ECHO On-Demand
ECHO Sessions offered on an On-Demand basis
Project ECHO's goal is to improve outcomes for Kansans by increasing everyone's ability to treat and manage complex health care challenges in their own communities with the right knowledge, at the right place, at the right time.
These sessions are available for on-demand viewing during the active dates and include downloadable materials in PDF format.
About the Series
The Building Healthy Communities 2024 ECHO: Patient Engagement and Social Determinants in Underserved Communities series is designed to deepen learners' understanding of the critical factors affecting patient well-being in Kansas. Six sessions will explore the importance of patient engagement, strategies for addressing social determinants of health, and the complex effects of social determinants on individuals and communities. This series is tailored for Kansas primary care physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians (PAs, NPs, APRNs), behavioral health clinicians, social workers, community health workers, patient and nurse navigators, and care coordinators.
Courses
- Course One - Barriers to specialty care in critical access areas
- Course Two - Housing and health outcomes
- Course Three - Medicaid and health insurance disparities
- Course Four - Supporting patient engagement in Indigenous populations
- Course Five - Food security and nutrition as social determinants of health
- Course Six - Navigating the overlaps in social determinants of health
Funder Statements
- This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,204,879 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
- This ANEW: Grow and Stay project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2.58 million with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The ANEW: Grow and Stay project period runs from 07/01/2023 to 06/30/2027. The contents are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information visit HRSA.gov.
About the Series
The Lead Poisoning 2024 ECHO: Equipping Clinicians to Address Lead Exposure in Kansas Communities series is designed to provide primary care providers, pediatricians, community healthcare workers, and public health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively engage families and educate them about the critical risks associated with lead poisoning. This comprehensive program features training led by public health experts and clinical specialists, supplemented by engaging, case-based learning. By participating in this series, healthcare professionals will graduate with a thorough understanding of potential sources of lead exposure, its impact on the human body, how to identify individuals at risk of lead poisoning and when to screen and test them, best practices in communicating the importance of lead testing, and how to collaborate with colleagues in medicine and public and community health to prevent lead exposure and testing issues.
Series Objectives
- Explain sources of lead exposure, the effects of lead poisoning on the human body, and how lead exposure can be prevented.
- Identify who is at risk for lead poisoning and when and how patients should be screened and tested for lead poisoning.
- Describe best practices related to medical management of lead poisoning and education of patients and families on the risks of lead exposure.
- Communicate the benefits of pediatric blood lead testing to families and patients.
- Describe roles of clinicians, public health, and other partners and programs in lead testing and prevention.
Courses
- Course One - Lead Exposure 101: Sources and Risk
- Course Two - Statistics, Screening, and Testing: Who, How, and When?
- Course Three - Taking the Lead on Lead Toxicity and Management
- Course Four - Preventing and Mitigating Lead Exposure
- Course Five - Lead Poisoning Programs, Resources, and Guidance
Funder Statements
This project is supported by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas.
KUMC Project ECHO thanks the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for their support of this ECHO series.
This series’ ongoing continuing education opportunities are supported by the Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (MAPEHSU).