One healthcare organization utilized an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to improve health equity to unsheltered individuals in rural and underserved communities through use of a mobile health unit. Operational leaders in this organization swiftly recognized a need in rural communities that abruptly lost access to local healthcare resources, directly impacting all community members, especially those unsheltered. Through collaboration with clinical, operational, and community leaders, a model of care was developed to be deployed specifically on a mobile health unit. Patient care was delivered by Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellows, currently training in a post graduate transition-to-practice program for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), also known as Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship. This Fellowship was awarded partial funding through a HRSA federal grant to improve the educational training of novice APRNs in rural and undeserved medicine, especially where services such as mental health and maternal health are inadequate. The APPs were supported by a team of Digital Health Navigators (DHNs), positioned in the shelter and on the mobile health unit with designated roles to identify social determinants of health, coordinate care with primary care and digital medicine, and complete necessary applications for medical financial aid services, while connection with community leaders within these shelters to understand additional needs to augment services provided. Additionally, care guides were available on the mobile unit to support clinical services and diagnostic testing. The collaborative approach amongst all clinical and non-clinical members, delivered care to adults, children, and pregnant women, connecting each patient to primary care, specialists, and digital health services to optimize their long-term health outcomes.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.
