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I had the opportunity to build relationships with our patients and understand their needs . In this setting of community health nursing , we get to care for individuals across the lifespan and often have the privilege of caring for the next generation . My role within the organization has evolved over the years . Yet no matter what I am working on , I remind myself to ask , “ How will this improve the lives of our patients ?” I genuinely feel we change lives and have the potential to change many more .
TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE IN CREATING MORE COVID TESTING FOR SOUTH PROVIDENCE NEIGHBORHOODS . In April 2020 , Providence Community Health Centers implemented the state ’ s first walk-up and drive-through COVID-19 testing site . As an organization , we recognized our patients and community were being disproportionately affected by the pandemic . We knew we needed a testing site that was not only accessible in location , but also accessible for those who did not have transportation . Developing testing within our organization would help maintain continuity of care and give our patients the opportunity to speak with their own provider , get tested within their community and receive their results from the primary care team they trust . It was very much a team effort . My role included assisting with developing procedures for our registration tent , specimen collection and handling , infection control practices and identifying patient education . During the implementation phase , I spent weeks with my education team providing on-site training at the testing tent . I also supported daily operations and assisted our providers inside the tent when our testing volume increased . I was willing to do everything I could for our patients and staff to feel safe and supported during a time when there was so much uncertainty .
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