Identification of: • What Exists • Eligibility and Geographical Barriers Associated with Funding

  3. RESULTS OF TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION Identification of Gap Creation of Service Triage (Time and Cost) Referral Procedures Identification of 2 Possible Solutions

  4. SHARING SEATS • 24 Hr. Advanced Reservation • Barrier with Regulations Tied to Funding

  5. FAITH-BASED PARTNERSHIP • Assurance of Triage (True Need) • Tracking through ASP • Fuel and Maintenance: Ministerial Alliance • Driver and Vehicle: Lighthouse Missionary • $5 per Rider (120 miles)

  6. Triage Procedures • Veteran (VA) • 62+ (Council on Aging) • Job Program/In-Parish Public Transit (CAA) • Disabled (BIMS) • Local Churches

  7. Don’t Miss the Opportunity

  8. EDUCATION Chronic Disease Management/ Prevention -Informative Packets -Support Groups -Community Classes Patient Responsibility -Fitness/Medication Compliance ENROLLMENT Health Plans -i.e. Medicaid, Medicare, QMB, LaChip, VA Assistance Programs-i.e. Medication Assistance, Food for Seniors, Utility Assistance, Care for the Caregiver ByNet SCREENINGS/ VACCINATIONS -i.e. Blood Pressure Checks, Diabetes Testing, Flu Shots AWARENESS/ ADVOCACY -Community Involvement/Ownership, -State Partnerships, -Policy Change

  9. INFORMATION & HELP CENTERSSINGLE POINTS OF ENTRY • ByNet’s Main Site • Franklin Foundation Hospital ED • St. Mary Parish Library

  10. ADDITIONAL POINTS OF CONTACT • Office of Public Health • Federally Qualified Health Center • Two Federally Qualified Health Center Extension Sites • Tribal Clinic • One Church • One National Faith-Based Organization • AARP • Two Civic Centers • One Neighborhood Center (CAA)

  11. SUCCESS to DATE • 147 Residents Ineligible for Existing Services Transported to Medical Care (March 04) • Request from LA-DHH Secretary to Participate in Solution for Perceived and Legitimate Barriers through Guidelines

  12. Lessons from the Front Line • This Ain’t New Hampshire • Turf Always Exists • Success Comes with Persistence and Belief • What We All Have in Common-- a Solution!

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