Health systems should work to meet patients where they are at and create programs with social determinants of health in mind, says this CNO.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Cassie Lewis, chief nursing officer at Bon Secours’ Richmond market, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, and HealthLeaders Exchange member, about how health systems can address the social determinants of health (SDOH). Tune in to hear her insights.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Bon Secours Mercy Health uses the electronic medical record to ask questions about SDOH at the time of admission, and it offers additional resources depending on the patient's answers.
The health system also provides food to populations living in food deserts via mobile grocery stores and community gardens.