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IEC Ibn Sina Medical
Clinic
2009
Alijani MD
Executive Director
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What is the IEC?
IEC is the Islamic Education Center
IEC went through 3 phases of growth:
1.
2.
3.
In 1981 IEC was inaugurated
In mid eighties IEC built the 3rd floor for use
by the Muslim Community Center
In mid nineties IEC built the office complex
In 2007 IEC helped launch Ibn Sina Clinic
The 3 Phases of IEC Growth
2nd
Phase
3rd
Phase
1st
Phase
The Vision by Dr. Ross
Vision for a clinic carried out by Dr Ross
Dr Ross was joined by 10 others in 1997, and the
group formed Ibn Sina clinic
December 1997 the Articles of Incorporation were
registered by Dr. Tabibi
Dr. Alijani joined in 1998
It took several years before it joined MobileMed
Thus the clinic remained dormant till 3-23-2007
when it officially started to see the first patient
The Founding Fathers
Alijani
Joined next year
Basics of Starting a Clinic
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The Medical Clinic opens Irrespective of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
Race
Nationality
Religion
Immigration Status, or
Locality in the State of Maryland
Open only to patients who do not have any
Medical Insurance
The Nucleus
Right: Dr. Ross
Middle: Dr. Alijani
Left: Dr. Tabibi
For Planning Methodology Consider:
(According to Akram Al-Attar)
2. Political factor
3. Functional factor
1. Social factor
Consider
5. Timing factor
4. Economic factor
All above factors are to be considered and weighed
for every decision
Components of Decision-Making
1. Analysis
2. Design
5. Monitoring
Components
4. Implementation
3. Evaluation
Role of IEC
At first there was no physical place for Ibn
Sina Clinic to start its mission
Maulana Bahraini made IEC available
The space provided was deemed sufficient
Arrangement with MobileMed was made
Provided were 3 rooms:
One for the nurse
The other two for the physicians
Chronology
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Clinic opened on March 26, 2007
Seeing patients on every Monday basis: 6pm
to 8pm,
Office hours often extended to 10pm or
beyond
Two family physicians, as well as one internist
are in charge
Number of patients increased progressively
One nurse practitioner is employed
Nurse practitioner is employee of MobileMed
Finance: Ibn Sina Clinic
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2.
3.
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An optional fee of $0.00-25.00 per visit
If patient cannot afford, he/she is taken free of
charge
Medicines and tests are free to the patient
Lab tests are done by NIH, Suburban or Shady
Grove Hospitals
All procedures necessary are done by NIH or
Suburban and Shady Grove Hospitals
Procedures are free to the patient
Collaboration with MobileMed
MobileMed has a good many similar clinics in Greater
Washington area
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Has been in existence for over 40 years
2.
Is supported mainly by Federal and Local
government
Interchangeability of patients:
1.
A patient who needs medical help on days not
available in his clinic, such patient can be seen by
another but similar clinic
2. Appointments and referral of patients are done by
MobileMed
Computerized Administration of the clinics are done by
MobileMed
MobileMed and IEC Celebrating Ibn Sina clinic
Select Services Rendered
Two services deserve mention:
1.
Collaboration with Red Cross to collect
blood
a.
b.
2.
Conducted once a year
Blood Mobile carries an average of 40-50 units
The Flu Immunization Drive
a.
b.
c.
Flu Vaccine is bought in volume by Ibn Sina
Clinic
The drive to immunize is repeatedly announced
Flu shots are given free to all
Growth of Patient Load
At first a few patients per day: averaging 5-6
Steady but slow growth: now averaging 15
Though patients are supposed to come by
appointment, many just drop in
The referral to NIH and/or Suburban, Shady
Grove Hospitals worked smoothly
The clinic consists of 3 rooms
One for the nurse
The other 2 for the two physicians to check the
patients
Liability
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2.
Malpractice: Each physician with his
personal malpractice insurance is
covered
Stark Program: Stark Program is
Federal Coverage for this kind of clinic:
a.
b.
c.
Apply, and fill the necessary documents
It is sponsored by the Federal Government and
offered completely free to participants
Covers everyone in the clinic free
To Start a Similar Clinic
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Persuade your local mosque to initiate a clinic
Zoning Permit to open a clinic in the County
Present a Blueprint and fill Application Form
Premise to be checked and inspected by the
County
Once occupancy permit is given, you can start
Advertise it to the congregation of the mosque
Persistence and giving quality care will
broadcast your effort
Staff of Ibn Sina Clinic
Medical Director
Alijani MD
Exec. Director
Tabibi PhD
Nurse Practitioner
Leila Abedi
Volunteer Physicians
Rahimian MD
Rahmanian MD
Khalilzadeh MD
Ross MD
Ibn Sina Clinic
Dr. Rahimian, Dr. Rahmani,
nurse Leila Abedi and patient
Available Medical Specialties
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Gynecology
Gastroenterology
Psychiatry
Ophthalmology
Immunology
Family Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Social Services
Orthopedics
IEC: Ibn Sina Services Provided
Services by way of MobileMed, and through NIH
and Suburban and Shady Grove Hospitals are
provided:
EKG
Echocardiography
Sonography
24 Hr. BP Monitoring
Pulmonary Function Testing
24 Hr. Holter Monitoring
Pharmacy
Complete Blood Work
Among many others
Comparative Growth
Year
Number of Patients
Number of Visits
2007
520
606
2008
852
1006
Based on ICD-9 Diagnosis
Growth, Patient Load: 2007-2008
Comparative yearly Statistics
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2007
2008
Patients Clinic Visits
One Year Common Diagnosis
Diabetes
4.7%
Female
2.0%
Thyroid
4.4%
Others
19.1%
Respiratory
11.5%
Urinary
7.9%
BP and Heart
12.0%
Hyperlipidemia
5.5%
Orthopedic
11.9%
Based on ICD-9 Diagnosis
Abdominal
21.0%
Patient Age Distribution
65+
9%
75+
3%
Under 25
6%
25-34
10%
55-64
21%
35-44
19%
45-54
32%
For New Initiatives: You Need:
A Good Leader (preferably a physician)
To Recruit Physicians
To Recruit Staff
To Update Space as needed
Specialty Care Network
Procuring Free Medications
Women’s Health Care Services
Health Education Funding
Identify and pursue other funding sources
In conclusion
Ibn Sina Clinic, MobileMed and IEC
formed Collaborative Effort:
It is for patients with no insurance
Grew fast, beyond expectation
Tests and medicines are given free
All who qualify can be served
It can be emulated in your own mosque or
center.
Try to start such a clinic in you Center
With best wishes
May Allah Bless you all