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Wilson County committee hears that county clinic is seeing more patients than expected; staff to report numbers next meeting
Summary
Committee members were told the county clinic is seeing roughly 18 patients when 10 were expected and that staff will bring detailed visit and staffing numbers to the next meeting to assess whether up‑staffing is needed.
County committee members heard that the Wilson County clinic has experienced higher-than-expected patient volume and staffing pressure, prompting a request for more precise visit and staffing data at the next meeting.
Chair reported the clinic had been scheduled for about 10 visits but was seeing about 18; staff said some patients were being sent to family medical across town and that nurses from family medical had been sent to assist. One staffer said the clinic typically has one provider and one medical assistant daily, with occasional variation (one speaker estimated the clinic sees about 12–16 patients at peak days). Committee members requested that the clinician/manager (referred to as Bill in the discussion) provide daily provider counts and appointment scheduling details at the next meeting.
No formal action was taken on staffing at this meeting; the committee asked staff to return with numbers in approximately 30 days so members can consider whether additional staffing or operational changes are needed to avoid ER diversion or additional fees.
