Empowering Communities: A Collaborative Approach to Community Mammogram Screening

Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Continue Empowering communities: A collaborative approach Empowering Communities: A collaborative approach to community mammogram screening In this training module, participants will learn the benefits of bringing a breast center event into an underserved community and review the collaboration efforts between local people and businesses. Welcome Objectives Select each button to learn more Objective 1 Objective 1 Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 2 Objective 2 Objective 2 Objective 2 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 3 Objective 3 Objective 3 Objective 3 Objective 3 Objective 4 Objective 5 Objective 5 Objective 5 Objective 5 Objective 5 Objective 5 Objectives 5. Describe effective methods to measure the success of community screening events. 4. Identify high-risk populations and understand the underlying reasons for their vulnerability. 3. Emphasize the importance and advantages of community events in addressing breast cancer. 2. Provide up-to-date information on breast cancer statistics to increase community awareness. 1. Outline a clear and actionable/reproducible roadmap for implementing a community screening event. ? Why is screening important for women? Early detection of cancer Detect a potential health disorder Feel your best at every stage of life Make or correct lifestyle changes Less time spent worrying, more time living best life Greatest risk factor for some diseases Women are at higher risk Half the population Cervical cancer screening Colorectal cancer screening Breast cancer screening Blood pressure test Lipid panel Diabetes / Pre-Diabetes screening Bone Density Why is screening important? ? Value of screening mammograms – Do mammograms save lives? Trials have found that a significant 15%-20% reduction in breast cancer mortality with mammographic screening in women 40-69 years of age.1 Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.² ¹Mayo Clinic Health System, October 20, 2021 ²Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 25, 2023 Do mammograms save lives? ? Value of screening mammograms “Gold Standard” Noninvasive Reduces breast cancer deaths Improves odds of survival Help avoid more extensive treatment Value of screening mammograms ? Mammography Availability Mammography availability ? Mammography Availability Mammography availability ? Needs and Benefits What is keeping a high number of the population from getting the care that they need? Needs and Benefits ? What is poverty? Not having enough money to meet basic needs including food, clothing and shelter¹ A family of four with an income of $30,000 or lower. (2023)² Lack of the basic capacity to participate effectively in society³ 12.4% of Americans live in poverty4 Deep poverty is household with a total cash income below 50% of its poverty threshold5 1New Nouveau Brunswick Canada 2Healthcare.gov 3top TB Partnership TB Research 4Jeremy Ney, The Surprising Poverty Levels Across the U.S., Time, October 4, 2023 5Center for Poverty & Inequality What is poverty? ? High risk population High risk population Women and children are not the only population group at high risk. Several groups are at risk, including but not limited to: people with disabilites, limited english proficiency, chronic health conditions, older adults, people in institutions, low socioeconomic status, limited access to transportation, homelessness, and people with a drug dependency. all of these populations are at high risk. ? Who are the underserved? Population that do not have adequate access to medical care: Rural areas Elderly Low-literacy Blue collar Poor populations Limited English proficiency Minorities Women / Children 33% Who are the underserved? ? Target audience The basic facts about women living in poverty: Race and Ethnicity Marital and parental status Age Disability Status Sexual orientation and gender identity Bias Target audience ? Building Partnerships Building Partnerships ? Partnering with local Health Care Providers Identify & select community partners Provide medical expertise & state-of-the-art equipment Organize HCP radiology screenings and doctor’s visits Plan community events & outreach programs Provide back-end logistical support Goal: Reach Empower Educate Help Building Partnerships ? Changing numbers: Making mammograms accessible and affordable 8% dip in breast cancer screening rates in communities of color and low income due to the pandemic.2 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.1 Majority of women affected were in minority groups.3 Why are we doing this? ? Breast cancer initiative At no cost to the patient, we bring the equipment ​to their community. We put the comfort of the patient first, to create ​a positive experience. We collaborate with a community partner chosen by the HCP to unite the local community through education and support. Community has built trusted relationships Breast cancer initiative Select each button to learn more The equation that saves lives Siemens Healthineers Siemens Healthineers Siemens Healthineers HCP HCP Siemens & HCP Siemens & HCP Equation saves lives Identify community partners Determine additional outreach activities (e.g., Student education, community center involvement, churches, local business enrichment) Siemens Healthineers support if needed: Marketing to community Physicist testing for ACR Identify Roles Radiology Manager Reading Physician Marketing/PR director Community Partner for outreach (Siemens Healthineers support) Physicist for ACR accreditation if required IT manager Patient follow-up Mobile Mammography unit Technologists to perform exams (or also training to HCP Techs) Project Manager Help in submitting accreditation paperwork Support in event organization Event supplies (giveaways/food/etc.) Patient education support  PR and marketing support activities ? Partnering to serve the underserved: Mammography Outreach Program Ingredients for success: 2 weeks 1 Mammo Unit 2 dedicated technologists Passionate partners Endless volunteer support Outcomes that save lives: Women receive free mammograms Positive findings Exponential number of lives touched Collaborative partnership Breast cancer initiative ? Barriers A barrier is a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress. Select each number to learn more about these barriers. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Barriers Success factors Giveaway’s Shopping bags Snacks/drinks Patient education pamphlets Accessibility Ease of access Cost Safety 24-hour security Adequate lighting Trust Build relationships Community involvement Barrier - Giveaways Health Fairs Other screening services Target women / children Food Water Door prizes 2021 – supermarket parking lot: 241 screenings 2022 – school parking lot: 181 screenings 2023 – supermarket parking lot: 335 screenings 2024 – supermarket parking lot: 350 screenings Penn Medicine Mobile Event These are the five A’s of Access to Care: A ffordability What can the patient afford to pay? A vailability Provider resources and staff A ccessibility Location, can the patient get to the facility? A ccomodation Facilities available hours, are they open late or have weekend hours? A cceptability Does the patient prefer a female doctor? Multilingual? Need a translator? Barrier - Accessibility A safe environment needs to be provided for all who decide to come and trust that their needs will be taken care of. If a single mom comes with their children, they need to feel that the environment is safe. Patients Family members Healthcare workers Volunteers Mobile mammo truck Clear signage Adequate lighting No fear of tripping/falling Emotionally safe Barrier - Safety There has to be an element of trust. Women are placing their trust in the healthcare system. They will want to know things such as: Is this reliable? Is there integrity? Is there consistency? Are they competent? Barrier - Trust Three barriers to healthcare Lack of insurance: One of the largest barriers Less likely to receive preventive care Out of pocket medical cost Poor access to transportation: Inconvenient / unreliable Possible health factors preventing ability to get to transportation Limited healthcare resources: Expanding access to health services Social, cultural and geographic barriers Increase efficiency of health care delivery Select to close Select each button to learn more Measuring success Penn Medicine Penn Medicine Penn Medicine MUSC MUSC Wake Med Wake Med Summary Summary Measuring success This.is.SUCCESS! Increase in mammograms Building relationships in communities Gaining more partnerships Detecting breast cancer earlier Learning from every event to make future events the best they can be Free Screening Mammogram Event The City of Raleigh is considered urban with a population of 489,977 and a poverty rate of 11.81%. The percentage of uninsured citizens is 10.4%. About 17% of residents are non-English speaking. The “Triangle” health services are ranked among the best in the world. Barriers to healthcare: Lack of health insurance Poor access to transportation Limited healthcare resources A total of 305 uninsured women received free mammograms 64 women were walk-ins who were accommodated Multiple repeat patients from the previous year 24 partnering agencies helped identify women in need Local agencies target non-English speaking communities Free Screening Mammogram Event The city of Lancaster is a rural town with a population of about 9,000 and 35% of the population live below the poverty line. The percentage of uninsured citizens is 13.6%. A total of 128 screening mammograms were provided to women in the area. Rural community part of MUSC’s commitment to health equity and providing care in rural communities. For most participants – first mammogram! Asking if they can do it again Barriers to healthcare include: Unsure when to see a doctor/access services Work schedule constraints Fear Inability to afford co-pays The city of Philadelphia has a poverty rate of 23% and 11% live in deep poverty, on less than $13,000 per year Half of West Philadelphia residents live in poverty Barriers for the underserved: Unequal access to healthcare Lack of education Stigma Racism Cost (remains the number one barrier in healthcare) Statistics 335 Mammograms performed Several return patients Free Screening Mammogram Event Disclaimer Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. 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Start Assessment Select the best answer. ? 10% - 15% 25% - 30% Question 1 of 6 Trials have found that a _____ reduction in breast cancer mortality with mammographic screening in women 40-69 years of age. 15% - 20% 20% - 25% Multiple Choice Select the best answer. ? four nine Question 2 of 6 One in _____ women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. six eight Multiple Choice Select the best answer. ? four nine Question 3 of 6 There was an _____% dip in breast cancer screening rates in communities of color and low income due to the pandemic. six eight Multiple Choice Select the best answer. ? True Question 4 of 6 It is the role of the Health Care Provider partner to provide any necessary patient follow up that may be warranted. False Multiple Choice ? Select all that apply. Question 5 of 6 The three main barriers to healthcare are: Lack of insurance Poor access to transportation Availability Limited healthcare resources Multiple Answer Trust Community involvement Safety Adequate lighting Giveaways Patient education pamphlets Drag each response from the right column to its corresponding item in the left column. Match the corresponding success factors. Accessibility ? Question 6 of 6 Cost Matching Retry Assessment Results %Quiz1.ScorePercent%% %Quiz1.PassPercent%% Continue YOUR SCORE: PASSING SCORE: Results Slide You have exceeded your number of assessment attempts. Exit You did not pass the course. Select Retry to continue. Congratulations. You passed the course. Exit To access your Certificate of Completion, select the Certificates tab from the learning activity overview page. You can also access the certificate from your PEPconnect transcript. 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