Research indicates that unmet social determinants of health —such as transportation, housing, and food security —can negatively impact health outcomes.

Kristin Burger O’Neal and Donna Avila join this episode to discuss how their team at Norman Regional Health System began screening for social determinants of health, and the impact on patient care.

Speakers:

Kristin Burger O’Neal, BSN, RN, CCM, ACM-RN

Moderator:  

Show Notes:

[01:20] Why now is the right time to concentrate on social determinants of health.

[03:36] Norman Regional Health System’s engagement in the communities they serve, and the idea of the “elder orphan.”

[05:13] The transportation program’s impact on elder orphans.

[07:15] What’s involved in screening for social determinants of health, and what is done with patients determined to be at-risk.

[11:14] The Community Health Navigator role and its effect on patients in the community.

[13:59] Next steps in the process for Norman Regional Health System.

[15:50] Advice for other health systems considering screening for social determinants of health.

[16:41] Why it is invaluable to keep an open mind about your patient population.

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