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Implementation Of Pediatric Behavioral And Developmental Health Screening Tools At Student-Run Free Clinics In Philadelphia Shelters, Renee Li, Jasmine Miller, Martin Henry, Do, Bob Motley, Md, David Beckmann, Md, Mph
Implementation Of Pediatric Behavioral And Developmental Health Screening Tools At Student-Run Free Clinics In Philadelphia Shelters, Renee Li, Jasmine Miller, Martin Henry, Do, Bob Motley, Md, David Beckmann, Md, Mph
Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit
Background & Project Aims
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Children experiencing homelessness (CEH) are at increased risk for behavioral health problems: 78% show behavioral problems, academic delays, or depression.1
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Recent research suggests an increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among people experiencing homelessness.2,3
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Psychosocial challenges are exacerbated by limited access to behavioral health and developmental disability screening, which is essential for early intervention.4-6
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Recent studies have found that behavioral health screening in shelters is feasible, can generate a large number of referrals, and can be carried out by a student-run clinic without significantly disrupting workflow.7,8
Improving Behavioral Health Counseling Scheduling Rates On Same Day Of Referral, Benjamin Rogers, Md, Rachel Pallay, Md, Edward Delesky, Md, Meg Broderick, Md, Jade Enright, Md, Eunice Choe, Md
Improving Behavioral Health Counseling Scheduling Rates On Same Day Of Referral, Benjamin Rogers, Md, Rachel Pallay, Md, Edward Delesky, Md, Meg Broderick, Md, Jade Enright, Md, Eunice Choe, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Posters
Background
- Studies suggest 1 in 5 adults in the US suffer from mental illness, with up to 46% of Philadelphia residents reporting poor mental health.
- Care integration beginning with primary care physician evaluation and management is becoming more common.
- Behavioral health counseling (BHC), provided by a primary physician and trained psychologist, is vital in management of mental health conditions.
- Studies suggest same-day scheduling of follow up appointments improves treatment adherence.
- Goal: Improve BHC scheduling rates on same-day of initial referral.