Conference Agenda – OnDemand Sessions (Prerecorded)

Prerecorded Lecture
(60-minutes)

It's Not Just for Adults…Resources and Strategies for Building Health Literacy Among Children and Teens | OnDemand

Kate Blackburn, MSW
Director, Practice & Prevention
Nemours Children's Health

Jamie Williams, M.Ed.
Manager, Intellectual Property & Curriculum Design
Nemours Children's Health

Objectives:

1. Map a process for co-developing content to build health literacy skills with members of target audience(s)
2. Describe strategies for incorporating health literacy best practices into content creation and use
3. Locate, review, and/or use open access materials featured in this session

Session Summary:

While adults are the focus of most efforts to build health literacy, there is consensus among the nation’s leading health policy and advocacy organizations that adolescents and children require guidance, education, and planning to manage their own health care as they become adults. This session will present an array of publicly available activities and materials appropriate for use in home, community, and school settings to improve health literacy knowledge, skills, and behavior. In addition, the session will spotlight real world examples of how health literacy best practices can be woven into the creation and use of content.

Prerecorded Lecture
(60-minutes)

Learner Perspectives on Health Literacy Education in Undergraduate Curriculum: A Panel Discussion | OnDemand

Joyvina Evans, PhD MSPH MSA
Assistant Professor
Howard University

Taylor M. Gwinn
Student - Howard University

Karina Jackson
Student - Howard University

Alyssia Potts
Student - Howard University

Taylor Hogan
Student - Howard University

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate ways to integrate health literacy into curriculum to help learners improve health and well-being of their community
2. Learn about the health literacy knowledge and skills obtained from the panelists and how they plan to use it in industry
3. Gain a deeper perspective on the importance of incorporating health literacy training into undergraduate health programs

Session Summary:

Undergraduate learners enrolled in health programs are enthusiastic about their education, helping their community, and future career opportunities. This discussion will highlight the need for incorporating health literacy education into undergraduate degree programs. The panel consists of graduating seniors representing a Health Management program who will share how their learning associated with Health Literacy and Implicit Bias have equipped them to engage with diverse communities and work to improve health literacy and health equity gaps. Institutions that commit to including training on health literacy, implicit bias, and health equity will better prepare students for industry and beyond.

Prerecorded Lecture
(60-minutes)

Libraries with Heart: Addressing Hypertension Through Creative Partnerships
| OnDemand

Kendra Auberry, MLS
Librarian
Indian River State College

Brittani Jean-Philippe, MPH, MCHES
Community Impact Director
American Heart Association

Objectives:

1. Identify ways to build meaningful community partnerships to increase access to health information and resources
2. Learn how to create promotional materials to publicize community-based health project
3. Understand how to develop a successful evaluation plan for community-based health project

Session Summary:

Through a partnership between the American Heart Association and Indian River State College, residents have access to blood pressure monitors using their library cards. Patrons can now check out blood pressure monitors and they also gain access to a toolkit on how to accurately monitor their blood pressure. Also librarians are trained on how to connect patrons to low-cost clinical care as needed. Session will share planning process, promotional strategies, and evaluation plan.

Prerecorded Lecture
(30-minutes)

How to Use and Create Videos for Patient Education | OnDemand

Emma Kouguell, MFA
Patient Education Content Specialist
Fred Hutch

Objectives:

1. Evaluate whether a project idea would make a strong video
2. Advocate for and guide colleagues on "video distribution plans," which are essential to video usage and success
3. Start or improve their video project process, such as through new knowledge about video production, tools, and tips

Session Summary:

When should you use video for patient education? And how should you go about making one? In this session, you will learn how to decide when to use video in patient education, what type of content makes strong videos, options for creating videos, and an overview of the video production process. You will also learn about video distribution plans, tips for working with subject-matter experts, and how to grow your video skills.

Prerecorded Lecture
(30-minutes)

A Caregiver's Perspective: Please Prioritize Caregiver Health Literacy | OnDemand

Amy Hedman-Robertson, PhD, MCHES
Professor
University of St. Thomas

Objectives:

1. After attending this session, attendees will be able to List three common challenges family caregivers of older adults experience that could be alleviated with improved health literacy
2. After attending this session, attendees will be able to State three reasons why family caregivers should be targeted populations for health literacy interventions
3. After attending this session, attendees will be able to Describe three practical strategies health care organizations and professionals can employ to address health literacy needs of family caregivers

Session Summary:

In 2019, 16% of the US population was aged 65+. Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Older adults with chronic diseases have higher risk of becoming disabled and needing assistance. Research exists on older adults’ health literacy and various health outcomes, less is known about caregivers’ health literacy. This presentation highlights one caregiver’s experiences providing care and navigating health information and systems for a loved one living with chronic disease and physical disability. Practical ideas for how health care professionals and organizations can provide health literacy supports to caregivers will be provided.

Prerecorded Lecture
(60-minutes)

Policy Proposals to Address Health Literacy Gaps - Recommendations Across the Healthcare Spectrum | On Demand

Katherine Sacks, PhD
Associate Director
Milken Institute

Objectives:

1. Understand and explain the existing health literacy gaps and disparities in the US
2. Identify policies targeted to address these gaps and disparities
3. Identify and advocate for the solutions of relevance to their own work/field

Session Summary:

Drawing on the findings from the Milken Institute's report on Health Literacy, this session will present concrete policy recommendations to those at all levels and in different areas of the public health and healthcare infrastructure that can serve to address specific shortcomings and disparities in US health literacy.

Prerecorded Lecture
(30-minutes)

Medical Gaslighting and Gatekeeping is Antithetical to Improving Health Literacy and Outcomes | OnDemand

Terri Y. McGuire, MPH, MHS, PA-C
Health Literacy Consultant
eVolve Health and Wellness Community

Objectives:

1. Correctly identify examples of medical gaslighting and gatekeeping
2. Implement best practices that prevent medical gaslighting and gatekeeping
3. Make recommendations that can help to transform organizational culture

Session Summary:

This session will include case studies that highlight how medical gaslighting and gatekeeping places limitations on available health options, which in turn jeopardizes patient's knowledge and understanding along with health outcomes. This presentation is crafted thoughtfully to challenge the perpetuation of medical gaslighting and gatekeeping and provide solutions and resources that can help to transform care delivery by healthcare institutions, organizations and providers.

Prerecorded Lecture
(30-minutes)

Importance of Health Literacy for New Nurses | OnDemand

Michele L. Lopez, DHED, MA, RN
Assistant Professor-Nursing, Course Coordinator
Pace University

Objectives:

1. At the completion of the presentation, workshop participants will be able to describe the role nurses play to promote and improve health literacy.
2. At the completion of the presentation, workshop participants will be able to Identify potential challenges which impair graduate nurses from integrating client health literacy into individualized client treatment plans.
3. At the completion of the presentation, workshop participants will be able to describe potential strategies and initiatives which will enhance health literacy.

Session Summary:

This session will address the important role nurses play in health literacy and offer creative methods to address their issue.

Prerecorded Lecture
(60-minutes)

Health Literacy 101 | OnDemand

Michael Villaire, MSLM
President/CEO
Institute for Healthcare Advancement

Objectives:

1. Define health literacy and describe the prevalence of poor health literacy in the United States.
2. Discuss the general characteristics, abilities, and challenges of those with poor health literacy skills.
3. Discuss the general characteristics, abilities, and challenges of those with poor health literacy skills.

Session Summary:

This session will provide an overview of the scope of low health literacy, including frequencies among the general population, general characteristics, abilities and challenges of persons with low health literacy, and the cost of poor health literacy (both in terms of human suffering and dollars).

Prerecorded Lecture
(60-minutes)

Digital Health Literacy – training Tools to Help Patients Have the Digital Skills Necessary to Access Healthcare | OnDemand

Theresa E. Sladek, M.A.
Strategic Partnerships and Northstar Business Development Manager
Literacy Minnesota

Objectives:

1. Describe the components of digital equity and understand the importance of basic digital literacy to achieving equitable health care.
2. Approach state planning committees working on the Digital Equity Act to advocate for patient needs and funding.
3. Locate and use free Northstar Digital literacy assessments and practice lessons on basic digital literacy, including an assessment on making telehealth appointments.

Session Summary:

As healthcare providers rely increasingly on telehealth, knowledge of basic digital skills are a requirement for equitable patient participation. Those without these skills are often from underserved groups. A social determinant of health, digital health literacy is a need to address if equity in health care is to be achieved. Northstar Digital Literacy can help close the equity gap in healthcare services though our free and low-cost assessments, instructor-led curricula, self-directed online practice lessons, and reports. Join us to find out how you and your organization can help close the digital literacy gap for the patients and learners you serve!