AO 7S
EXPANSION PLAN -— MARSHALL ISLANDS PROGRAM
I,
Manpower Requirements;
A.
Lab Procedures: 2 —- 3 people totally dedicated to collecting and preparing samples.
If all are Americans, 1 full-time translator is
required.
B.
Four M.D.'s:
Each must be able to function as a GMO's and be able
to see 15 patients/day
(30 minutes per exam).
Each will require a.
translator/assistant.
For female exams, a nurse-practitioner is
needed as translator/assistant to assure follow-up and continuity
of care.
C.
Triage/history:
new position.
necessary.
An RN or Medex (PA or MX) should be used in this
If an American is used, a good translator will be
(This position could be used as an on-the-job teaching
position to develop qualified Marshallese assistants.
D.
Patient Flow Co-ordinator/Administrator:
Two — with as many Marshallese
translators as required to assure good patient flow.
Recap:
Site
Prof. Staff
Laboratory
2 ~— 3 techs.
Physical Exams
&
MD
3-4
Triage/history
1
RN/PA
L
Pt. Flow CoOrd/Admin.
2
1
Total
x
RN/NP
Translators
ke
+)
2-5
10 - 11
8 - 15
Some translators in key positions should travel with the team; others
should be picked up on each island.
Those assisting with exams should receive
training from the BNL medical team on procedures, etc.
aide should be included as part of the team.
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In all cases, the health