Nimkee Medical Clinic

Nimkee Medical Clinic became accredited through Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) as a Patient Centered Medical Home in May 2014 and has been participating in the Indian Health Services "Improving Patient Care" (IPC), a National initiative to assist I.H.S. sites and Tribes to become a Patient Centered Medical Home since 2013.

Patient Resposibilities:

• Ask questions, share your feelings and be part of your care.
• Be honest about your history, symptoms, and other important information about your health.
• Tell your Provider about any changes in your health and wellbeing.
• Take all medicine and follow your provider's advice, call before discontinuing any medications.
• Make healthy decisions about your daily habits and lifestyle.
• Prepare for and keep scheduled visits or cancel/reschedule visits at least 24 hours before the appointment.
• Call your Provider first with all problems, unless it is a medical emergency.
• Participate in decision making in conjunction with your Provider to set self-management plans and goals.

Provider Resposibilities

• Explain disease, treatments, and results in an easy to understand way.
• Listen to your concerns and questions to help you make decisions about your care.
• Keep treatments, discussions, and records private.
• Provide 24 hour access to medical care and same day appointments with one of our medical providers whenever possible.
• Provide instructions on how to meet your healthcare needs when the office is not open.
• Give you clear directions about medicines and other treatments.
• Send you to trusted experts and specialists, if needed.
• End every visit with clear instructions about expectations, treatment goals, and future plans.