Professional Commitments and Considerations Flashcards
Upon completion of this deck, the learner will be able to list the social determinants of health, employ effective strategies to foster inclusive coaching environments, understand the importance of establishing and enforcing professional boundaries, analyze best practices for documenting and safeguarding client information, and recognize and respond to emergency situations.
What kind of information would you include in the ‘O’ section of SOAP notes?
Objective information such as measurements you take (height, weight, circumference measurements) or blood work results from a healthcare provider.
Objective information refers to measurable data.
What is the first step to mitigating ethnocentric behaviors?
Access and reflect on one’s own biases
The next step includes making an effort to recognize that each client, regardless of characteristics, is the expert in their lived experiences.
What are some community and social factors in social determinants of health?
- Social integration
- Support system
- Community engagement
- Discrimination
Define
Health disparities
Differences in health outcomes due to social, economic, and environmental disadvantages.
Define
Ethnocentric individuals
People who judge others based on ethnic group or culture.
What do SOAP notes stand for?
- Subjective
- Objective
- Assessment
- Plan
Heath coaches should move past the individual in order to address the social determinants of health in order to:
- Have the greatest impact on health
- Increase the likelihood that a healthy lifestyle can be maintained.
What is the biggest cause of early death?
Behavioral choices
Behavioral choices account for more early deaths than genetics, social circumstances, environmental conditions, and medical care quality.
What are some education factors in social determinants of health?
- Literacy
- Language
- Early childhood education
- Vocational training
- Higher education
What is the role of a health coach?
To partner with people to empower them to create self-directed changes in their health and wellbeing.
Define
Social determinants of health
Structural determinants and conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age in.
What are the two main types of interpersonal red flags?
- Change
- Disclosure
What information would be a red flag under change of information?
When a health coach recognizes a change in behavior based on sleep, weight, energy, mood, or attention.
For example, you notice a client has had a sharp decrease in weight over the last three months and has expressed signs of depression.
When a change red flag is detected, referral to a qualified health professional in the related change field should take place.
What would classify as a red flag under the disclosure of information?
A client disclosed to you that they have a feeling of self-harm.
All threats of self-harm or harm to others should always be taken seriously.
What is the most influential determinant of health?
Zip code.
Health starts in homes, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities.
Define
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
U.S. law that provides privacy standards to protect patients medical records and other health information
What are some economic stability factors in social determinants of health?
- Employment
- Income
- Expenses
- Debt
- Medical bills
- Support
What kind of information would you include in the ‘A’ section of SOAP notes?
Any assessments that you have concluded from comparing the subjective and objective information.
For example, if a client states she feels discouraged because she had too many Girl Scout cookies (subjective information) and has gained 2 lbs since the last visit (objective information), an assessment would be that you have concluded that Girl Scout cookies could have contributed to the weight gain and you need to work with the client on portion sizes and self-control around food.
What are some common populations that experience health disparities?
- Race
- Ethnic differences
- Gender
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- Socioeconomic status
- Geographic location
What are some food factors in social determinants of health?
- Hunger
- Access to healthy options
Define
Health equity
The absence of avoidable differences among groups of people when referring to healthcare, proper nutrition, or recreational spaces.
What are some factors to consider when creating and maintaining clear professional boundaries?
- Refrain from giving personal contact information by always providing work email, phone numbers, and business locations
- Protect privacy on personal social media
- Establish clear physical boundaries
- Use appropriate language
- Avoid dual relationships
- prohibit sexual relationships with current or formal clients
What are some healthcare factors in social determinants of health?
- Health coverage
- Provider availability
- Provider linguistic and cultural competency
- Quality of care
What kinds of healthcare professionals should health coaches partner with and have on hand for referral opportunities?
- Primary care doctors
- Registered dietitians
- Exercise professionals
- Chiropractors
- Physical therapists
- Social workers
- Mental health professionals
