Quality Improvement Study at Mission House Clinic

Abstract

Mission House Clinic is a We-Care clinic that provides medical care to low income, homeless, and uninsured individuals. The Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) was created to bridge the gap between pharmaceutical companies that provide free medication and the patients at Mission House Clinic. UNF Nursing students have been involved with the PAP program since 2006. Previously, the PAP has focused on patients with respiratory diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. More recently, the population has shifted towards patients with mental health needs. The purpose of this project was to enhance the effectiveness of the PAP at Mission House Clinic and to improve upon the methods used to identify the prescription needs of the clinic population.