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Explore the impact of health force on community well-being at the Hawaii State Rural Health Association Annual Conference. Learn about determinants of health status and current medical models, and assess the supply and demand of health care professionals in Hawaii. Discover strategies for training and supporting the health force, including caregiver programs and stress management. Join the discussion on creating a pipeline into the health force through education and support for aspiring health care providers and caregivers.
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Who is your health force?Does your community have what it needs?What’s to do? Kelley Withy, MD, PhD withy@hawaii.edu Hawaii State Rural Health Association Annual Conference Maui Beach Hotel, April 5, 2011
Camara Jones MD, PhD CDC Brian Roberts, UH Neal Palafox, MD UH JABSOM
Current medical model Primary Prevention Safety net programs and secondary prevention • Some Determinants of Health Status • Education • Environment • Income • Genetics • Personal behavior • Health Care Access (facilities and providers) Medical Care and tertiary prevention
Home Health Nurse, Care Coordinator, patient navigator, physical therapist
http://www3.jabsom.hawaii.edu/native/docs/hh_2011/Mapping_Hawaii_Healthcare_Resources_&_Needs.swfhttp://www3.jabsom.hawaii.edu/native/docs/hh_2011/Mapping_Hawaii_Healthcare_Resources_&_Needs.swf
Supply and Demand Comparisons-Care Givers 1/3 of the adult population are, or will be, caregivers. A majority are female and family members. 31% of households have caregivers. Average length of care is 5 years. Adult illnesses: Alzheimers, Cancer, Mental disorders, Heart Disease, Stroke Childhood Illnesses: ADHD, Autism, Developmental Delay, Mental Health
Supply and Demand ComparisonPrimary Care (NP, PA, MD, DO) State of Hawaii: 2010 Primary Care Demand = 1228 Primary Care Supply = 915 25% State Shortage
Current medical model Primary Prevention Safety net programs and secondary prevention • Some Determinants of Health Status • Education • Income • Environment • Genetics • Personal behavior • Health Care Access (facilities and providers) Medical Care and tertiary prevention
Pipeline into the health force K-12 students (Health Careers Pathway, HOSA, AHEC) Non-traditional students (CC system, DLIR) Unemployed (One stop shops) In need of healthcare skills and support (Caregiver training) ***Recognize Interest and steer them the right way!***
Training and Support Create training programs Import training programs Visiting training programs Support visiting students (AHEC) Support local learners and caregivers Teach!
If you are a health care provider… • Healthcare Providers: • Think 3/2/1 every year! • Identify three future health students • Teach two students • Mentor one young provider
Support for Caregivers Stress Management Skills Support of family and friends Access to information on caregiving Emergency Response--Monitoring Devices Transportation Assistance Respite Services and social support Caregiving Skills Training Coordination and Navigation of Services Community Programs
Self Identification as a Caregiver Leads to being more proactive in: Seeking resources Seeking caregiver skills Speaking to health professionals Gaining confidence