History


History


The Wellness Center is for students who may not have insurance, or a doctor in Logan. They have a highly trained staff of doctors and nurses that specialize in different services for both men and women. They also have an in-house pharmacy offering generic and name brand medications at cheaper prices then most pharmacies. Physical therapy includes sports medicine, and orthopedic rehabilitation. USU Student Services presentes to student organizations such as clubs, residence halls, athletic teams, and the greek life. The presentation are geared around knowledge of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, decision-making, conflict resolution, coping techniques, relationship an people skills, alcohol and other drug use/abuse, sexuality, sexual assault, date/acquaintance rape, HIV/AIDS and STD's, nutrition, exercise, helmet and seat belt safety, as well as other safety concerns. Student Peer Education and Mentoring Groups are available for mentoring freshman and transfer athletes to inform students about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs they might face while in school. In-service trainings are offered to students and staff on the symptoms of alcohol and other drug abuse. There are also support groups offering a 12-step recovery group for students overcoming addictions. The Wellness Center stays up to date on research to make sure its staff is helping students as effectively as possible. A new feature of USU Student Health Services is the use of USU Student Health 101. A magazine offering tips on healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, cooking, stress, and money management.

Mission Statement


The Student Wellness Center's mission is to assist students, staff, and faculty in the development of life skills necessary to enhance their personal wellness and ability to be successful in the five areas of life which are: Physical; Mental/Emotional; Social; Economical; and Spiritual.

What We Do


The Student Health Center provides a convenient and cost-effective resource for health care for students at Utah State University. A staff of physicians and advanced-level providers (FNP and PA) is supported by a well-trained staff of nurses, pharmacists, a laboratory technologist, and a health educator to provide care for day-to-day illness, first aid, and to monitor and provide care for more chronic illness, should the need arise. Additionally, the Health Center has responsibility for administering the Student Health Insurance Policy.

How Do We Measure What We Do?


Patient Surveys. A patient survey is given, randomly, at intervals throughout the year. These are compiled and reviewed at our staff meetings. From this information, trouble spots are identified and staffing is adjusted to reduce waiting times or solve other problems.
Peer review of medical care. Approximately 10% of medical charts are reviewed, randomly, and 100% of charts from patient complaints are reviewed by a physician. The review process includes assessment of the completeness of the medical record as well as appropriateness of problem assessment and medical care delivery and medications prescribed. (Confidentiality: Peer review material is prepared confidentially pursuant to Utah Code Annotated Section 26-25-1 et. seq. and 58-12-43 (7,8) and is not for external publication.)
Internal measurements. On a daily, weekly and monthly basis, the numbers of visits to physicians, nurse practitioners, PA's, nurses, pharmacy, laboratory, and health educator are monitored. Information regarding the most frequent diagnosis and most frequent procedures, by provider, is used as an indicator of utilization, as well as for quality improvement. It is also used to direct practitioner continuing education needs and equipment acquisition.
External measurements. As a CLIA level II certified laboratory, the Health Center laboratory undergoes both daily and quarterly quality controls. Each lab test is accompanied by both positive and negative control samples on a daily basis, and quarterly external quality control samples are processed. The results, maintained in a quality control log book, are used to indicate accuracy in the testing of clinical specimens.
Monitoring student Feedback. We listen and respond to students comments, whether delivered personally, or through comments to University administration. The Health Center periodically holds focus group meetings where students give face-to-face feedback regarding the services received from the Health Center. Student comment sheets are available upon request.

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