The Clinical Network is composed of clinical staff persons of the Association members. It is the goal of this committee to:

• Foster the development, growth and retention of clinical staff to increase effectiveness and efficiency of primary care services to the residents of South Carolina.

• Promote the delivery of cost effective, comprehensive, quality care to all clients served and assure viability of the centers that serve them.

• Provide Clinical Staff opportunity to exchange information and communicate with other clinical staff within state.

• Provide clinical direction to the SCPHCA to promote the health and welfare of our patient population.

• Provide a forum for discussion of pertinent issues or concerns affecting the centers collectively and/or individually.

Along with its quarterly meetings, the network, in collaboration with SCPHCA hosts the Clinical Retreat.  This annual conference serves as a conduit for any clinical staff person employed at the community health centers to receiving training, information and updates on almost every aspect of clinical care available at these centers.  It also serves as an opportunity for networking with others that serve the same population and those working in similar situations.

There are several offspring from the Clinical Network:  Bioterrorism Subcommittee, CHC Ryan White Title III Committee, NC/SC Coalition and the Medical Directors Network. These committees meet quarterly. For more information about the SCPHCA Clinical Network, contact Priscilla Brantley at priscillab@scphca.org.