Youth Care Champion

In this CME Outfitters Snack, part of a series on health equity, expert faculty will review EPSDT standards for screening, diagnostic, and treatment services, including required documentation for coverage for children and adolescents. Faculty will integrate evidence-based approaches, including use of age-appropriate developmental and behavioral screening tools within the EPSDT framework to identify and address common pediatric conditions in diverse populations. Learners will be guided to strengthen behavioral health screening, risk assessment, referral, and follow-up for Medicaid-enrolled children and adolescents using culturally sensitive and family-centered strategies.

In this CME Outfitters Snack, part of a series on health equity, expert faculty will identify cross-sector roles guiding care coordination in child and family health including integration with schools, welfare agencies, and community partners. Faculty will differentiate the unique assessment and support needs for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities including roles of coordinated services, culturally sensitive care, and shared decision-making. Learners will be guided through employing evidence-based strategies to address continuity of care during the transition from child and adolescent care to adult care across the fields of medical, behavioral, legal, and education/vocation services, particularly with patients with complex needs. Lastly, faculty will implement culturally sensitive coordination practices with tribal nations and Indigenous communities that honor sovereignty, promote trust, and uphold best practices aligned with ICWA in cross-sector partnerships.

In this CME Outfitters Snack, part of a series on health equity, expert faculty will address these gaps by assessing the impact of trauma and ACEs on child and adolescent development, health and behaviors, particularly in diverse patient populations. Faculty will utilize validated age- and setting-appropriate trauma screening and assessment tools within a culturally sensitive framework to address the needs of diverse pediatric populations. Learners will be shown how to develop a trauma-informed implementation plan with team roles, training touchpoints, and process measures and collaboration with community-based resources to mitigate barriers and promote equitable health access in underserved populations.

In this CME Outfitters Snack, part of a series on health equity, expert faculty will address these gaps by identifying the principles of culturally respectful child and adolescent care while modeling care plans that reflect and respect individual family priorities and preferred communication strategies. Faculty will demonstrate the use of comprehensive SDoH screening and management approaches and describe the benefits of closed-loop referrals for addressing identified family needs. Learners will be shown how to integrate system-level, compliant, coordinated workflows with schools and community resources to address the unique health needs of children and adolescents in diverse populations including rural and Indigenous settings.