Addressing Health Equity for Black CYSHCN

Description

​​The National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home team reviewed several data sources on equity and medical home for non-White children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Through the analysis of this quantitative data, it was found African American and Black CYSHCN are less likely than their White counterparts to receive care through a medical home and within a well-functioning system (one example of several highlighting inequities faced by African American and Black CYSHCN).

Similarly, from qualitative feedback from African American and Black families of CYSHCN through the virtual roundtable (July 2021) it was highlighted that there is a strong need for more education and training for pediatricians in implementing equitable care. The purpose of this activity is to provide education and training to pediatricians and allied health professionals on how to implement an equitable, culturally responsive, and family-centered medical home for African American and Black CYSHCN.

Learning Objectives

Topic 1: Historical Trauma of Racism and Ableism in Pediatric Medicine

Objective 1 - Distinguish between terms related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

Objective 2 - Discuss the role of racism, including structural racism, and ableism in medicine and how this historical trauma continues to impact Black CYSHCN and their families.

Objective 3 - Describe why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matters in building stronger relationships with Black CYSHCN and their families.

Objective 4 - Identify strategies participants can implement in pediatric practice to acknowledge historical trauma of racism and ableism in medicine and be a support and ally for Black CYSHCN and their families.

Topic 2: Increasing Equitable Care for Black CYSHCN through Medical Home

Objective 1 - Illustrate the role of families as critical partners in the medical home setting with special emphasis on disparities. 

Objective 2 - Propose practical strategies to increase meaningful family engagement with Black CYSHCN and their families to build stronger relationships with their child’s pediatrician.

Topic 3: Intentionally Engage Black Fathers in their Child’s Care 

Objective 1 - Demonstrate the importance of the role of Black fathers in their child’s health care. 

Objective 2 - Recommend practical strategies to increase inclusion of Black fathers within the child’s medical home. 

Topic 4: Systems of Care for Black CYSHCN and Their Families 

Objective 1 - Understand the discrimination, disparities and barriers Black CYSHCN and their families experience in systems of care and the rights that help protect them.

Objective 2 - Illustrate the role of Title V and other key programs in improving care, promoting the medical home, and increasing equity for Black CYSHCN and their families.

Objective 3 - Demonstrate strategies for pediatricians to advocate for equity for Black CYSCHN.

Course Details

• Start Date: August 4, 2022
• Online Access Expires: August 3, 2025
• Credit Expires: August 3, 2025
• Activity Type: Asynchronous Online Course
• Course ID: 60199

Acknowledgements

The National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,100,000 with no funding from nongovernmental sources. The information or content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor are an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the US Government.

Faculty

Faculty:

• Moderator: Chuck Smith, MSW
• Topic 1: Diana Cejas, MD, MPH FAAP and Veronnie Faye Jones, MD, PhD, MSPH
• Topic 2: Kenya Parks, MD, MS, FAAP
• Topic 3: Zaneta Riley and David Armstrong
• Topic 4: Rishi Agrawal, MD, MPH, FAAP