2014年4月, the Baylor 环境卫生服务 opened its first Environmental Health Clinic within the Harris Health Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center - Pasadena. Referrals to this clinic can still be made for children with elevated blood lead levels or poorly controlled 哮喘. Notify us by email (environmentalhealth@acclivitysystems.com) or phone () for more information about being seen at this clinic or making a referral.
The EHS adult Environmental Health Clinic opened for research in January 2015 at the Harris Health 史密斯诊所. This clinic sees patients with poorly controlled 哮喘 who are enrolled in one of our 研究. As part of its clinical research program, the Environmental Health Clinic provides comprehensive environmental health assessment and management services for individuals suffering adverse health effects due to or exacerbated by environmental exposures, with an initial focus on poorly controlled 哮喘. 服务包括:
办公室或远程健康访问
The provider takes a comprehensive health and environmental history, conducts an exam and orders additional testing when necessary.
Home Environmental Exposure Assessment
In many cases, the provider orders a home environmental exposure assessment. EHS staff will then conduct a visual inspection of the patient's home and take some simple environmental measurements. This assessment may also be done by phone, by the patient (and/or a family member), 在EHS评估人员的指导下进行. Following the home exposure assessment, program staff develop an action plan, with tailored education and interventions to limit exposure to identified hazards. Staff provide information regarding recommended exposure reduction actions and tools, and advocate for insurance reimbursement when appropriate.
病例管理及跟进
EHS staff help patients and their families improve housing conditions and access services they may need. Families may be referred to government agencies for additional information and assistance. Action plans also address continued medical management, including follow-up and communication with the patient's 初级护理 or specialty provider and school nurse (if appropriate).
As a central source for clinical services as well as environmental health information, the program serves as a resource for outreach to local government agencies, health care providers, 患者和学术机构. 除了, the clinics are used as platforms for educating medical students, fellows and providers referring to the clinic.
