One Health Clinic Toolkit
About
The toolkit guides setting up a One Health Clinic in your community to serve the human-animal unit. Since this concept for clinical care is novel, it provides concrete guidance about how to set up and operate a One Health clinic.
The toolkit is based on the experience of the University of Washington Center for One Health Research and the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine—in collaboration with Neighborcare Health—who have been running a One Health clinic for several years. We created the toolkit as a result of fielding numerous requests from groups in the US and overseas who are interested in setting up similar clinical services.
One Health Clinic Considerations
Before you start planning for a One Health Clinic, we recommend that you ask the following questions:
What population in your area has healthcare needs not being met that would benefit from integrated human and animal care? (e.g. people experiencing homelessness, Veterans, elderly, etc.).
What healthcare needs are of high priority to that population? (e.g. preventative, mental health, dental, etc.)
What care are you uniquely able to provide?
Are there partners in the community already serving this population? Are they open to partnership?
How will partnering allow you to leverage resources differently?
Toolkit Content
The One Health Clinic toolkit includes the components that led to the success of the One Health Clinic Seattle so you can learn from our experiences. The main text of the toolkit lays out the process for setting-up and running a clinic.
1. Getting Started
Tools to evaluate the audience and structure of your clinic to meet the community need. Includes recommendations on setting up partnerships and questions to guide you in setting up a clinic.
2. Setting Up A Clinic
Guide to determine the logistic needs to create a clinic. Includes resources for decision making about location, supply needs and staffing.
3. Holding a Clinic
Recommendations for hosting a clinic that is safe and welcoming for clients. Includes suggestions for clinic flow, safety and client guidelines.
4. Case Studies
Detailed overview of the One Health Clinic in Seattle so you can see how the clinic comes together to serve our community.
5. Forms & Resources
Downloadable sample forms, a glossary of common terms, and a link to references.
Access The Free
One Health Clinic Toolkit
Thank you for you interest in setting up a One Health Clinic! The toolkit is free for all to use. Upon signing up, we’ll walk you through the process and answer any questions along the way.
We require an account to access the toolkit so we can support you in creating a clinic and ensure you have all the up-to-date information about the program.
We will send periodic updates about additions to the clinic and case studies from other locations.