How 6 Organizations Developed Tools and Processes for Social Determinants of Health Screening in Primary Care: An Overview. Issue 1 (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: LaForge, Kate; Gold, Rachel; Cottrell, Erika; Bunce, Arwen E.; Proser, Michelle; Hollombe, Celine; Dambrun, Katie; Cohen, Deborah J.; Clark, Khaya D.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ambulatory care management. Volume 41:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: ambulatory care -- community health centers -- data collection -- electronic health records -- patient-reported outcome measures -- primary care -- screening -- social determinants of health; Ambulatory medical care -- Administration -- Periodicals; Ambulatory medical care -- United States -- Administration -- Periodicals; Community health services -- Administration -- Periodicals; Community health services -- United States -- Administration -- Periodicals; Health planning -- Periodicals; Health planning -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.12
• DOI: 10.1097/JAC.0000000000000221
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-9917

Abstract

Abstract : Little is known about how health care organizations are developing tools for identifying/addressing patients' social determinants of health (SDH). We describe the processes recently used by 6 organizations to develop SDH screening tools for ambulatory care and the barriers they faced during those efforts. Common processes included reviewing literature and consulting primary care staff. The organizations prioritized avoiding redundant data collection, integrating SDH screening into existing workflows, and addressing diverse clinic needs. This article provides suggestions for others hoping to develop similar tools/strategies for identifying patients' SDH needs in ambulatory care settings, with recommendations for further research.