Health Equity in Homecare: Results from Studies using Mixed Methods

  • Room: Potomac 4-6
  • Session Number: 604
Tuesday, October 17, 2023: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s)

Faculty
Andrew Dick PhD
Senior Economist
The RAND Corporation
Faculty
Ashley Chastain DrPH, MPH
Senior Project Director
Columbia University School of Nursing
Faculty
Jingjing Shang PhD, RN, OCN, FAAN
Professor of Nursing
Columbia University School of Nursing
Patricia Stone PhD, RN, FAAN, CIC
Centennial Professor of Health Policy
Columbia University School of Nursing
Uduwanage Gayani Perera PhD, MS
Data Manager
Columbia University School of Nursing

Description

Addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) is a key approach to achieving health equity. In this session, we will present the findings from multiple research studies, including an analysis of national data (OASIS, MedPAR, MBSF, etc.) to understand how socioeconomic status affects infection outcomes for Medicare recipients receiving home healthcare (HHC). Using data from qualitative interviews and national surveys, we will describe staffing challenges faced by HHC agencies in rural areas and those serving primarily racial/ethnic minorities and explore the solutions the HHC agencies adopted to ensure quality care.


Methodology

Course Level: Intermediate; 1.2 Accounting CPEs (NASBA/PHR) 1 Nursing CNEs contact hours, 1 Nursing Home/Asst. Living Adm. CEs (NAB/NCERS)

Handout(s)


Additional Info

Learning Objective 1:
Identify the key SDOH that impact infection outcomes in HHC patients.

Learning Objective 2:
Describe the staffing challenges faced by HHC agencies serving vulnerable populations, including patients in rural areas and racial/ethnic minorities.

Learning Objective 3:
Analyze strategies to address these challenges to promote health equity in the HHC setting.

Primary Target Audience:
Home Health