Addressing Health Equity for Black Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

Addressing Health Equity for Black Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) is organized by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Start Date: August 4, 2022
Online Access Expires: August 3, 2025

Description:
The National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home team reviewed several data sources on equity and medical home for non-White children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Through the analysis of this quantitative data, it was found African American and Black CYSHCN are less likely than their White counterparts to receive care through a medical home and within a well-functioning system (one example of several highlighting inequities faced by African American and Black CYSHCN).
Similarly, from qualitative feedback from African American and Black families of CYSHCN through the virtual roundtable (July 2021) it was highlighted that there is a strong need for more education and training for pediatricians in implementing equitable care. The purpose of this activity is to provide education and training to pediatricians and allied health professionals on how to implement an equitable, culturally responsive, and family-centered medical home for African American and Black CYSHCN.

Learning Objectives:
Topic 1: Historical Trauma of Racism and Ableism in Pediatric Medicine
Objective 1 - Distinguish between terms related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.
Objective 2 - Discuss the role of racism, including structural racism, and ableism in medicine and how this historical trauma continues to impact Black CYSHCN and their families.
Objective 3 - Describe why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matters in building stronger relationships with Black CYSHCN and their families.
Objective 4 - Identify strategies participants can implement in pediatric practice to acknowledge historical trauma of racism and ableism in medicine and be a support and ally for Black CYSHCN and their families.

Topic 2: Increasing Equitable Care for Black CYSHCN through Medical Home
Objective 1 - Illustrate the role of families as critical partners in the medical home setting with special emphasis on disparities.
Objective 2 - Propose practical strategies to increase meaningful family engagement with Black CYSHCN and their families to build stronger relationships with their child’s pediatrician.

Topic 3: Intentionally Engage Black Fathers in their Child’s Care
Objective 1 - Demonstrate the importance of the role of Black fathers in their child’s health care.
Objective 2 - Recommend practical strategies to increase inclusion of Black fathers within the child’s medical home.

Topic 4: Systems of Care for Black CYSHCN and Their Families
Objective 1 - Understand the discrimination, disparities and barriers Black CYSHCN and their families experience in systems of care and the rights that help protect them.
Objective 2 - Illustrate the role of Title V and other key programs in improving care, promoting the medical home, and increasing equity for Black CYSHCN and their families.
Objective 3 - Demonstrate strategies for pediatricians to advocate for equity for Black CYSCHN.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.