IEC Ibn Sina Medical Clinic 2009 Alijani MD

IEC Ibn Sina Medical Clinic 2009 Alijani MD Executive Director

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What is the IEC? 1. 2. IEC is the Islamic Education Center IEC went through 3 phases of growth: a. b. c. 3. In 1981 IEC was inaugurated In mid eighties IEC built the 3 rd floor for use by the Muslim Community Center In mid nineties IEC built the office complex In 2007 IEC helped launch Ibn Sina Clinic

The 3 Phases of IEC Growth 2 nd Phase 3 rd Phase 1 st Phase

The Vision by Dr. Ross 1. Vision for a clinic carried out by Dr Ross a. b. 2. 3. 4. Dr Ross was joined by 10 others in 1997, and the group formed Ibn Sina clinic December 1997 the Articles of Incorporation were registered by Dr. Tabibi Dr. Alijani joined in 1998 It took several years before it joined Mobile. Med Thus the clinic remained dormant till 3 -23 -2007 when it officially started to see the first patient

The Founding Fathers Mahallati Tabibi Hijazi Gharavi Safavian Ross Chehreh Gasemy Sadr Yazdi Alijani Joined next year Guerami

Basics of Starting a Clinic 1. The Medical Clinic opens Irrespective of: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. Race Nationality Religion Immigration Status, or Locality in the State of Maryland Open only to patients who do not have any Medical Insurance

The Nucleus Right: Dr. Ross Middle: Dr. Alijani Left: Dr. Tabibi

For Planning Methodology Consider: (According to Akram Al-Attar) 2. Political factor 3. Functional factor 1. Social factor Consider 5. Timing factor 4. Economic factor All above factors are to be considered and weighed for every decision

Components of Decision-Making 1. Analysis 2. Design 5. Monitoring Components 4. Implementation 3. Evaluation

Role of IEC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. At first there was no physical place for Ibn Sina Clinic to start its mission Maulana Bahraini made IEC available The space provided was deemed sufficient Arrangement with Mobile. Med was made Provided were 3 rooms: a. b. One for the nurse The other two for the physicians

Chronology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Clinic opened on March 26, 2007 Seeing patients on every Monday basis: 6 pm to 8 pm, Office hours often extended to 10 pm or beyond Two family physicians, as well as one internist are in charge Number of patients increased progressively One nurse practitioner is employed Nurse practitioner is employee of Mobile. Med

Finance: Ibn Sina Clinic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. An optional fee of $0. 00 -25. 00 per visit If patient cannot afford, he/she is taken free of charge Medicines and tests are free to the patient Lab tests are done by NIH, Suburban or Shady Grove Hospitals All procedures necessary are done by NIH or Suburban and Shady Grove Hospitals Procedures are free to the patient

Collaboration with Mobile. Med 1. 2. 3. Mobile. Med has a good many similar clinics in Greater Washington area a. Has been in existence for over 40 years b. Is supported mainly by Federal and Local government Interchangeability of patients: a. A patient who needs medical help on days not available in his clinic, such patient can be seen by another but similar clinic b. Appointments and referral of patients are done by Mobile. Med Computerized Administration of the clinics are done by Mobile. Med

Mobile. Med and IEC Celebrating Ibn Sina clinic

Select Services Rendered Two services deserve mention: 1. Collaboration with Red Cross to collect blood a. b. 2. Conducted once a year Blood Mobile carries an average of 40 -50 units The Flu Immunization Drive 1. 2. 3. Flu Vaccine is bought in volume by Ibn Sina Clinic The drive to immunize is repeatedly announced Flu shots are given free to all

Growth of Patient Load 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. At first a few patients per day: averaging 5 -6 Steady but slow growth: now averaging 15 Though patients are supposed to come by appointment, many just drop in The referral to NIH and/or Suburban, Shady Grove Hospitals worked smoothly The clinic consists of 3 rooms a. b. One for the nurse The other 2 for the two physicians to check the patients

Liability 1. 2. Malpractice: Each physician with his personal malpractice insurance is covered Stark Program: Stark Program is Federal Coverage for this kind of clinic: 1. 2. 3. Apply, and fill the necessary documents It is sponsored by the Federal Government and offered completely free to participants Covers everyone in the clinic free

To Start a Similar Clinic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Persuade your local mosque to initiate a clinic Zoning Permit to open a clinic in the County Present a Blueprint and fill Application Form Premise to be checked and inspected by the County Once occupancy permit is given, you can start Advertise it to the congregation of the mosque Persistence and giving quality care will broadcast your effort

Staff of Ibn Sina Clinic Medical Director Alijani MD Exec. Director Tabibi Ph. D Nurse Practitioner Leila Abedi Volunteer Physicians Rahimian MD Rahmanian MD Khalilzadeh MD Ross MD

Ibn Sina Clinic Dr. Rahimian, Dr. Rahmani, nurse Leila Abedi and patient

Available Medical Specialties 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Cardiology Internal Medicine Gynecology Gastroenterology Psychiatry Ophthalmology Immunology Family Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Social Services Orthopedics

IEC: Ibn Sina Services Provided Services by way of Mobile. Med, and through NIH and Suburban and Shady Grove Hospitals are provided: 1. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. EKG Echocardiography Sonography 24 Hr. BP Monitoring Pulmonary Function Testing 24 Hr. Holter Monitoring Pharmacy Complete Blood Work Among many others

Comparative Growth Year Number of Patients Number of Visits 2007 520 606 2008 852 1006 Based on ICD-9 Diagnosis

Growth, Patient Load: 2007 -2008

One Year Common Diagnosis Based on ICD-9 Diagnosis

Patient Age Distribution

For New Initiatives: You Need: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A Good Leader (preferably a physician) To Recruit Physicians To Recruit Staff To Update Space as needed Specialty Care Network Procuring Free Medications Women’s Health Care Services Health Education Funding Identify and pursue other funding sources

In conclusion Ibn Sina Clinic, Mobile. Med and IEC formed Collaborative Effort: 1. a. b. c. d. e. f. It is for patients with no insurance Grew fast, beyond expectation Tests and medicines are given free All who qualify can be served It can be emulated in your own mosque or center. Try to start such a clinic in you Center

With best wishes