NEW!
Women's Health Practice Bulletin 2020
Health care providers and community workers are busy. The time that they have with patients/clients is valuable and important. The intent of this practice bulletin is to provide key information and tips to make the most of those important encounters. Additional resources and information for professionals are available at
BeforeandBeyond.org
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Pilot Testing in a Pandemic
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Have you been wondering how your team is to keep up with the Preconception CoIIN pilot testing among all the recent COVID-19 related clinical distractions, office disruptions, and virtual changes? Well, enter the PDSA cycle. Wait? Haven’t we already done those? We’ve had the trainings, developed this dummy code, and asked the questions. So why revisit PDSAs now?
We have all been going through a disconcerting time with disruptions every day, sometimes down to the second. PDSAs can help us keep our “head in the game”.
Plan, Do, Study, Act cycles include very small, incremental changes that can lead to big learning. Testing on a small scale is also an important way of reducing people’s fear of change. Small scale testing is easier to analyze and help assess what might not work as we scale up. Testing on a big scale can be hard as we may not know which part of the test caused an issue or roadblock.
So, if you are currently testing a questionnaire on women’s wellness with all of Drs. Smith and Randel’s patients, consider scaling back to just testing from 8-10am, or test with more providers but with fewer questionnaires each (1-2 each), or test only on one clinic wellness day or simulate the process with a coworker via phone. You will continue to gain knowledge about the workflow, predictions, observations, qualitative data, and what to do during the next test cycle. Keep communication open about your findings. How about using a bulletin board with sticky notes, group emails once a week, morning huddles, or group texts? Get creative!
If you and your team decide to try one of these – hey, it’s a PDSA! It might be necessary to take a break from rigorous testing right now as some of our roles have had to change, but the small scale PDSA is a low-risk way to test hunches, assumptions, and new processes that have undergone some recent adaptions. What can you test on a small scale today?
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Zoom'd Out?
Check out our newest approach to visual learning
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With the times changing and our world embracing virtual learning, we have been researching new ways to disseminate information that is engaging and visually appealing. The stories you share with us are exciting and dynamic and we want to tell them in that exact same way. Rather than simply relying on zoom presentations, we are excited to begin incorporating graphic facilitation in our sessions. This method of active learning uses images to lead, translate and summarize the goal of large group conversations. Read the blog,
Making the Most of Graphic Facilitation
to get an idea of what's to come!
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Showing Love Through an Uncertain Time
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COVID-19 has impacted our lives, and for many, our mental well-being. With so much uncertainty and so much evolving so quickly, it's no wonder many are feeling more anxious. With social distancing measures in place, we aren't always able to cope in ways we might have before. While we can't hug a friend or go to a local fitness class, we can find ways to connect and cope with our anxieties in other ways. Below are some tips to show love to ourselves and check on our loved ones as well.
- Limit screen time - especially news: too much research and reading about the coronavirus can have a negative impact on our minds and bodies.
- Stick to a routine - including waking up and going to bed around the same times, making sure you give yourself time to move your body.
- Plan meals - this helps ensure you are eating healthy each day.
- Get outdoors - make it a point to get outside every single day. Rain or shine - get some fresh air.
- Plan a video call - connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Be sure to check on your friends and make sure they are safe and supported.
Telehealth visits are a great way to talk with a professional about any
concerns you have. Here are good mental health resources:
- Visit MentalHealth.gov for more information on mental health conditions and how to get help if you are experiencing mental health challenges.
- Use this Screening Tool from Mental Health American to help understand different types of mental health challenges. Mental Health America also has resources and tools to help you manage your mental health issues. If you screen positive for a mental health condition, they will recommend resources.
- OK2Talk is an online resource that serves as a safe space where teens and young adults can share about their experiences with mental health challenges.
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EveryWomanNC is offering our community curriculum via Facebook Live! This week's topic:
Folic Acid and a recipe walkthrough with ShowYourLoveToday Ambassadors, Drea Mora and Abigail Earley.
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Women's Health Week
National Women's Health Week is May 10-16th. While this has been an uncertain and hard time in our country, we have unique opportunities to support women in new ways. This pandemic had shown a spotlight on the faults in our systems. Organizations are being pushed to make changes and find innovative ways to support women's wellness. The use of telehealth has surged in the past few weeks, which has opened doors for many women to seek virtual help and connect with providers in different ways. What still rings true: the need for real connection, timely and trustworthy information, and uplifting messages and support. #ShowYourLoveToday takes on a whole new meaning during a time of physical distancing!
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Join Us!
Working in the Clouds: New Reality, New Norm
Tune into a conversation about Tele-Health and Transitioning Our Connections to a Virtual Platform
Presented by Kenn Harris, Senior Project Director at The National Institute for Children's Health Quality
Date: May 4th, 2020
Time: 3-4pm ET
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This event will be recorded and archived on beforeandbeyond.org.
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COMING SOON:
The Latest in Contraception Series by Patty Cason!
We're excited to continue our partnership with Patty Cason, RN, MS, FNP-BC, President,
Envision SRH
. Patty will be recording a 3 part series on specific methods in May. Then we will be hosting a live webinar event with her on
June 5th at 12pm ET.
Stay tuned!
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Save the Date!
The virtual Preconception CoIIN meeting will be held on May 18th and 19th.
Each state team will have a chance to share their CoIIN story with
Giselle Chow
, a graphic facilitator from San Francisco. See her work below!
At 12:30 on both days, all teams are invited to connect for a 1.5 hour learning session.
Day 1 features a panel on substance use and preconception health. Day 2 features strategies for sustaining change.
We can't wait to connect and learn together!
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Raising Voices for Change
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Thank you to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance for the amazing content they shared during Black Maternal Health Week!
BMHW20: Webinar Series Recordings Now Available!
NATAL Takeover + Premiere
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The Latest
Keep up with preconception research in the US and around the globe - sign up for the bi-weekly email Cheryl
here
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A few clips from the April email:
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