In this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Kristen Beiers-Jones, MN, reviews how population health nurses in Oregon are moving upstream to improve refugee health.
Learning Objectives
- Identify three reasons why health insurance lapses for refugee populations.
- List three common consequences of health insurance lapse among refugee populations.
- List two system-level solutions for preventing health insurance lapses among refugee populations.
- Consider the connections between social justice and health care access.
Intended Audiences
Local, state, and tribal public health professionals; maternal and child health specialists; primary care specialists and community health workers; health educators; refugee and immigrant service providers
Presenter
Kristen Beiers-Jones, MN, Assistant Professor, Oregon Health Sciences University School of Nursing
Discussion Questions
- Who are the most common refugee groups in the northwest, and what are their major health concerns?
- What are common barriers refugees face in accessing health care in your area?
- What are useful strategies for helping population health professionals move from care coordination to systems changes?
Air Date:
Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PDT
Topics:
Vulnerable Populations & Health Disparities
Format:
Webinar
Duration:
1 hour
Cost:
Free
Series:
Hot Topics in Practice
Competency Domains:
Analytical/Assessment Skills
Communication Skills
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
Cultural Competency Skills
Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
