About Community Development
Oklahoma Primary Care Association is working toward 100% access to health care in Oklahoma and no health disparities. The Community Development Program serves as a catalyst for achieving this goal. OKPCA provides technical assistance to communities and/or organizations who are interested in starting a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
Services
- Identification of key partners and local leadership for participation in meetings
- Identification of entities from which a letter of support is needed and facilitation of communication
- Assistance gathering needs assessment data and information on the current health policy environment
- Assessment of workforce needs and linkage to available resources
- Assessment of health information technology needs and linkage to available resources
- Facilitation of strategic planning
- Determining expansion of availability of services, where there is currently widespread access problems
Additionally, community development also encompasses a wide-range of safety-net sustainability.
The Community Development program:
Assists in Creating New Access Points
- Work with communities to develop primary care sites including FQHCs
- Work with communities to expand availability of services, particularly in the area of dental and behavioral health where there is currently widespread problems with access
- Provide technical assistance to access other necessary resources
Strengthens the Safety Net
- Develop initiatives to sustain and strengthen safety net providers and encourage joint planning and information-sharing
- Work with communities to create integrated delivery systems through coordination and collaboration