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Station 2: Triage

Volunteers will work with translators to record the following information for each patient, which will assist the healthcare professionals in diagnosis.

• Patient vitals, such as blood pressure and temperature
• Allergies
• Family history
• Chief complaints

 * In order to mitigate risks associated with COVID-19, volunteers will not be conducting the Triage station during our In-Person brigade reopening phases. If the community has CHE’s they will be assisting in triage. If the community doesn’t have CHE’s, patients will go directly to Consultation.

Station 3: Consultation

Volunteers will shadow a licensed healthcare professional as they consult with patients. The licensed doctor will ask the patient additional questions and then diagnosis the patient and prescribe any necessary medications. During shadowing, the volunteer will have the opportunity to ask the doctor questions as well as assist the doctor in transcribing the information into the electronic medical records system.

Station 4: Dental

All Medical Brigades are encouraged to recruit Dentists and volunteers interested in Dentistry in order to host a Dental station. At the Dental station, licensed Dentists will perform fluoride treatments and cleanings, as well as tooth extractions. Volunteers have the opportunity to shadow during these procedures and ask questions. Volunteers may also have the chance to assist children in learning proper teeth brushing techniques.

*  If you have a Brigade in Greece, this station will not be included.

* In order to mitigate risks associated with COVID-19, volunteers will not be shadowing the Dental station during our In-Person brigade reopening phases

Station 5: Extra Stations

Medical Brigades are encouraged to recruit healthcare professionals and bring supplies for additional specialty stations, such as:

• Gynecology
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy

Station 6: Prescription Drop-Off

All patients will be given a prescription slip to drop off at the pharmacy station. Even patients that do not have any major illnesses will still be prescribed with vitamins. At the pharmacy station, volunteers will have the opportunity to sort medications and fill prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

*  If you have a Brigade in Greece, this station will not be included.

Station 7: Public Health Education

While patients’ prescriptions are being filled, they will received public health education in the following topics:

• Dental Care
• Understanding Personal Health
• Preventative Care

Topics that are taught to children are lead by student volunteers, whereas adult topics are led by community members.

* In order to mitigate risks associated with COVID-19, Children Charla will not take place and in turn, volunteers will be assisting with Adult Charla. Some of the topics adult patients might receive are Chronic Diseases, COVID-19, Mental Health, Preventative Care, etc.

Station 8: Prescription Drop-Off

After a prescription fulfillment has been reviewed by the licensed pharmacist on staff, Spanish speaking volunteers will have the opportunity to provide the following prescription information with patients:

• Types of medications
• Dosage amounts
• Directions for medication usage

*  If you have a Brigade in Greece, this station will not be included.