CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care Clinic - Astoria awarded top designation
Contact: Sarah Bello
Clinic named a 5-Star Patient-Centered Primary Care Home by the OHA
Last week, the CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care Clinic – Astoria was surveyed by the Oregon Health Authority to verify its application to become a Five-Star Patient-Centered Primary Care Home.
The survey was successful, and Astoria Primary Care is now the first of the CMH-OHSU Health clinics to receive this level of designation. Prior to the survey, the clinic was recognized as a Tier 4 clinic. The recent additions of clinical pharmacy and psychiatric nurse practitioner visits allowed the clinic to be designated as the higher, Five-Star level of recognition.
According to the OHA’s website, “A Patient-Centered Primary Care Home is a health care clinic that has been recognized for their commitment to patient-centered care. In a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home, you’re the most important part of your care.”
This week’s survey was preempted by a lengthy application process completed by Jeanette Schacher, Medical Group director, and Kerrie McKey, clinic manager, in May. The surveyors interviewed 15 caregivers, as well as a panel of patients, to determine that designation was achieved.
“I’m so incredibly proud of the outstanding patient care provided by our caregivers,” says Nicole Williams, COO. “It’s great to see their commitment to accessible, comprehensive, quality care recognized in the effort of providing care to our community.”
Astoria Primary Care has four providers and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who see patients. Learn more about CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care at columbiamemorial.org/primary-care.