Site Policy for Out-of-Office Referrals

 In some cases, referrals for treatment with other professionals may be made when patient care exceeds the clinician’s scope of practice. These services may include, but are not limited to medical exams, medication assessment, management and/or prescription, psychiatric examination, psychological testing, social service benefits, pediatric assessment and well-child checks, inpatient treatment, hospitalization, or Emergency Department referral.

 Clinicians will:

1.   Clarify services with the patient and upon agreement, get a Release of Information to the appropriate agency.

    2.     Assist the patient in accessing referred services (i.e. make phone calls, help set appointments, clarify costs, assure transportation).

    3.     Verify services available under this referral are offered to all without regard for the ability to pay. 

    4.     Follow up with the patient and the referred provider to establish treatment protocols, provide information and updates.

 Appropriate Community Resources May Include:

1.  ED Referrals, Physician Care and Medication:

           Johnson County Memorial Hospital/ Family Medical Clinic

           497 W. Lott Street, Buffalo, WY 82834

           Clinic: 307-684-2228 / Hospital: 307-684-5521

  2. Physician Care and Medication:

Buffalo Urgent Care

            496 Fort Street, Buffalo, WY 82834

            307-278-0280

• Big Horn Pediatrics

         38 N DeSmet Avenue, Buffalo, WY 82834

         307-620-8845

• Northeast Wyoming Pediatric Associates

         916 Jackson Street, Sheridan, WY 82801

         307-675-5555

•  Psychiatric Evaluation (testing)

           Big Horn Psychological Services

           909 Long Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801

           307-675-1805