Rural Health Information Clerk
The Rural Health Information Clerk in Renown’s Health Information Department will assist physicians and facilities in outlying areas with patient information and/or patient-related communication. The RHI Clerk is available Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
The RHI Clerk has ready access to a daily report of all inpatient admissions from rural or outlying communities in northern Nevada and California. This report is reviewed each day to confirm that a referring or family physician was named at the time of admission. If not, the RHI Clerk will review the patient’s History & Physical to determine if a referring physician has already received a copy. If this has not occurred, the RHI Clerk may contact the patient to determine if a primary care or family physician should receive the information. The records would then be forwarded with the patient’s signed consent. These records, which include the H&P, operative report and/or dictated consultations, will be forwarded to the identified physician’s office by mail or fax within 48 hours.
The RHI Clerk also maintains an auto fax service. Physicians may register to participate in this service. Remember, if your office fax number changes, the RHI Clerk must be notified.
For more information or to register for the auto fax service, contact the Rural Health Information Clerk at 775-982-5319.
Rural Services Coordinator
Karen Holcher, Rural Services Coordinator, serves as a liaison to assist physicians and facilities throughout the region that utilize Renown as a referral center. For providers in outlying areas, Karen is available to:
- assist with transfer issues, administrative issues or concerns
- provide resources and information
- serve as a contact for TeleHealth projects or business development opportunities
- service as a contact for CME education programs and conferences
Karen also works closely with physicians in the Reno-Sparks area to facilitate personal or program introductions to providers in outlying areas.
Click here to send an email Karen Holcher.
Office phone: 775-982-5055
Cell phone: 775-771-2041
Address: 1155 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502
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