CUHCC Learning Modules for Health Professionals
Caring for Newly Arrived Afghan Evacuees
Speakers: Gabriela Contino, MD and Opeyemi Adesida, MBBS, MPH
Learning Objectives
1) To understand the United States Refugee Resettlement Process
2) To contrast the Afghan Evacuee Resettlement Process and causes
3) To identify the most important disease of concern and common medical conditions seen in newly arrived Evacuees
4) To identify resources for providing evidence based care for refugee visits
Additional Resources
Afghan Evacuee Health Resources
- Developed by the team providing initial medical screenings; includes cultural humility information, training for volunteers, diseases of concern training, etc
University of Minnesota Course: Caring for Newly Arrived Afghan Refugees
- FREE Clinical course (and eligible for CME credits)
- Refugee resettlement process, screening for PTSD/trauma related mental health, infectious illnesses, skin exams/cutaneous leishmaniasis, cultural humility/cultural context
MDH Center of Excellence in Refugee Health
- Webinars on general refugee care, Afghan Evacuee care
- GREAT resource for all Primary care screening needs/refugee exams in outpatient settings
- Ie, what labs to order, what mental health or developmental screening should occur etc
COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Series
Unpacking Vaccine Hesitancy in the Era of COVID-19
2. Understand common reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
3. Develop strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and advocate for vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Emergency Use by FDA
Today's session will focus on these learning objectives
1. Explain the mechanism behind mRNA vaccine-induced immune response
2. Interpret results from recent vaccine trials leading to Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
3. Describe similarities and differences between COVID-19 vaccines approved under EUA
4. Discuss administration recommendations and safety monitoring
Improving Depression Screening and Monitoring Rates by Implementing Clinical Decision Support Tools at a Community Clinic
Speaker: Yesenia Lopez-Mendoza, Pharmacy Resident, PharmD
Objectives
- To summarize the importance of depression screening and monitoring
- To review the clinical decision support (CDS) tools adapted to the depression screening and monitoring workflow
- To compare the effectiveness of the implemented interventions on depression screening and monitoring assessments
- To evaluate the impact of implementing CDS tools to achieve the clinic’s depression screening and monitoring quality measure go
Increasing Collaborative Practice for a Community Health Center
Increasing Collaborative Practice for a Community Health Center
Speaker: Ally Taubenheim, RN, PHN, BSN
Objectives:
- Explain the call of action to promote team-based care in community health centers to improve patient experience and the well-being of team members.
- Evaluate ACE-15 Teamness Survey results in order to drive data-informed interventions to improve team functioning within an organization.
- Analyze how equity among team member roles can address disparities and advance health equity for patients.
Introduction to Travel Medicine
Speaker: Megan Shaughnessy, MD MS, Medical Director of the International Travel Medicine clinic
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the important components of a travel medicine visit
2. Recognize the reasons why travelers who are visiting friends and relatives are at higher risk
3. Recognize the relevant vaccination and medication considerations for travelers
LGBTQ+ Identity and Healthcare
LGBTQ+ Identity and Healthcare
Speaker: Layton Hernandez, M.A.,
Objectives: Upon completion of the activity, participants should be better able to…
- The audience will gain an understanding of various sexualities and genders
- The audience will be able to identify healthcare disparities that impact LGBTQIA+ folks
- The audience will be able to implement inclusive practices in their work to create a more affirming space for LGBTQIA+ folks
Managing Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care
Speaker: Erica Ting, MD
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the pathophysiology of obesity as a disease with biopsychosocial drivers.
2. Develop a framework for the evaluation and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents.
3. Discuss how CUHCC can more effectively serve and support patients and families in managing excess weight.
Link to Medication Information
Metabolic Monitoring in Patients Taking Antipsychotic Medications
Topic: CUHCC RSS - Metabolic Monitoring in Patients Taking Antipsychotic Medications
Speakers: Emily Evan, PharmD Resident and Ally Taubenheim, RN, BSN, PHN, DNP Candidate 2022
Learning objectives
1. Discuss the recommended metabolic monitoring parameters for patients who take antipsychotic medications
2. Explain the importance of completing this monitoring
3. Discuss residency project results
4. Review three CUHCC patient cases
Narrative Health Podcast
What is Narrative Health?
The Narrative Health Podcast was a limited series where patients, staff, and students shared stories around the Community-University Health Care Center and greater issues in health care.
Podcast Host: former BA/MD student Amera Hassan, co-created with EmmaLee Pallai.
Ep 1: What is Narrative Health?
In this episode, we introduce Narrative Health to our listeners. With us today are EmmaLee Pallai, and Dr. Cuong Pham to discuss the importance of story.
The Power of a Diagnosis
Ep 2: The Power of a Diagnosis
In this episode, we have a story from a CUHCC patient about how it felt to finally receive a diagnosis after 11 years of waiting.
Health Advocacy
In this episode, we have a story about taking health advocacy into your own hands.
Optimizing Communication Strategies for Reaching at-risk Somali, Latino, and Hmong elders with Timely COVID-19 Information
Speakers: Bai Vue, SoLaHmo; Pilar de la Parra, SoLaHmo, and Maria Scanlan, PHDR
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the partnerships and process of engaging community researchers in creating COVID-19 messages
2. Share the findings, patient perspectives, and preferences about COVID-19 messages
3. Reflect on how clinics and health care providers can better communicate health messages with diverse patients.
Ramadan Revealed: A Community-Based Perspective to Ramadan
Webinar
Speakers: Warda Hussein, Nandini Avula, Aneri Shah
Learning objectives
1. Understand the importance of Ramadan to those who observe and their families
2. Describe common misconceptions surrounding Ramadan
3. Reflect on how community narratives can help shape medical education
Learning Module
The learning module can be found by clicking here.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the main aspects of Ramadan
- Describe common misconceptions surrounding Ramadan
- Understand the importance of Ramadan to those who observe and their families
- Approach Ramadan from an Islamic perspective and apply it to a practice
Reading Materials
- Muslim Patients in Ramadan: A review for primary care physicians (pdf research article)
- Fasting in Islam: Its Excellence, Benefits, and Use for Sustainable Development of the Society
- A Qualitative Study of Ramadan: A Month of Fasting, Family, and Faith
References
- Ramadan 2020: Why is it so important for Muslims?
- The Five Pillars of Islam (Met Museum)
- The Five Pillars of Islam (Embassy of Saudi Arabia)
- World's Muslim population more widespread than you might think
Screening Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Primary Care
Screening Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Primary Care
Presented by Lia Harris, BSN, RN
FNP DNP student at the University of Minnesota
Panelist: Mary O'Donnell, DNP, RN, CNP at CUHCC
Today's session will focus on these learning objectives
1. Gain a deeper knowledge of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
2. Recognize how ACEs relate to the importance of screening in a primary care setting.
3. Describe resources available for positive ACEs.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Updates
Part 1: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Updates
Speaker: Emily Evan, PharmD
Today's session will focus on these learning objectives
1. Explain what has changed in the STI treatment guidelines
2. Describe all STI treatment guidelines and screening recommendations
3. Review CUHCC STI treatment protocol and where to find it
Part 2: HIV Screening, Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP & PEP)
Speaker: Emily Evan, Pharm D
Objectives: Upon completion of the activity, participants should be better able to
- Explain HIV screening recommendations
- Identify patients indicated for HIV PrEP and PEP
- Summarize appropriate medication options for HIV PrEP and PEP