South Western Sydney Local Health District’s Post

It's National Child Health Day! Our evidence-based practice briefs each focus on one domain of the WSCC Model related to health and learning. Each brief outlines steps that schools can take to focus on a particular aspect of child health: https://lnkd.in/d-ePh65F #HealthyKids #WholeChild

Featured resource: 'What are the shared decision-making experiences of adult children in regard to their parent/s’ health care in residential aged care facilities?' This paper explores the need to understand what is important from a family member's point of view to optimise shared decision-making and the care received. Staff and residential aged care facilities could also be assisted in developing strategies and training to encourage and implement this shared health decision-making. Read more here: https://ow.ly/mjWX50RA0u6

🌟 Why should health systems consider bringing in a Child Life Specialist? 🌟 💼💭 For health systems and organizations, integrating Child Life Specialists improves patient-centred care, enhances communication, and supports in children and families during tough times. Let's prioritize the well-being of all members of the family unit by recognizing the vital role of Child Life Specialists in healthcare settings. 💖 Alexandria Friesen #childlifespecialist #grief #diagnoses

RAND published a new report that unveils promising practices for implementing California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) services that are key to efforts to prevent and respond to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. The report focuses on four CalAIM services and benefits: adult and pediatric Enhanced Care Management (ECM), community health worker (CHW) benefits, and dyadic services. Read the research brief at https://lnkd.in/dD3GJU5W.

V@X101 is designed for Moms, Dads, & Healthcare Professionals who want to have confident & informed knowledge of whether or not **** are in their best interests to recommend, agree to, and/or administer. This course is also designed for parents of children w/ related injuries to impart information to help manage what, in many cases, can be life-long health challenges for their children. We only open this course once a year, so if you've been wanting more information on this sensitive subject, this is your chance. Click the link below to learn more. https://bit.ly/3zlWg3S

Article alert: ‘Identifying barriers and facilitators for the effective diagnosis and provision of primary health care for otitis media from the perspective of carers of Aboriginal children’ - Gloria Lau, Roz Walker and team 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/d5aaik76 This particular finding (echoed in other papers including from Letitia Campbell and team) about parents and caregivers feeling dismissed when they raise concerns about their child’s ear health - we examined the relationship between parent/caregiver concern and their child’s clinical results and I have to say (in the words of Letitia and Trumaine Rankmore, investigators on our project) parents and caregiver ‘know what they’re talking about’. Our data shows that, overall, parents’ and caregivers’ concerns (and non-concerns) align with their child’s clinical results. They have predictive value as part of the ear health and hearing check battery. Looking forward to sharing this story soon.

📮 SURVEY | It's estimated that more than 1 in every 10 adults aged 60 and older has been a victim of elder mistreatment, and that figure is likely an underestimate as many more older people suffered from mistreatment during the pandemic. Trust for America's Health is partnering with EDC (Education Development Center) and the National Alliance for Caregiving to develop tools and guidance to support public health roles in preventing and addressing elder mistreatment. Help guide their efforts in developing this resource by participating in this survey. Responses are anonymous and will take no more than 10 minutes: https://ow.ly/93lx50RsGQ5 The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative | American Public Health Association | Gerontological Society of America (GSA)

Did You Know?💡 📈 Patients with long-term primary care relationships experience better health outcomes. ❌ But more than half of American adults lack access to meaningful primary care services. This gap is a serious challenge— and an opportunity to create healthier communities. Let’s work together to make primary care accessible to everyone! 💬 How has primary care made a difference in your life? Share your story in the comments!

Lord Darzi’s independent review on the state of health services in England has concluded that the service is in “serious trouble”, with long waiting lists, a deterioration in the nation’s underlying health, and problems for people accessing services. Focusing on children, the review highlights soaring demand for child health services, with too many babies, children and young people waiting years for treatment. We welcome the spotlight that this review has shone on the current state of services and are keen to work with the new government to push ahead with their plans to create the healthiest generation of children ever. https://buff.ly/3TsUkA9

We hear it all the time: what gets measured gets done. When it comes to combatting illnesseslike #pneumonia in children, getting good quality of care includes the the #ExperienceOfCare care for both children AND their families. But understanding the experience of care of both children and their caregivers is limited, and if we can’t understand it, we can’t measure it. Recognizing this gap, MOMENTUM Knowledge Accelerator has reviewed the frameworks and measurement guidance around young children and their caregivers’ experiences during health visits. Download the full scoping review here: https://lnkd.in/eAmx2sNR #MOMENTUM4Kids #WorldPneumoniaDay