A class about successful breastfeeding is full to capacity at CCI, and happy moms display their certificates of completion proudly. While the national average for breastfeeding hovers at 46%, CCI boasts the highest rate in the state at 81%. This year, CCI-WIC hosted the third annual “Shower and Picnic” for breastfeeding mothers and their children. Education, materials, and demonstrations comprised the program, then healthy food and fun were enjoyed by all.

Message from the Chair

Message from the Executive Director

Finance Committee Report

Program Committee Report

Performance Committee Report

CCI Partners 2003-2004

Performance Committee
Karen Lechter, Chair

In 2004, the Program Committee and Performance Improvement Committee (formerly the Quality Improvement Committee) met jointly to oversee CCI’s multiple grants and funding programs as well as the quality of care that CCI provides.

The Performance Improvement Committee evaluates the care and services provided by CCI, and makes recommendations to promote excellent services and responsiveness to patients and staff. In 2004, the committees paid particular attention to CCI’s efforts in its successful achievement of accreditation by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Highlights of the Program Committees’ work include:

• Performed a thorough review of the Board’s By-Laws to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Bureau of Primary Health Care’s 330 Health Center Program Grant.
  
• Reviewed provisions of funding contracts to assure compliance with their terms.
  
• Discussed new potential sources of funding.
• Reviewed medical record audits by outside funding sources.
  
• Provided oversight for CCI-WIC’s very successful service to record-breaking numbers of mothers, infants, and children.