Result to guide this work:
- All babies have a healthy start with the opportunity to reach their full potential
Indicators identified to monitor progress in achieving this result:
- Infant mortality rate
- Disparity Ratio of African American and White infant mortality
o CLINICAL SHIFT
§ -Administrative approval and implementation
of evidence-based referral and intake processes to ensure Buncombe County
residents at greatest risk for LBW, preterm, infant death, and poor maternal
outcomes, as a result of structural racism, receive doula care, through MAHEC
§ -Work toward replication as a
HealthConnectOne site, to establish Sistas Caring 4 Sistas as a sustainable,
supported Community Health Worker program linked to other similar programs
nationally.
§ -Integrate community voice into clinic
structure and OB decision making by routinely collaborating with Mother to
Mother and Sistas Caring 4 Sistas to improve patient experience.
§ -Provide clinical education and ongoing
training for MAHEC Staff regarding Racial Equity.
o COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING
§ -Support and sustain doulas (and maintain
consistency of work). (e.g. ongoing training, appropriate infrastructure)
§ -Create guide of community resources for
addressing client’s social determinants of health needs for SC4S to use as they
refer clients.
§ -Improve understanding of community member
fears and concerns related to healthcare and social services in order to make
better connections to resources and strengthen relationships. (e.g. work with
Mother to Mother to identify fears)
o ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY CHANGE
§ -Provide resources and clinical and
community connections to bolster the Success Equation’s existing advocacy work
at local, regional, state and federal levels as it aligns with the NC
Perinatal Strategic Plan.
§ -Provide resources and leadership to
support policies necessary to realize guidelines, funding, and sustainability
for Community Health Workers/doulas in Buncombe County
For more information contact Deanna LaMotte
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