February is National Patient Recognition Month, Barquist Continues Patient-Centered Care Efforts
The Barquist Army Health Clinic provides patient centered healthcare and preventive medicine support to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command promoting wellness throughout the Fort Detrick community.
The patient is at the center of everything in Army medicine.
From the research conducted in our labs to develop new preventative drugs and treatments, to the testing and fielding of new products, to new surgical techniques and rehabilitative care practices, each step within the cycle of care is executed with the patient in mind.
Throughout the month of February, National Patient Recognition Month is an opportunity to bring focus and attention back to the patient and honor those who have entrusted their medical needs to the United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command.
National Patient Recognition Week is celebrated annually Feb. 1-7 throughout the country and recognized officially with events on National Patient Recognition Day, Feb. 3. The Army has chosen to continue this observance and recognize patients throughout the entire month of February.
Although Fort Detrick does not have a large medical treatment facility on post, the Barquist Army Health Clinic provides patient-centered healthcare and preventive medicine support to the USAMRMC to help promote wellness throughout the Fort Detrick community.
The Barquist Army Health Clinic utilizes a Patient-Centered Medical Home Model. The model is a primary-care model adopted throughout the Military Health System and in many civilian practices throughout the nation.
�The PCMH is healthcare as it should be - easy to access, patient-centered, team-based and quality-focused,� said Col. Mitchell Brew, commander of Barquist Army Health Clinic. �This vision began at Barquist, where we are committed to providing the most effective treatment for our patients.�
Under the PCMH, patients are assigned a specific primary care manager who is a member of either Team Potomac or Team Shenandoah. Patients will see their PCM every time they visit the clinic. Patients are provided their PCM�s name when they enroll and each time they request an appointment. Additionally, each provider/nurse team has a designated phone line for use in non-emergency medical events. This approach to healthcare is based on continuity and establishes an ongoing partnership in care between patient and provider.
For more information about the Barquist Army Health Clinic, visit http://bahc.narmc.amedd.army.mil or call 301-619-7175.
