Course 3

How to Implement New Social Determinants of Health Procedures

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Program & Accreditation Details

Laura Dickmann, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin
Delafield, Wisconsin

Upon completion of the tactics described in this educational initiative, learners will be able to:

Develop a structured implementation plan for SDOH screening and interventions.
Create standardized workflows that integrate SDOH practices into daily clinical operations.
Design effective training approaches for staff at all levels.
Implement data collection and documentation procedures for SDOH factors
Establish community partnerships and referral networks to address identified SDOH needs

This course provides a step-by-step roadmap for implementing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) initiatives, moving from knowledge to action. Learners will explore organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and team development to ensure successful integration. Key focus areas include developing workflows, staff training, community partnerships, and referral networks. The course concludes with evaluation strategies to drive continuous improvement, setting the stage for long-term sustainability.

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of rheumatology nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Other healthcare providers may also participate.

Rheumatology Nurses Society is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (Provider No. P0500).

Participants will receive 1.0 hours of continuing nursing contact hours by completing the education, completing an online evaluation, and receiving a post-test score of 70%.

According to the disclosure policy of the Rheumatology Nurses Society, all faculty, planning committee members, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and levels of evidence, and any relevant financial relationships are mitigated.

Planners, reviewers, and faculty disclosures are listed below:

Carolyn Zic, MSN, FNP-BC, Accredited Provider Program Director
Nothing to disclose

Laura Dickmann, BSN, RN, Faculty Presenter
Nothing to disclose

There are no fees to participate in the activity. Participants must review the activity information including the learning objectives and disclosure statements, as well as the content of the activity. To receive CNE contact hours for your participation, please complete the post-test (achieving a passing grade of 70% or greater), and program evaluation. Your certificate can be downloaded and printed immediately.

This program has been supported by an independent medical education grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Breaking Down Health Disparities: Conversations We Should be Having With Our Patients

We believe that finding ways to assess social determinants of health is an important consideration for nurses and advanced practice providers as they deal with a wide range of patients. Our “Breaking Down Health Disparities: Conversations We Should be Having With Our Patients” guide is designed to help you collect information about a patient’s social determinants of health, and understand why it is crucial for impactful care delivery. We hope that with this guide you will not only connect with your patients on a deeper level, but also provide improved patient-centered care as you develop care plans that take into consideration your patient’s social health.

Rheumatology Social Needs Screening Tool

Social Determinants of Health Implementation Plan

Implicit Bias Worksheet

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