PQI-14 (Uncontrolled diabetes): All non-maternal discharges of age 18 years and older with ICD-9-CM principal diagnosis code for uncontrolled diabetes, without mention of a short-term or long-term complication. PQI-15 (Adult asthma): All non-maternal discharges of age 18 years and older with ICD-9-CM principal diagnosis code of asthma. PQI-16 (Rate of lower-extremity amputation among patients with diabetes): All non-maternal discharges of age 18 years and older with ICD-9-CM procedure code for lower-extremity amputation in any field and diagnosis code of diabetes in any field. Appendix B Health Needs Survey Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. Your participation is important to learn about your health needs. The results of this survey will help Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida and other area organizations develop services and programs to better serve the health needs in your community. Responses are completely anonymous. How would you rate the general health of residents in your area? Excellent Good Fair Poor How would you rate the quality of healthcare in your area? Excellent Good Fair Poor Do you receive healthcare services at Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida? Yes (specify location) ______________________________________ No If no, where do you go to get healthcare (select all that apply)? Independent Primary Care Provider/Private Doctor Health department Hospital/emergency room Lee Community Care Lee Physicians Group Out of state/out of area Specialty doctor IMA (Internal Medicine Associates) Millennium Physician Group Physicians’ Primary Care (PPC) Don't know I don’t seek care Other Clinic / Other (please specify): ________________________________________________ How do you choose your healthcare providers? Recommendations (Friends/Family) Shop for cost Soonest Appointment Distance Whatever is on my insurance Media Advertisement Referral – Emergency Room Internet Search
Of all the issues and services we have discussed, which do you think is the most important health care issue? What actions are necessary to address this issue? Who do you think should take responsibility for addressing this issue? Do you have any additional comments you would like to share about health care needs in the area? Appendix D Key Leaders Interviewed Dr. Larry Antonucci Chief Executive Officer Lee Health Group Janet Barto Executive Director Lee County Homeless Coalition Sylvia Delgado Director of Social Services Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc. Daisy Ellis Director of Health Services Salvation Army of Lee County Tina Figlivolo Director of Development & Community Relations Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Susan Grohs Health Services Coordinator Lee County Schools Angela Hogan Chief Executive Officer Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Richard Kirkwood Health Promotion Education Manager Florida Department of Health, Lee County Dr. Frank Lepore Administrator Florida Department of Health, Charlotte County Dr. Frank Mazzeo Chief Executive Officer Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc. Cie Mora System Director of Practice Operations Lee Physician Group Destiny Moreland Area Agency on Aging, Southwest Florida Geurt Peet Chief Executive Officer Millennium Physician Group Dr. Joseph Pepe Administrator Florida Department of Health, Hendry County Annette Pounders Administrator Physicians Primary Care of SW FL Dr. Jorge Quinonez Chief Medical Officer Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc. Autumn Rosa Dr. Frederick Schaerf