Social Determinants Of Health & Build The Foundation

The strategies we discuss in this course are designed to help you recognize the impact of social determinants of health.

What you'll learn

You will be able to identify how a person’s health can be impacted by five key characteristics of the conditions in which people live and work

You will be able to list five important social determinants of health and describe their impact on a person’s wellbeing

You will be able to use screening strategies to identify the social and environmental factors that may be impacting a patient’s health

You will be able to refer patients to resources in their communities that can address their particular challenges

You will be able to help your practice reduce barriers to accessing healthcare

Requirements

None

Description

You probably know that your genetics and your individual behaviors, habits, and choices have an impact on your overall health. But did you know that there are also social determinants of health that account for as much as half of your health outcomes? These include things like access to quality education, access to quality health care, impacts of a particular built environment, economic stability, and a person’s social and community context. The strategies we discuss in this course are designed to help you recognize the impact of social determinants of health. We’ll focus on opportunities you have to address social determinants and help elevate the health of people in the communities you serve.After this course:- You will be able to identify how a person’s health can be impacted by five key characteristics of the conditions in which they live and work- You will be able to list five important social determinants of health and describe their impact on a person’s wellbeing- You will be able to use screening strategies to identify the social and environmental factors that may be impacting a patient’s health- You will be able to refer patients to resources in their communities that can address their particular challenges- You will be able to help your practice reduce barriers to accessing healthcare

Overview

Section 1: Social Determinants of Health

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Recognize The Impacts of Social Determinants of Health

Lecture 3 Consider The Impact of Five Social Determinants of Health

Lecture 4 Provide Care In Context

Lecture 5 One More Thing About Social Determinants of Health (Conclusion)

Section 2: Diversity and Inclusion: Build the Foundation

Lecture 6 A Place to Start

Lecture 7 Identify Your Privilege

Lecture 8 Use Respectful Language

Lecture 9 Reduce Implicit Bias / Unconscious Bias

Lecture 10 Listen with Empathy

Lecture 11 Keep Going

Learners who want to cultivate equity in their workplace and are looking for ways to start and learners who are interested in cultivating equity in a healthcare context.