SCCM Resource Library-Integrating Social Needs Assessment Into the Care of Critically Ill Children

Integrating Social Needs Assessment Into the Care of Critically Ill Children

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Mike McCrory, from Wake Forest School of Medicine, discusses integrating social needs assessments into pediatric critical care. He emphasizes the importance of addressing social drivers of health such as food insecurity, housing, and safety, crucial for critically ill children. Screening strategies and timing are debated, with some studies suggesting PICU admission isn't ideal due to parental stress, yet other research indicates that immediate screening can aid family-centered care. Universal screening is favored to minimize bias and ensure needs are addressed. McCrory reviews various screening tools, noting the need to balance literacy considerations and confidentiality with effective assessments. He highlights systemic barriers in ICUs, including task saturation and privacy concerns, but also notes facilitators like improved nurse-patient ratios. The integration of screening into electronic health records (EHR), addressing privacy on patient portals, and ensuring follow-up care are essential steps. Overall, McCrory underscores the necessity of routine, supportive assessments to enhance patient and family care in critical settings.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | Moving Toward Equity in the Pediatric ICU: Quantifying the Impact of Social Determinants of Health

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

pediatric critical care

social needs assessments

universal screening

electronic health records

systemic barriers

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