Eye Care
RRM Category: AMBULATORY CLINICS
Overview
The RRM Eye Care staffing module estimates the requirements for optometrists, optometric assistants, optometric technicians, and ophthalmologists to provide full eye care treatment programs, including comprehensive primary vision examinations, diagnosis and treatment of ocular disorders, and comprehensive consultation on chronic systemic diseases affecting ocular stability. The workload parameter that is the key variable in the staffing estimation is User Population. The program discipline requested the addition of ophthalmologists as part of the eye care staffing mix based on the need for full-service care.
Services Description
Eye Care services include:
- Comprehensive primary vision examination with diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders.
- Comprehensive consultation of chronic systemic diseases affecting ocular stability.
- Comprehensive ocular examinations with diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease such as glaucoma, iritis, infectious processes, etc.
- Full eye care program including ophthalmology.
- Eye Surgery
Staffing Criteria
Fixed Optometrist staff of 1.00 FTE for every facility with User Population above 1,000, plus 1.00 FTE Optometrist for every 3,500 User Population above 3,500 User Population.
Fixed Medical Clerk of 1.00 FTE for every facility with User Population above 1,000, plus 1.00 FTE Medical Clerk for User Population between 3,500 and 5,000 and then 1.00 FTE Medical Clerk for every 5,000 User Population above 5,000 User Population.
Fixed Health Technician-Optometry staff of 1.00 FTE for every facility with User Population above 1,000, plus 1.00 FTE Health Technician-Optometry for every 3,500 User Population above 3,500 User Population.
Ophthalmologist staff of 1.00 FTE for every facility with User Population above 25,000.
Medical Clerk-Ophthalmology of 1.00 FTE for every facility User Population above 25,000, plus 1.00
FTE Medical Clerk-Ophthalmology for every 10,000 User Population over 25,000.
Health Technician-Certified Ophthalmology Technician staff of 1.00 FTE for every facility with User Population above 25,000, plus 1.00 FTE Health Technician-Certified Ophthalmology Technician per 3,500 User Population above 25,000.
Note: A clerical staff pool of 0.3 FTE/10,000PCPVs will be formed for Physical Therapy, Audiology and Eye Care.
Staffing Formulae
Driving Variables:
User Population
Personnel Categories:
Optometrist-Supervisory
Optometrist-Staff
Medical Clerk
Optometric Assistant
Health Technician-Optometry
Optician
Lead Medical Clerk
Lead Health Technician
Health Systems Specialist
Case Manager
Ophthalmologist
Health Technician-Ophthalmology
MINIMUM STAFFING LEVELS (fixed):
| Personal Category | FTEs | per | Driving Variables | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | 1.0 | User Population | n/a | n/a | |
| Medical Clerk | 1.0 | User Population | n/a | n/a | |
| Health Technician-Optometry | 1.0 | User Population | n/a | n/a | |
| Optician | 1.0 | User Population | n/a | n/a |
VARIABLE STAFFING LEVELS:
| Personal Category | FTEs | per | Driving Variables | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | 1.0 | 3,500 | User Population | 3,500 | n/a |
| Medical Clerk | 1.0 | 5,000 | User Population | 3,500 | n/a |
| Health Technician-Optometry | 1.0 | 3,500 | User Population | 3,500 | n/a |
| Optician | 1.0 | 5,000 | User Population | 3,500 | n/a |
| Health System Specialist | 1.0 | 10,000 | User Population | 10,000 | n/a |
| Case Manager | 1.0 | 10,000 | User Population | 10,000 | n/a |
| Ophthalmologist | 1.0 | 25,000 | User Population | 25,000 | n/a |
| Medical Clerk-Ophthalmology | 1.0 | 10,000 | User Population | 25,000 | n/a |
| Health Technician-Certified Ophthalmology Technician | 1.0 | 3,500 | User Population | 25,000 | n/a |
