Mobility - The high mobility of Indian people is a barrier to care. People who move often are not able to follow the same provider disrupting continuity of care and leading to a decrease in the quality of care. When a person moves to another area, they must go through the system again to qualify for benefits, locate a provider, and receive care. In addition, movement back and forth between the reservation is common, which can significantly affect the ability of health professionals to provide prompt, quality follow-up care. Hours of service - Limited hours of service create barriers to care.
Many providers offer services only during weekdays.
Persons who are working often have difficulty taking time off for an appointment. Clinics may be held on an irregular basis or at staggered times, creating more confusion regarding when services are available. Child care - Difficulties arranging and paying for child care create major barriers, especially for women with young children. AICH will continue to maintain and expand the linkages with medical, dental and treatment facilities that can be utilized by our community. The benefit to our service population is the accessing of the professional staff of the facilities.