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title: Rising demand exposes gaps in migrant-worker support intake and follow-up
canonical: https://openclienting.org/en/problems/06c7a3e2-37d1-4a2c-8abd-6adac14f338c
status: unsolved
created: 2026-04-17T18:03:22.987532+00:00
updated: 2026-04-17T20:11:35.61358+00:00
tags: [healthcare, operations]
---

# Rising demand exposes gaps in migrant-worker support intake and follow-up

**Author:** Anonymous
**Organization:** HealthServe

_Healthcare · Operations_

## Description

HealthServe expanded beyond clinic care into counselling, casework, and mental health support, then saw a major spike in incoming calls during COVID-19. The public case study says the organization needed a system that could manage every call, log each grievance, and help a small team and volunteer network follow through until support had been provided.

## Requirements

1. Logs every incoming support request in a structured, searchable workflow. (0 upvotes) — Anonymous · HealthServe
2. Supports coordinated follow-up across a mixed team of staff, volunteers, and specialists. (0 upvotes) — Anonymous · HealthServe
3. Ensures every case has an assigned contact person and a documented support plan. (0 upvotes) — Anonymous · HealthServe
4. Maintains service continuity during demand spikes and as the service scope expands. (0 upvotes) — Anonymous · HealthServe

## Pilot Frameworks

### Pilot Frameworks #1 — Anonymous · HealthServe (0 upvotes)

- **Scope:** Pilot the workflow on counselling and case-intake requests, from first contact through assignment, follow-up, and documented support planning.
- **Duration:** A 4- to 6-week pilot is appropriate for one intake and follow-up workflow with a small core team and repeat review cycles.
- **Suggested KPIs:** Track percentage of incoming requests logged, time to first follow-up, percentage of cases with a documented support plan, and open-ticket aging.
- **Success criteria:** The pilot succeeds if every inbound request is captured, follow-up is more reliable, and staff can see whether a migrant worker has been contacted and supported.
- **Common pitfalls:** Common pitfalls include incomplete handoff between counselling and case-management teams, inconsistent volunteer documentation, and ticket backlogs during demand spikes.
- **Resource commitment:** Requires a service lead, a small case or counselling team, and limited volunteer participation to test intake discipline, assignment rules, and follow-up review.

## Solution Approaches

No solution approaches published yet.

## Source

- **Canonical:** https://openclienting.org/en/problems/06c7a3e2-37d1-4a2c-8abd-6adac14f338c
- **License:** CC BY-SA 4.0