Student Health Advisory Committee

Minutes of November 20, 2003
12:15-1:15
Student Health Service, 2nd Floor Conference Room

Present:
Mark Schultzel, Chair, (Muir)
Jonathan Dadon (Revelle)
Gabriel Sneh (Warren)
Grace Lee (Marshall)
Vicki Ting (Marshall) Alex Quick, (Sixth)
Clare Roepke (Warren)
Karen Phung (ERC)
Christine Nguyen (Sixth)
Dr. Brian Murray (SHS Director)
Debbie Pino-Saballett (SHS Health Education Director)
Gigi Kwok (Associated Students)

Introductions
Mark opened the meeting by asking everyone to introduce themselves.

SHAC Mission / SHS Mission/Goals/Vision and Student Affairs Strategic Plan The SHAC Mission was passed out and the charge of the committee was reviewed. Committee members were also given a copy of the SHS Mission/Goals/Vision and the Student Affairs Strategic Plan Objectives that involve SHS.

Dr. Murray shared with the group that SHS has been accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) since 1995. There are over 70 staff with about 50 who are full-time. SHS faces increasing challenges with the State budget crisis. Last year $250,000 cut from budget. In the 1980s-1990s registration fees paid about 80% of the SHS budget, in 2001 it decreased to 50%, and in 2003 only 35%.

SHAC Issues: Mark opened the floor for discussion on issues that members were interested in having SHAC focus on this year. The following possible SHAC issues and areas of focus were mentioned/discussed:

  • Decreasing wait time (it was explained that new appointment system was implemented to address this, maybe we should evaluate success of new system)
  • Increase times available for immunization (As of this pass Fall quarter Nurses clinic has extended their hours for immunizations)
  • Dentist at SHS (SHS used to have a dentist on site, but it cost too much, which financially jeopardized other services)
  • Change in hours to be open later
  • Weekend appointments
  • Health Line Phone/Ask a Nurse

During the discussion of these issues, Dr. Murray explained that in these times of fiscal vigilance, any increase in staff time or new service means deciding what we are willing to give up.

Suggested information to be put on-line:

  • "10 Things to Do to Feel Better Without Seeing the Doctor"
  • "Totally Sick" page what to do when sick…flow chart, and when to see a doctor
  • Clarification of what’s free and what’s not
  • For after hours care: Thornton Hospital w/shuttle, open 24/7
  • Locations for Dentists close to campus
  • Health assessment on SHS web-site
  • Where are over the counter medicines available on campus:
  • What OTC drugs are available?
  • Are they open on weekends? -vending machines?
  • Health Fair / Open House
  • Better Communicate SHS Information to Students
  • How to Educate Students more about our web-site, how to navigate SHS web-page
The following were mentioned as possible subcommittees:
  • Web-site
  • OTC medicine
  • Donor organ info
  • Additional services

Next Meeting
Everyone was asked to drop off or e-mail their schedules to Debbie or Mark so that a meeting time in late January can be planned.

Next meeting is Monday Feb. 2nd, 12:15 at Student Health Service, second floor conference room.

If you wish to contact a member of SHAC, email studenthealth@ucsd.edu and your message will be forwarded. Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.

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