NACHC Pediatric Weight Management Webinar (July 2024)
Title: Beyond BMI: Deep-Dive into Counseling and Conversing with Patients on Weight Management
Date/Time: July 10th, Time 2pm EST
Video Platform: Zoom
Participants:
Jessica Wallace, PhD, PA-C - Denver Health
Sarah Price, RN, MSN-ED - NACHC
Jeanne Lindros, AAP
Gloria Montjo, El Rio
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Event Description
Join us for an insightful live virtual event, aligned with HRSA’s Advancing Health Center Excellence Framework. We'll explore the importance of family-centered care in the context of weight management, and how health centers have moved beyond BMI screening to long-term solutions. Our expert panelists from Denver Health, El Rio Health, and the American Academy of Pediatrics will discuss the incredible impact integrated approaches to family healthy weight management programs have had in the health center setting.
The webinar will feature several evidence-based practices for effective counseling and long-term engagement. Panelists will showcase the successful models they've used and highlight ways they've overcome challenges and achieved positive patient outcomes.
Attendees will also learn how these practices align with HRSA’s framework for high-impact patient care. Come with your questions and don’t miss this opportunity to gain access to resources and skills that can improve pediatric weight management outcomes. Register now to secure your spot!
Fireside Chat Outline: Engaging Conversations Around BMI and Weight Assessment
Introduction (5 minutes)
Host Introduction: Welcome attendees, introduce the topic, and outline the session's goals.
Purpose: Explain the relevance of trauma-informed care, SDOH and engaging patient conversations in BMI and weight assessment.
Segment 1: Understanding Trauma-Sensitive Care and Social Determinates of Health (15 minutes)
Define trauma-informed care and its importance in healthcare settings.
Key Points: Overview of trauma-sensitive principles, the impact of trauma on health behaviors, social determinants of health that also inform the patients lifestyle and the need for sensitivity in weight management.
Discuss how trauma can affect patients' experiences with weight assessment.
Key Points: The connection between past trauma and current health challenges/SDOH constraints, and how to recognize signs of trauma in patients.
Q&A Segment:
Questions:
How can health centers integrate trauma-sensitive care into their BMI and weight assessment practices?
What are some common signs of trauma that healthcare providers should be aware of?
Segment 2: Engaging and Open Patient Conversations (15 minutes)
Techniques for initiating open and empathetic conversations about BMI and weight.
Key Points: Building trust, using non-judgmental language, and ensuring patient comfort. Navigating weight bias and stigma: recognizing it in ourselves and others
Strategies for involving families in weight management discussions.
Key Points: The role of family dynamics in weight management, and techniques for family-centered care.
Q&A Segment:
Questions:
What are the most effective techniques for starting conversations about weight with patients who have experienced trauma?
How can healthcare providers ensure that these conversations are supportive and non-judgmental?
Segment 3: Case Studies and Best Practices (15 minutes)
Share a case study on successful trauma-informed care in a health center.
Key Points: Overview of the case, interventions used, and outcomes achieved.
Present best practices for engaging patient conversations in weight management.
Key Points: Examples from health centers, practical tips for implementation.
Q&A Segment:
Questions:
Can you provide an example of a successful intervention that used trauma-sensitive principles in weight management?
What challenges have health centers faced in implementing these practices, and how were they overcome?
Segment 4: Aligning with HRSA’s Advancing Health Center Excellence Framework (5 minutes)
Explain how trauma-sensitive care and engaging patient conversations align with HRSA’s framework.
Key Points: Quality, Patient Care domain, and improving health outcomes through compassionate care.
Q&A Segment:
Questions:
How does trauma-informed care contribute to overall patient care quality?
What metrics can health centers use to measure the success of these practices?
Closing Remarks (5 minutes)
Host: Summarize the key takeaways from the session.
Key Points: Importance of trauma-sensitive care, effective patient communication, and family involvement in weight management.
Call to Action: Encourage attendees to apply the discussed practices in their health centers.
Resources: Provide information on where to find additional resources and training.
Thank You: Acknowledge the panelists and audience for their participation.
Post-Session Engagement:
Follow-Up Resources: Share links to additional reading materials, training opportunities, and support groups.
Feedback Request: Ask attendees to provide feedback on the session to improve future events.
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