CCP Social Determinants of Health & Community Resources Flashcards
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Which SDOH domain is MOST directly linked to poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Food insecurity
Food insecurity is most directly linked to poor glycemic control because patients may eat high-glycemic foods when healthy options are unavailable or unaffordable.
A CCP notices a patient's chronic conditions are worsening despite adherence to medication. The CCP should assess for:
Answer: Underlying social stressors such as job loss or domestic stress
Worsening health despite medication adherence often signals unaddressed social stressors that undermine overall wellness and self-management capacity.
In the context of CCP practice, 'warm handoffs' to community health workers are used to:
Answer: Facilitate personal introductions that increase trust and follow-through on referrals
A warm handoff involves a personal introduction between the care professional and the community health worker, improving patient trust and referral completion rates.
Which SDOH factor is MOST associated with increased emergency department utilization among chronic disease patients?
Answer: Low health literacy combined with lack of social support
Patients with low health literacy and inadequate social support are significantly more likely to use the emergency department as a primary care source.
When completing an SDOH screening, a CCP discovers a patient experiences intimate partner violence (IPV). The CCP must:
Answer: Follow mandatory reporting laws and provide safe resource referrals per state guidelines
CCPs must comply with applicable mandatory reporting laws while offering trauma-informed support and safe resources such as hotlines and shelters.
The 'Health Leads' model used in chronic care settings is designed to:
Answer: Connect patients to community resources directly from the clinical encounter
The Health Leads model embeds trained advocates in clinical settings to connect patients with community resources that address SDOH during or immediately after clinical visits.