MAP Clinic

Iqra Hamayoun Ahmed, MSHI, ACTTP

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Health Information Systems MAP Clinic Coordinator, HAP

Contact Information

Email: ihamayou@gmu.edu

Personal Websites

Orcid

Biography

Mrs. Iqra Hamayoun is the Health Information Systems MAP Clinic Coordinator in the Department of Health Administration and Policy. Hamayoun also serves as the Clinical Informatics Data Manager and HAP Preceptor for the Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics, Population Health Center, and special projects operating through the college. Hamayoun’s research interests include working with vulnerable populations and analyzing community and population-based healthcare to create better services for underserved patient populations.

Hamayoun started her journey with Mason during her undergraduate degree, fell in love with the community within, and never left! After conducting her clinical informatics internship with MAP, she never left her home away from home. Hamayoun proceeded to grow with the clinics starting as the Health Informatics Supervisor, HAP Preceptor, and now Clinical Informatics Data Manager while obtaining her master’s degree in Health Informatics. Prior to coming to Mason, Hamayoun worked in the health field providing administrative support and EMR management to medical facilities.

As a part of the Mason community, Hamayoun was working with the MAP Clinics through her undergraduate degree and her Masters degree as a preceptor for undergraduate and graduate capstone students. She worked her way up from intern, to preceptor, to data manager and now faculty for Mason.

Grants

"Empowered Communities Opioid Project (ECOP)," Virginia Department of Health (Prime: DHHS CPIMP171154). Sutter, R. (Principal Investigator), June 2020- February 2023. Role: Data Manager.
“Mason Data and Technology Driven Public Health AmeriCorps Training Program,” Sutter, R. and Wojtusiak, J. (Principal Investigator), August 2022. Role: Data Manager.
"Nurse Education Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)," HRSA UK1HP31716. Sutter, R. (Principal Investigator), July 2020-June 2022. Role: Data Manager.
“Latent TB Project [LTBI] (Virginia Department of Health),” Harvey, M. (Principal Investigator). Role: Data Manager.
“Mason and Partners Free Health Clinic General Operating [MAP Clinic] (Potomac Health Foundation),” Sutter, R (Principal Investigator). Role: Data Manager.

Affiliations

Member, Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society (UPD)
Member, HIMSS

Awards

Excellence Award, George Mason University, May 2021

Degrees

MSHI, Health Informatics – Data Analytics, George Mason University
BS, Health Administration and Policy – Health informatics, George Mason University

Congresswoman Wexton, Delegate Roem, and Mayor Rishell Visit Mason Vaccine Clinic in Prince William

mthomp7 — Thu, 13 May 2021 23:39:43 +0000

Congresswoman Wexton, Delegate Roem, and Mayor Rishell Visit Mason Vaccine Clinic in Prince William mthomp7 Thu, 05/13/2021 - 19:39

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Robert M. Weiler, PhD, MPH

Elected officials recognize Mason’s contribution to fighting COVID and thank nurses and staff.

On May 6, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA 10^th District), Delegate Danica Roem (D-VA 13^th District), and Manassas Mayor Jeanette Rishell (D) visited the COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at the Manassas Park Community Center. The vaccination clinic, operated by the George Mason University School of Nursing and the Mason and Partner (MAP) Clinics, have vaccinated more than 22,305 residents since the vaccine became available in January 2021, predominantly serving under-represented and uninsured populations.

Wexton, Roem, and Rishell thanked the nurses and staff running the vaccination site and spoke with clinic coordinator Bridget Jennison about George Mason and the MAP Clinics’ vaccination efforts. “The MAP Clinics are pleased to help greater Prince William fight COVID by offering vaccination clinics and partnering with the Prince William Health Department to reach as many people as possible,” said Jennison.

More than 1,000 doses were administered the day of the officials’ visit, though Jennison explained that the number of vaccinations was slowing down. Jennison indicated that the next wave of vaccinations would be for 12-15 year-olds (approved by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use on May 10 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 12) and those who may be harder to reach because of hesitancy or other factors. Jennison, Wexton, Roem, and Rishell discussed opportunities to work together to increase vaccination rates in the Prince William community and expressed optimism for continued and successful progress.

“I am very impressed with the MAP Clinic’s commitment to the greater Prince William community and am thankful for their help vaccinating so many residents. I am particularly pleased that the MAP Clinics were able to use Cares Act funding to secure vaccine freezers and other equipment to help our residents get vaccinated as quickly as possible,” said Congresswoman Wexton.

“It is important that elected officials understand the vital services provided by the Mason MAP Clinic in Manassas Park. This is so that we not only get our constituents vaccinated, but we communicate the message to constituents that may also have additional health needs and letting them know that the MAP Clinic is here to help them. Seeing first-hand the vaccination progress gives me hope that we are going to get close to that 70% vaccination level by July 4 in our community. We have incredibly dedicated public and civil servants doing their part to make sure that we get there,” said Delegate Roem.

During the visit, Wexton also spoke with Robert Weiler, senior associate dean for academic affairs for Mason’s College of Health and Human Services regarding Mason’s strategic initiative to become the first college of public health in Virginia. “Mason is ready to bring a college of public health to Virginia that will focus on preparing highly specialized public health researchers, practitioners, and leaders who can respond to existing, evolving, and emerging health problems in the region and throughout the Commonwealth,” said Weiler. Virginia is currently one of only 15 states that does not have an accredited college of public health. George Mason currently offers three accredited public health degrees: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community Health, Master of Public Health (MPH) with six concentrations, and a PhD in Public Health.

The MAP Clinics are funded by the College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing and through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants, as well as funding from the Potomac Health Foundation, and Northern Virginia Health Foundation. The MAP Clinic model is based on an academic-practice partnership model to help translate best evidence into practice at scale for the largest possible impact in the community.

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Mason and Partners (MAP)

Vaccines

coronavirus; covid-19

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Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Thank Front-Line Early Childhood Educators and Clinic Organizers

mthomp7 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:28:47 +0000

Virginia First Lady Pamela Northam Visits COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to Thank Front-Line Early Childhood Educators and Clinic Organizers mthomp7 Tue, 02/23/2021 - 17:28

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coronavirus; covid-19

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Caroline Sutter, DNP

Rebecca Sutter, DNP, APRN, BC-FNP

George Mason University Mason and Partners Clinic, Prince William Health District, and Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William partner to vaccinate more than 1,400 people.

On February 23, First Lady Pamela Northam visited a vaccination clinic in Manassas Park to recognize the heroic efforts of early childhood educators. “Early childhood educators have truly been unsung heroes throughout this pandemic allowing other frontline workers to remain on the job. We are grateful for organizations like Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William, the Mason and Partner Clinics, and the Prince William Health District whose collaboration makes reaching this important group possible,” said Northam.

Northam issues ImagiNation staff Thompson and Bloom a First Lady Challenge coin.

At the event, Northam met Anaysha Bloom and Lacreshia Thompson lead pre-school teachers from ImagiNation Learning Center in Gainesville. “I chose to get the vaccine not only for myself and my family but to also keep my co-workers and most importantly the children in my care safe,” said Thompson. “We are so grateful for the opportunity to receive the vaccine and for child care providers to be made a priority to receive it,” said Bloom. When the First Lady asked what was their biggest challenge, both replied “Getting [four year-olds] to social distance.”

Virginia’s early childhood educators were among those deemed essential workers in April of 2020. Many early childhood education centers, including ImagiNation Learning Center, have remained open throughout the pandemic, providing continuity of care and allowing families who rely on these providers to return to work. Early childhood educators are part of Phase 1b for Virginia’s COVID-19 Vaccination plan– however many in this population were not aware they were eligible for a vaccine.

To help raise awareness and increase vaccination rates in Greater Prince William, Mason and Partner (MAP) Clinics, Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William (SBGPW), and the Prince William Health District (PWHD) partnered to schedule more than 1,400 appointments with early childhood educators over the course of seven days. On the day of the First Lady’s visit, more than 500 first doses and 150 second doses were administered.

“In just one week, we have contacted more than 350 early childhood education centers to let them know that they fall into Phase 1b and are eligible for the COVID vaccine. Organizing these clinics for those who educate our youngest children has been the most rewarding work I’ve done since COVID began. Having our front-line workers vaccinated is a critical first step in more people resuming in-person activities,” said Kathy Channell, Chairperson, Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William. Channell and her teammates Debi Stepien, Vice Chair, Gina Parr, Secretary and Tawnya Soltis, Executive Director, are all volunteers and helped make the hundreds of phone calls required to pull-off this massive event.

School of Nursing and Health Administration and Policy students pictured here play a critical role in staffing the clinics and gain valuable experience at the same time.

To date, the MAP Clinics have delivered more than 2,916 vaccines to early childhood educators, so were a natural partner for SMBGPW. “The community has really joined together to help this vital and often vulnerable population get vaccinated,” said Dr. Becki Sutter, co-director of the MAP Clinics and faculty at George Mason University’s College of Health and Human Services. “The MAP Clinics are proud to partner with the PW Health District and Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William to raise awareness among early education centers and immunize nearly 3,000 people through these vaccination events over four weeks.”

Collaborators from ImagiNation, Mason, Mason and Partners Clinics, Prince William Health District, and Smartbeginnings Greater Prince William pose with First Lady Northam.

Collaborations such as this have helped the Prince William Health Department expand its vaccination program and to reach individuals who may be unaware that they are eligible or are hesitant to be immunized. “PWHD is building creative solutions and working with our community partners to vaccinate as many eligible residents as quickly as possible. This collaboration has helped engage and inform early childhood educators and we look forward to more events like this one,” said District Director for PWHD, Dr. Allison Ansher.

Mason faculty, staff, and alumni are integral to the success of the vaccination events as are CHHS students from across disciplines. Health Administration and Policy students manage health records and senior nursing students administer vaccines.

The City of Manassas Park has supported on-going vaccination events by providing space and logistical support. “We’re proud to provide with much-needed space and parking so the vaccination clinics can achieve their weekly vaccination goal,” said Loren Luck, marketing and communications manager for Manassas Park.

About the Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics
George Mason University's Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics are free clinics that serve low-income, uninsured, and refugee communities within Prince William and Fairfax counties in Northern Virginia. Faculty and staff at the MAP Clinics have partnered with the Prince William Health District to vaccinate eligible residents through on-going clinics. The Clinics have vaccinated thousands of individuals to date and this number continues to grow. Information about vaccine eligibility and scheduling can be found at https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/.

The MAP Clinics are interprofessional clinics located in Manassas, Springfield, and Culmore. The Clinics provide health care, school physicals, screenings, and mental health services for vulnerable populations located in low income and medically underserved areas (MUA). The ambulatory clinics provide to the community referrals, resources, and case management for medical home placement; wellness and integrated care workshops; and group care for chronic disease management and education.

About Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William (SBGPW)
Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William (SBGPW), is a program under the PWCS Education Foundation SPARK (the 501c3). SBGPW serves the City of Manassas, the City of Manassas Park, and Prince William communities as an organization solely focused on birth through five-year old’s in preparing them for a successful start to kindergarten and life.

As part of a statewide network of Smart Beginnings, SBGPW serves with assistance and guidance from Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF). This approach allows local efforts to be individualized, while working in harmony with other communities to achieve results throughout Virginia.

About the Prince William Health District
The Prince William Health District (PWHD) operates multiple programs to protect and improve the health and well-being of its residents. Services provided include: immunizations; environmental health services, including restaurant and pool inspections; family planning services; confidential diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases; tuberculin testing and diagnostic chest x-rays; confidential HIV testing and early intervention services; nutritional education and food vouchers for women, infants, and children (WIC) clients; processing of birth and death certificates.

College of Health and Human Services Helps Crush COVID By Supporting Virginia Department of Health COVID Vaccination Efforts

mthomp7 — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:07:00 +0000

College of Health and Human Services Helps Crush COVID By Supporting Virginia Department of Health COVID Vaccination Efforts mthomp7 Thu, 01/28/2021 - 16:07

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College of Health and Human Services

Mason and Partners (MAP)

MAP Clinic

Department of Global and Community Health

School of Nursing

Department of Health Administration and Policy

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Rebecca Sutter, DNP, APRN, BC-FNP

College of Health and Human Service Students, Faculty, and Staff Help Crush COVID By Supporting Virginia Department of Health COVID Vaccination Efforts

Dozens of Mason faculty, staff and students will support local efforts to vaccinate eligible residents during a two-day vaccination clinic run by Fairfax County Health Department. The vaccination clinic will serve eligible residents, including home-based childcare providers, and employees of Fairfax County who have registered with the county health department to receive vaccines.

Within just hours of being notified about volunteer opportunities at the clinic, more than 200 students from the College of Health and Human Services volunteered to participate and complete the Virginia Department of Health five-module training program. Participating in the clinic offers students hands-on experience in pandemic response- where they will play an integral role in key aspects of managing the vaccination site, including checking in community members and providing logistical support. Faculty and students who meet County requirements will administer the vaccine.

“While some universities may be concerned that college students are spreading COVID, Mason students are playing a central role in controlling the pandemic and keeping our communities safe,” says Dr. Germaine Louis, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “Students from across disciplines are helping their community and getting experience in the many aspects of planning and executing a mass vaccination effort. These are skills and experiences they will carry throughout their careers and help build the future public health infrastructure.”

Faculty and students in the College’s School of Nursing will be integral to vaccination events such as this. Qualified students will administer the vaccine and monitor recipients after the dose is administered. Dr. Martha Kubik, Director of the School of Nursing says, “Our faculty and nursing students are committed to community health and are well-positioned to play an increasingly important role in the region’s COVID-19 response.”

In addition to supporting Fairfax County Health Department’s vaccination efforts, faculty, staff, and students from the College are also helping safeguard the community through vaccination efforts with Prince William County Health Department and holding clinics at the Manassas Park location of the Mason and Partners Clinic. The MAP Clinics are following CDC guidelines for administering and prioritizing vaccines. “Offering vaccinations at the MAP Clinics is an excellent example of academic and community partnership. We can deliver evidence-based best practices to benefit the community and provide students with valuable learning experience,” says Dr. Rebecca Sutter, assistant professor and Co-Director of the MAP Clinics.

A Note from the University:

If you have questions about availability and registration for vaccine, please use this tool to determine how and when to access vaccine. As information about vaccine availability through Mason’s partners or Mason becomes available, information will be shared with the university community.

Mason and Partners Clinics Expand Telehealth Capabilities to Meet Growing Demand for COVID-19 Care

mthomp7 — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:50:33 +0000

Mason and Partners Clinics Expand Telehealth Capabilities to Meet Growing Demand for COVID-19 Care mthomp7 Tue, 04/14/2020 - 10:50

Support MAP Clinic initiatives like COVID-19 testing and telehealth expansion.

Francisco Morin, DNP Student, Pam Fine, Faculty School of Nursing and Rebecca Sutter, Co-Director MAP Clinics.

Underserved communities are connected to life-saving services through rapid response remote care

We live in a world where literally everything we know- going to school or work, taking the bus, seeing a ball game—has been turned on its head by COVID-19. The dramatic shortage of masks and other vital personal protective equipment (PPE) coupled with the stay-at-home order limit providers’ ability to deliver medical care, particularly for underserved populations who may not have insurance or a primary care provider.

However, despite all these changes, patients can still rely on the Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics (a network of 10 no-cost bridge health care clinics supported by the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University) for the care they need thanks to the rapid deployment of expanded telehealth capabilities. By expanding the MAP Clinic’s telehealth capabilities, the MAP Clinics can now directly combat the pandemic by screening for COVID-19 while helping their patients battle chronic conditions, treat substance use disorders, and address behavioral health issues such as anxiety and stress.

The nurse-managed MAP Clinics rapidly deployed HIPAA-compliant telehealth units to meet the demand of underserved communities in our region where there remains limited access to COVID-19 screening. MAP Clinic co-directors have chosen to focus more resources in Prince William County where seven of the 10 clinics are located and significant unmet demand exists among very vulnerable populations: the uninsured, those experiencing homelessness, and those being released from jail and possibly at higher risk of opioid overdose. While Fairfax County is also home to three of 10 MAP Clinics, Fairfax has existing infrastructure for testing and treatment.

Existing patients from all 10 of the MAP clinics were transitioned to telehealth visits, and the clinic has coordinated care for 700 patients in the past two weeks. Each unit consists of a tablet pre-loaded with HIPAA-compliant apps, consent forms, and teaching packets to help the end-users at each site effectively screen for COVID-19 symptoms. “The MAP Clinic telehealth initiative is the best example of teamwork and partnership I’ve ever seen. Our students and faculty from across the College are working with community partners to serve our most vulnerable patients even we cannot physically be with them,” says Dr. Rebecca Sutter, co-director of the MAP Clinics and associate professor of nursing at Mason.

The expanded telehealth model and revised protocols allow MAP Clinic staff to use their limited PPE to treat the highest-risk patients. The MAP Clinics continue to serve their existing patients, walk-ins, and those referred by the Prince William Health Department in-person two days a week at the Manassas Park MAP clinic. In addition to fighting COVID-19 head-on, this MAP Clinic also continues to provide on-going care including suboxone treatment and chronic disease panels for diabetes, depression, anxiety, and hypertension. Telehealth visits, combined with in-person care, allows nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and social workers to connect with patients regularly to see how their medications are working and provide support – especially during this stressful time. In addition to providing life-saving care for patients, the MAP Clinics provide students pursuing degrees in health informatics, nursing, and social work with experience in serving rural populations and in deploying a fully operational telehealth unit.

“It has been amazing to see the MAP clinic team coordinate the transition to telehealth quickly and responsibly while also giving students the opportunity to continue their clinical learning during this time,” says Caroline Sutter, co-director of the MAP Clinics and associate professor of nursing at Mason.

The MAP clinics are working toward point-of-care testing, which will provide results in 45 minutes. “This will be a game-changer for our patients,” says Rebecca Sutter. “Right now we can only do presumptive positive treatment, given that it can take 10 days to get test results.”

The Washington, D.C. region is considered a “hot spot” for future peaks in COVID-19 cases, and the MAP Clinics are further expanding telehealth and training capabilities to meet expected surge in demand for testing and care. Technology critical in connecting rural clinics with expertise and services they may not have on onsite--support can range from consulting on protocols and policies to helping provide services.

“AT&T firmly believes in the power of technology to connect patients with critical health care services and is proud to provide financial resources that support the expansion of the telehealth capabilities in the MAP Clinics.”

Garrett McGuire, AT&T

“There are incredibly tough weeks ahead of us and we seek to engage our community and be responsive to their needs. And technology is our connector,” says Rebecca Sutter. And though COVID-19 has unleashed many uncertainties, the MAP Clinics will always remain an important constant in the lives of the patients who rely on its services and relationships.

The MAP Clinic telehealth initiative is made possible by a $500,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Telehealth grant and a $25,000 gift from AT&T. “AT&T firmly believes in the power of technology to connect patients with critical health care services and is proud to provide financial resources that support the expansion of the telehealth capabilities in the MAP Clinics,” says Garrett McGuire of AT&T.

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Mason Receives $500,000 USDA Grant to Expand Rural Telehealth Capabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

mthomp7 — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:02:54 +0000

Mason Receives $500,000 USDA Grant to Expand Rural Telehealth Capabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic mthomp7 Tue, 04/14/2020 - 09:02

Fairfax, VA—The George Mason University College of Health and Human Services has received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the Rural Opioid Telehealth Project, which will serve an estimated 177,000 rural, low-income residents of Virginia and West Virginia. The project will train medical professionals on how to appropriately prescribe opioids, screen for and identify the risk of opioid use disorder, and deliver treatment.

The telehealth initiative will be carried out through Mason and Partners Clinics and the new Population Health Center, which will serve as hub-sites for the telehealth training. The grant will enable Mason to connect medical professionals with low-income residents of Virginia and West Virginia who have limited access to specialized care, yet are in high-risk areas for opioid use disorder and chronic conditions. In addition to the main goal of addressing opioid dependency in rural areas, the grant will also help provide other telehealth services to underserved patients.

By expanding the MAP Clinic’s telehealth capabilities, the MAP Clinics can now directly combat the Coronavirus pandemic by screening for COVID-19 while helping their patients battle chronic conditions, treat substance use disorders, and address behavioral health issues such as anxiety and stress.

Thanks in part to the USDA Grant, the nurse-managed MAP Clinics were able to rapidly deploy HIPAA-compliant telehealth units to meet the demand of underserved communities where there remains limited access to COVID-19 screening and on-going care for chronic diseases. Each unit consists of a tablet pre-loaded with HIPAA-compliant apps, consent forms, and teaching packets to help the end-users at each site effectively screen for COVID-19 symptoms. The grant allows MAP Clinics to partner with rural organizations—like the mobile care provider The Health Wagon—to serve patients despite financial and transportation barriers and to reduce in person visits that can spread COVID-19 in rural parts of the Commonwealth.

In 2017, West Virginia had the highest of opioid-involved overdose deaths at a rate of 49.6 deaths per 100,000 people. In 2018, an average of three Virginia residents died of an opioid overdose daily. Despite a decline in opioid deaths in 2018, there is still a need for opioid treatment--especially for medically underserved counties throughout these states.

“The College is committed to combating COVID-19 and the opioid crisis—within the region and beyond. The Rural Opioid Telehealth Project is a tremendous opportunity to use telehealth capabilities to advance public health,” says Rebecca Sutter, principal investigator for the grant and co-director of the Mason and Partners Clinics and the Population Health Center.

About the College of Health and Human Services

George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services prepares students to become leaders and shape the public's health through academic excellence, research of consequence and interprofessional practice. The College enrolls 1,917 undergraduate students and 950 graduate students in its nationally recognized offerings, including: 5 undergraduate degrees, 12 graduate degrees, and 11 certificate programs. The College is transitioning to a college public health in the near future. For more information, visit https://chhs.gmu.edu/.

About George Mason University

George Mason University is Virginia's largest and most diverse public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls 38,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity and commitment to accessibility. For more information, visit https://www2.gmu.edu/.

WSWV Radio Station: Dr. Rebecca Sutter discusses The Health Wagon and virtual retail health clinics at pharmacies and stores.

mthomp7 — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:00:22 +0000

WSWV Radio Station: Dr. Rebecca Sutter discusses The Health Wagon and virtual retail health clinics at pharmacies and stores. mthomp7 Tue, 03/17/2020 - 12:00

Health Wagon Provided with Telehealth Carts

Mason and Partners Clinic Hosts Rep. Jennifer Wexton to Discuss Medication-Assisted Treatment Program

mthomp7 — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:00:22 +0000

Mason and Partners Clinic Hosts Rep. Jennifer Wexton to Discuss Medication-Assisted Treatment Program mthomp7 Mon, 03/09/2020 - 12:00

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About Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics

Mason and Partners (MAP) interprofessional clinics serve the uninsured and refugee community within Prince William and Fairfax counties in Northern Virginia.

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton is a champion for improving access to treatment for addiction. In her first year, the congresswoman has successfully achieved a major legislative victory when the House passed her bill, H.R. 3153, the Expanding Findings for Federal Opioid Research and Treatment (EFFORT) Act, which directs the National Science Foundation to support merit-reviewed and competitively awarded research on the science of opioid addiction.

Wexton visited the Manassas Park Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinic to see first-hand how this unique bridge Medication Assisted Treatment Mobile Clinic (MAT MOBILE), funded in part by Northern Virginia Health Foundation and managed by George Mason faculty and students, have helped members of her congressional district fight opioid addiction.

As part of the MAT program, the MAP Clinic in Manassas Park delivers free suboxone treatment using a peer recovery specialist model one day a week. To date the Clinic has served more than 40 patients and serves 7 to 14 patients each day the service is offered.

The Clinic works in partnership with the criminal justice system to offer patients who are court-involved a safe transition from jail back into the community. “The first few days after being released from jail is a high-risk time for overdose,” explains Rebecca Sutter, director of the clinic, “Which is why we work with the Adult Detention Center, Community Service Board, and local probation to connect our patients to a high-touch system of support.”

“It’s very impressive,” said Wexton. “I’m so glad to have Mason and Partners in the community.” Wexton said as she toured the facility and met the staff, including Jess Stoler, the licensed practical counselor and Francisco Morin, a Mason DNP student and lead educator at the Clinic.

The MAP Clinic model is based on an academic-practice partnership model to help translate best evidence into practice at scale for the largest possible impact in the community. With the majority of care transitioning from hospitals and emergency departments to the community, facilities such as the MAP Clinic are increasingly important to keeping populations healthy. The MAP Clinic is funded through Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants, a program that has sustained significant budget cuts recently. Thirty-five students and faculty staff the Clinic each day, delivering a range of services throughout the week. Because 70% of the patients are food-insecure, the Clinic also provides a food pantry.

The Manassas Park Clinic is one of 10 MAP clinics located across Northern Virginia. MAP Clinics offer services such as school physicals and immunizations and well-women’s care for underserved populations.

Cheryl Oetjen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

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Cheryl Oetjen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC admin_alpha Tue, 10/20/2015 - 19:27

Professor, Nursing

Contact Information

Phone: 703-993-1954
Building: Peterson Hall
Room 3005

Personal Websites

ORCID

Personal website

CV

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Biography

Dr. Oetjen is a distinguished Professor in the School of Nursing, where she brings her wealth of experience and expertise to shape the future of nursing professionals. With a passion for leadership, she is committed to advancing the role of nurses in healthcare and ensuring quality care for children and adolescents.

Her educational journey has equipped her with valuable insights, and she holds a special interest in translating research into practical solutions. Dr. Oetjen's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project focused on enhancing the quality of care for children with asthma, showcasing her dedication to improving healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Oetjen's impact extends beyond the academic realm into hospital and community positions. At Mason, she has served as the Assistant Dean for graduate programs and, notably, as the interim Director for the School of Nursing. Her leadership practices and clinical excellence have left a lasting influence.

Mentoring nurses is a central focus of Dr. Oetjen's career, and academia has provided her with a rewarding platform to shape the future of nursing professionals. Her expertise in pediatric care spans acute, emergent, urgent, and primary care, with a strong emphasis on enhancing quality and eliminating barriers to access for vulnerable and uninsured children.

In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Oetjen remains actively engaged in nurse practitioner practice at the Mason and Partners (MAP) clinic. Here, she serves as the pediatric lead, contributing to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care.

Dr. Oetjen's dedication to leadership, education, and pediatric care makes her a valuable asset to the School of Nursing and the broader healthcare community. Her unwavering commitment to mentorship and quality improvement continues to shape the next generation of nurses and contribute to the well-being of children.

Research

Research Interests

Leadership & Mentoring
Vulnerable populations
DNP Education & Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Pediatric/Adolescent Health
Quality Improvement
Holistic care

Select Publications

Soylu, T.G.*, Roess, A., Boolani, A., Wilson, A.N., Huddleston, K.C., Lawrence, G.N., Oetjen, C.A. (2023). Depression, anxiety, energy, and fatigue among nurses who cared for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Holistic Nursing.
Oh, K.M., Oetjen, C.A., Beran,K.*, Harvey, M. S., Zamilus-Osabu, M.*(2023). Medication-assisted treatment 24-hour waiver training for opioid use disorder: Lessons learned. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Cieslowski, B. & Haas, T., Kyeung M.O., Chang, K., Oetjen, C. (2023). The development and pilot testing of immersive virtual reality simulation training for prelicensure nursing students: A quasi-experimental Study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 77, 6-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2023.02. 001.
Thapa, G*., Nair, S., Oetjen, C.A. (2019). Implementing an evidence-based, asthma decision support tool for children younger than 5 years old. Journal of Pediatric Health Care.
Narayan, M*., Zare, M., Lasway, A., Kitsantas, P., Wojtusiak, J., Oetjen, C.A. (2018) Influence of adverse childhood experiences on anxiety and depression in children 6-11 years old. Pediatric Nursing.
Brewster, R., Oetjen, C.A. (2017). Student Excel! Program: Applying Structure and Vision to Clinical Learning Excellence. Journal of Healthcare Communications.
Hurt, T., Lee, T., Oetjen, C. & Shaw, J. (2010) Confronting challenges, seeking solutions. Children's Hospitals Today.

Honors and Awards

2007 Outstanding Family Nurse Practitioner Award, George Mason University
2011 Visionary in Leadership Award, Inova Fairfax Medical Center
2014 DNP Scholarship Award, Old Dominion University
2016 Unsung Hero Award; School of Nursing Faculty Award
2017 CFTE Master Teaching Award Nomination, George Mason University
2018 CFTE Master Teaching Award Nomination, George Mason University
2020 CFTE Master Teaching Award Nomination, George Mason University
2021 Innovation in Teaching Nomination, CHHS, George Mason University
2022 Evelyn Cohalen Leadership Award, CHHS, School of Nursing, George Mason University

Affiliations

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
American Association of Nurse Leaders (VONL)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): Region 3 Leader
American Nurses Association/ Virginia Nurses Association (ANA/VNA)
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF): DNP Project Taskforce
Sigma-Epsilon Zeta Chapter Former President/ Treasurer/ Served on International By-Laws Committee
Virginia Association of Colleges of Nursing (VACN); Treasurer

Degrees

DNP, Old Dominion University, 2014
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, George Mason University, 2007
ADN, Nursing, Northern Virginia Community College, 1993

Rebecca Sutter, DNP, APRN, BC-FNP

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Rebecca Sutter, DNP, APRN, BC-FNP admin_alpha Tue, 10/20/2015 - 19:27

Director, Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics, Nursing
Professor, Nursing

Contact Information

Email: rsutter2@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-3611
Building: Peterson Hall
Room 2902

CV

Download Rebecca Sutter curriculum vitae (CV) here.

Personal Websites

ORCID

Biography

As a doctorally trained and credentialed Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Sutter serves as the Director of a network of eight Academic Nurse-managed community clinics. She has developed, implemented and evaluated a unique model of community healthcare access and navigation called The Bridge Care Model. This model of care uses a systems approach to improve care and promote collaboration between public health, public safety and health to ensure that evidence based treatment is available for at risk and marginalized individuals, families, communities and populations. She uses the academic nurse managed clinics, which are strategically located in medically underserved areas (MUA) across the Northern Virginia region, to provide services to underserved and vulnerable populations and conducts translational research on evidence-based care for patients with limited resources. She has expanded this model of care to include criminally involved at risk individuals being released into the community using a comprehensive and coordinated approach to connect them to needed health and social services using care navigation and peer recovery support programs. Dr. Sutter has a history of extensive successful community collaborations on a variety of multidisciplinary implementation programs and research studies.

Research

Research Interests

Translational Research: Conducting translational research to bridge the gap between evidence-based care and patients with limited resources, particularly in medically underserved areas.
Healthcare Access for Marginalized Communities: Investigating strategies to enhance healthcare access for marginalized and at-risk individuals, families, and communities.
System Change: Developing and evaluating system change initiatives for community-based interventions that connect at-risk populations, including those with criminal involvement, with essential health and social services
Interdisciplinary Teams and Multidisciplinary Collaborations: Investigating the impact, effectiveness, and outcomes of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams and collaborations in enhancing community health, with a specific focus on improving health outcomes and community health improvement.
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) New Models of Care: Researching innovative models of care for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder, with an emphasis on expanding access to medication for OUD and improving treatment outcomes.

Select Publications

Sutter-Barrett, R., Sutter-Dalrymple, C., & Skurpski, L. (2018). Operating the Bridge Care Model. Creative Nursing, 25(1).
Painter, J.E., De O. Mesquita, S.V., Jimenez, L., Avila, A,A., Sutter, C.J., & Sutter, R. (2018). Vaccine-related attitudes and decision-making among uninsured, Latin American immigrant mothers of adolescent daughters: a qualitative study. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1514353
Vece, L., Sutter, R., Sutter, C., & Toulouse, C. (2016). Impacting vulnerable populations through integrating oral health care into nurse-managed health centers. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(9), 629-34.
Sutter-Barrett, R; Sutter-Dalrymple, C & Dickman, K. (2015) Bridge care nurse-managed clinics fill the gap in health care. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 11(2), 262-265.
Sutter R, Cuellar AE, Harvey M, Hong YA. Academic Nurse-Managed Community Clinics Transitioning to Telehealth: Case Report on the Rapid Response to COVID-19 JMIR Nursing 2020;3(1): e24521 doi: 10.2196/24521. PMID: 33496682. PMCID: 7720936
Morton, Jennifer, Weierbach, Florence, Sutter, Rebecca, Livsey, Kae, Goehner, Elaine, Liesveld, Judy, Goldschmidt, Mary (2019). New education models for preparing prelicensure students for community-based practice. Journal of Professional Nursing. 10.1016/j.profnurs.2019.05.004. v
Sutter-Barrett, R; Sutter-Dalrymple, C & Skurpski. (2019). Operationalizing the Bridge Care Model, Creative Nursing Volume 25, #1
Julia E. Painter, Suyane Viana De O. Mesquita, Lauren Jimenez, Arturo A. Avila, Caroline J. Sutter & Rebecca Sutter (2018) Vaccine-related attitudes and decision-making among uninsured, Latin American immigrant mothers of adolescent daughters: a qualitative study, Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1514353

PEER-REVIEWED BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS

Rector, C., & Stanley, M. (2022). Community and public health nursing (10^th Ed.) Chapter 23 Working with Vulnerable Populations
Adams, M. P., Urban, C. Q., & Sutter, R. (2019). Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice (4th Ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson. Textbook Author
Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice (4th Edition) 4th Edition, 2019 Chapters
Ladewig, P.L., London, M.L., & Davidson, M.R. (2017). Contemporary Maternal Newborn Nursing Care. (9th ed.). Boston: Pearson. Chapters
London, M.L., Ladewig, P.W., Davidson, M.R., Ball, J. W., Bindler, R.C. & Cohen, K.J. (2016). Maternal & Child Nursing. (5th ed.): Boston: Pearson Education. Chapters

Honors and Awards

Virginia Nurse Practitioner of the Year, 2017, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Jack Wood Award Recipient, Partnership Initiative Category, 2017, George Mason University
Evelyn E. Cohelan Faculty Leadership Award, 2015, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University
Faculty of the Year, 2012, Northern Virginia Community College

Degrees

DNP, Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, George Mason University
MSN, Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, George Mason University
AAS, Nursing, Marymount University