National Academies: 5 Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Address Social Determinants of Health

1. Awareness: identifying the social risks and assets of specific patients and populations of patients.
2. Adjustment: adjusting clinical care to address social determinants of health
3. Assistance: connect patients with social needs to government and community resources
4. Alignment: assess the social care assets in the community, organize those assets to promote teamwork across organizations, and invest in assets to impact health outcomes
5. Advocacy: advocate for policies that promote the creation and distribution of assets or resources to address social determinants of health.

Notes: Note: from an article by Christoper Cheney, based on a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine entitled, "Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care."
Source: HealthLeaders Media, October 21, 2019
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