CCP Social Determinants of Health & Community Resources Flashcards
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Which of the following is considered a social determinant of health (SDOH) that chronic care professionals must assess?
Answer: Food insecurity and access to nutritious meals
Food insecurity is a key SDOH that directly impacts chronic disease management and patient health outcomes.
A CCP uses the PRAPARE screening tool primarily to:
Answer: Identify social needs that affect health outcomes
PRAPARE (Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks, and Experiences) is a standardized tool used to screen for social determinants of health.
When a patient with diabetes reports housing instability, the CCP's BEST first step is to:
Answer: Document and refer the patient to community social services
Documenting social needs and connecting patients to community resources is the appropriate care coordination response to housing instability.
Which federal program provides community-based support services most commonly leveraged by CCPs for low-income chronic disease patients?
Answer: Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs)
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans target chronically ill, low-income, or institutionalized beneficiaries and often include supplemental social support benefits.
A patient with COPD lives in a rural area and lacks transportation to medical appointments. The CCP should FIRST explore:
Answer: Telehealth visits or local transportation assistance programs
Telehealth and transportation assistance programs are evidence-based SDOH interventions that reduce care access barriers for rural patients.
Which organization maintains a national database of community resources (211 network) frequently used by CCPs to address SDOH?
Answer: United Way
United Way's 211 network is the primary US resource directory connecting individuals to local social services including food, housing, and health support.