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Board of Health reports increased clinic throughput after new electronic records; Me Cozumel remodel, Wawa expected in June
Summary
At the April 10 Board of Health meeting, staff reported that the new ECW electronic medical record system doubled clinic throughput; Me Cozumel continues remodeling and Wawa aims to open in June; three mobile food operations were approved.
The Springdale Board of Health reported on April 10 that the Health Department has begun using eClinicalWorks (ECW) as its electronic medical record (EMR) system and that staff have been able to serve roughly twice the number of patients in recent clinics.
The Board heard updates that remodeling at Me Cozumel (in the old TGI Bridal building) is ongoing and that Wawa’s projected opening date is in June, subject to change. The board also issued three new permits for mobile food operations.
The health director reported two clinics in the previous month served 31 patients with 97 vaccines administered and completed 41 blood pressure screenings. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for May 8.
Why it matters: Improved EMR operations can expand clinic capacity and vaccine delivery; mobile food permits and a new convenience store opening affect public-health oversight and inspections.
Ending: Board members directed continued monitoring of clinic operations and public-health inspections as Me Cozumel’s remodel proceeds and Wawa prepares to open.
