The Hmong Women 50+ Years Old Project: A Culturally Competent Care Approach

Presented by Mai Chao Duddeck and Sarah Havens

Abstract

An outcome of the 2021 Cancer Needs Assessment stated that a significant number of Hmong women in La Crosse County were not up to date on their preventive care such as mammograms. In collaboration with multiple departments across Gundersen, a special event was held to address the multi-dimensional needs with culturally sensitive practice. Identified Hmong women patients who were over the age of 50 were invited to attend a culturally responsive event planned specifically for them. This presentation shares details about the approach and lessons learned from the experience.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of the needs regarding the targeted population and the barriers involved.
• Gain knowledge about relevant health preventive measures through a culturally sensitive approach.
• Have awareness of providing care to a targeted population that is culturally responsive and sensitive to identified needs.

Presented by Kelly Olson, PA-C;  Brandi Richter, BSN, RN, CCRN; and Angie Haugen, RN, BSN

Abstract

The role of bedside nursing provides a powerful opportunity to participate in a dynamic healthcare team that functions with a shared goal of compassionate, efficient and optimal patient care.  Factors unique to the nursing role can help or hinder the goal to perform at the maximal scope of practice in order to protect and serve the patient.  In the setting of the pandemic, such factors were maximally stressed revealing a susceptibility to Moral Injury in the healthcare team that was not previously identified or prepared for.  Working through the pandemic, identifying risk factors and evaluating team dynamics can guide efforts to reduce this risk.  Raising the voices of the nursing staff working at the intersection of pandemic stressors and healthcare team dynamics helps the team at large recognize opportunities for improvement in awareness, concentrated efforts for preparation through training, and improved practices or strategies for facilitating healing from Moral Injury.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Moral Injury particular to healthcare workers drawing on experiences from treating COVID-19 in the community that exacerbated predispositions to injury in the healthcare team.
2. Identify factors unique to the nursing role, as it functions in the greater healthcare team, that can contribute to marginalization of this healthcare worker.
3. Review opportunities, in education and practice, that can guide both new and experienced healthcare workers how to effectively, compassionately, and efficiently function in the healthcare team to provide the best level care appropriate to the acutely admitted patient and the patient’s support system as well as reduce the risk of Moral Injury in the bedside staff.

Moral Injury in the Health Care Team; A Side Effect of the Pandemic

Presented by Kelly Olson, PA-C;  Brandi Richter, BSN, RN, CCRN; and Angie Haugen, RN, BSN

Abstract

The role of bedside nursing provides a powerful opportunity to participate in a dynamic healthcare team that functions with a shared goal of compassionate, efficient, and optimal patient care.  Factors unique to the nursing role can help or hinder the goal to perform at the maximal scope of practice in order to protect and serve the patient.  In the setting of the pandemic, such factors, were maximally stressed revealing a susceptibility to Moral Injury in the healthcare team that was not previously identified or prepared for.  Working through the pandemic, identifying risk factors and evaluating team dynamics can guide efforts to reduce this risk.  Raising the voices of the nursing staff working at the intersection of pandemic stressors and healthcare team dynamics helps the team at large recognize opportunities for improvement in awareness, concentrated efforts for preparation through training, and improved practices or strategies for facilitating healing from Moral Injury.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Moral Injury particular to healthcare workers drawing on experiences from treating COVID-19 in the community that exacerbated predispositions to injury in the healthcare team.
2. Identify factors unique to the nursing role, as it functions in the greater healthcare team, that can contribute to marginalization of this healthcare worker.
3. Review opportunities, in education and practice, that can guide both new and experienced healthcare workers how to effectively, compassionately, and efficiently function in the healthcare team to provide the best level care appropriate to the acutely admitted patient and the patient’s support system as well as reduce the risk of Moral Injury in the bedside staff.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing of People Living with Disability
 

Presented by Lacey Heward, CPS

Abstract
Adults living with a disability report mental health distress five times more than those without a disability. Without a primary mental health diagnosis, where do they turn for support? Let us explore the disparity between mental health and wellness regarding people living with a disability. 

Learning Objectives
1: Learn about Lacey's personal experience living with a disability and her continued journey of mental wellbeing. 
2:  Learn some of the barriers to mental health support for people with disabilities. 
3: Learn about two existing but underutilized mental health and wellbeing supports.

Partnering with Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Presented by Sarah Brown, MD, MPH; and Molly Sygulla, MD, PGY3

Abstract

Join us to discuss the health and wellbeing of our community members without stable secure shelter. We will explore principles of resiliency and states of survival through patient cases. We will discuss how trust and personal relationships are the keys that unlock the door built by community partnerships. From a public health, medical and fellow neighbor level we can keep learning to provide care, be supportive, and identify strengths within this community.

Learning Objectives
1: Explore the differences between resiliency and survival
2: Learn about challenges that face community members without shelter locally
3: Understand how patients experiencing homelessness are “left behind” in research and medical evidence.
4: Learn about caring for, and applying limited medical evidence to, patients experiencing homelessness

Partnering with Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Presented by Sarah Brown, MD, MPH; and Molly Sygulla, MD, PGY3

Abstract

Join us to discuss the health and wellbeing of our community members without stable secure shelter. We will explore principles of resiliency and states of survival through patient cases. We will discuss how trust and personal relationships are the keys that unlock the door built by community partnerships. From a public health, medical, and fellow neighbor level we can keep learning to provide care, be supportive, and identify strengths within this community.

Learning Objectives

1.   Explore the differences between resiliency and survival
2.   Learn about challenges that face community members without shelter locally
3.   Understand how patients experiencing homelessness are “left behind” in research and medical evidence

Learn about caring for, and applying limited medical evidence to, patients experiencing homelessness