Challenges in Socio-Demographic Identifier Data Collection

Challenges in Socio-Demographic Identifier Data Collection: Why the Struggle?

Part of the BUILDING THE EQUITY TOOLBOX: A Culturally Effective Organizations Training Series--NH Equity Collective - Culturally Effective Organizations Work Group

February 9, 2024 1:00-2:30pm

Cost: $35

Scholarships available-please email Brianna at bferraro@snhahec.org.

New requirements from CMS and Joint Commission have prioritized the collection of Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) data and Social Determinant of Health (SDOH) / social drivers data. These new requirements are supported by the increased appreciation of the importance of collecting high quality socio-demographic identifier data as foundational to advancing equity. Yet, many organizations continue to struggle with how to accomplish this goal. This workshop will focus on how to explore what’s happening internally in your organization to inform improvement efforts that can be leveraged to increase the collection of data and meet new requirements.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore factors that facilitate the collection of sensitive personal information
• Identify at least one way to develop systems that work for your community/organization

Speakers:

Kirsten Durzy, MPH, is a Palestinian American public health professional who has focused her work in community health, education, the public and nonprofit settings in multiple states and tribal communities. She is a trained epidemiologist and evaluator who believes in the power of community voice and has been honored to co-create in various public-private collaborations. Kirsten is passionate about health equity, equitable evaluation and research methods and has done extensive work in the areas of narrative first-person storytelling.

Trinidad Tellez, MD, is a Latina family physician, community-based health disparities researcher, educator, and public health / health policy professional with over 20 years’ experience working in both the private and public sectors at the local, state and regional levels, operationalizing equity, diversity & inclusion, and organizational cultural effectiveness to address health disparities, improve access and quality, and advance health and equity for all.

Continuing Education:

Nurses:

Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Up to 1.5 contact hours. Activity Number: 1545

Physicians:

The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers: Up to 1.5 CEUs pending approval from NASW NH.

For all other health professionals: 1.5 hours

For all other participants: A certificate of attendance for up to 1.5 hours will be available to serve your professional development needs.