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Vulnerable Populations Tools

Vulnerable Populations Tools. Developed by Montgomery County APC. Presentation Objectives. Define vulnerable populations Describe two tools that will assist in preparing vulnerable populations Case Management Tool for Aging and Disabled - Checklist Latino Health Promoter Curriculum - TTT.

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Vulnerable Populations Tools

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  1. Vulnerable Populations Tools Developed by Montgomery County APC

  2. Presentation Objectives • Define vulnerable populations • Describe two tools that will assist in preparing vulnerable populations • Case Management Tool for Aging and Disabled - Checklist • Latino Health Promoter Curriculum - TTT

  3. Definition of Vulnerable Populations • Determined by your own population within your community and what populations will be most at-risk during an emergency event.

  4. Limited English Proficiency Economically disadvantaged Isolated from the community Physically or mentally challenged Pregnant Women Children Homeless Persons with chronic conditions Seniors Minority groups Examples of Vulnerable Populations

  5. Case Management Tool • Purpose: Part of community engagement model, introduce emergency preparedness into the workforce • Pilot tested through collaborative effort with SME’s in Aging and Disability Program.

  6. Engage County and Community Programs • County Programs • Aging and Disability • Community Health Nurses-Pregnant women and families with young children • Foster Care • Health Clinics (HIV, STD, TB) • Case Management Services • Community Programs • Faith Community Nurses • Home Health Agencies • Home Visiting Programs • Rehabilitation Centers • Case Management Programs

  7. Case Management Tool • Modification/Use-original files available upon request • Intended to be copied and placed into case management records • Available for free through Montgomery APC’s webpage.

  8. Latino Health Promoter Curriculum • Purpose: To train promotores de salud in Public Health Emergency Preparedness • 3-Day training • Developed based upon focus group studies to educate gatekeepers to promote emergency preparedness in daily work with Latino Community

  9. Background • Scarce information on emergency preparedness (EP) knowledge and attitudes in Latinos • Racial/ethnic minorities more vulnerable to disasters • Need to develop culturally and linguistically competent (EP) interventions

  10. Objectives of the Montgomery APC/LHI Project • Compile information/assess Latino’s knowledge, perceptions of risk, and preferred and actual sources of information on EP. • Develop culturally appropriate EP materials to be replicated and used in other jurisdictions • Develop and test an EP intervention among low-income Latinos-through a mini-pilot project

  11. Factors Contributing to Success of Using Latino Health Promoters • Carefully designed culturally & linguistically competent intervention • Limited number of key messages • Collaboration with trusted agencies • Incentives? • Skills, talents, enthusiasm, experience of promoters • Community trust in promoters

  12. Health Promoter Curriculum • Basic information on public health emergencies and actions to take to prepare for an emergency • Outreach, community engagement techniques, and use of educational materials • Outlines specific knowledge and skills learning objectives, training content and methods • Includes simple record keeping tool

  13. Have a Conversation

  14. Make a Plan

  15. Prepare a Kit

  16. Conclusion • Training curriculum & accompanying materials facilitate replication in other sites. • Careful attention to building relationships with community & nurturing promoters

  17. Activity 9: Preparing for Emergencies RULES: • Form two teams • 30 seconds to state how the object is related to emergency preparedness • Must state if this an essential item or not • Incorrect answers allow the other team to answer • Points are awarded to the team that can correctly answer the two questions

  18. Mario in Florida: 907-444-8765

  19. Montgomery County Public Schools Emergency Preparedness Plans

  20. For Emergencies call: 911

  21. Latino Health Promoter Curriculum • Modification/Use-Can be implemented with any Health Promoter or outreach program that works with the Latino community. • Available for free through Montgomery APC’s webpage

  22. Contact Information • E-mail us: MontgomeryAPC@montgomerycountymd.gov • Visit our website: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apc

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