Aligning WIC nutritionist and primary care pediatricians on obesity prevention counseling strategies Katherine Shary RD LD Child Wellness Program Coordinator Strong4Life 2 Healthcare Gap Lack ID: 641278
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Community and Clinical LinkagesAligning WIC nutritionist and primary care pediatricians on obesity prevention counseling strategies
Katherine Shary RD, LD
Child Wellness Program CoordinatorSlide2
Strong4Life2Slide3
Healthcare GapLack of provider communication across different community sectorsWIC and Primary Care Pediatricians
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WIC
Over 50% of
pregnant
women and infants in Georgia receive WIC
Source: CDC National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 62, No. 4, December 10, 2013Slide5
Improved Quality of Care5Accurate sharing of patient information.
Increase
collaboration between WIC and
Pediatricians.
Ensure consistency
and efficiency of messages
and approach.
Obesity PreventionSlide6
Pilot ProjectSlide7
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Lessons LearnedImproved method of HIPPA compliant data sharing is needed.Communication across healthcare systems is difficult due to the usage of multiple EMRs.Referral process between WIC and pediatricians needs improvement.
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PCP
EMR
WIC
EMR
Patient
Identifiers /Demographics
Anthropometric & Biological Measures
Eating & Activity Patterns Assessment & Counseling Notes
Food insecurity assessment & Referrals
as Needed
Primary Care Provider
Client Identifiers /Demographics
Anthropometric & Biological Measures
Eating & Activity Patterns Assessment & Counseling Notes
Referrals as Needed
WIC Clinic
Health-E-Goal
System
Family
Study Enrollment