The Massachusetts Health and Disability Program of the Department of Public Health is pleased to offer health care providers trainings on making your practice accessible. As part of a CDC-sponsored initiative, you may be eligible to receive CMEs/CEs for completing these online trainings.
You will learn to:
Recognize health inequity and that people with disabilities may experience health disparities, such as:
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More likely to smoke, lack exercise, and develop secondary chronic conditions
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More likely to delay needed medical care due to cost
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More likely to self-report their health status as “fair” or “poor”
Reduce barriers faced by people with disabilities and improve access to health care and preventive services:
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Offer accommodating appointment times
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Assess and improve interior and exterior physical accessibility of the office environment
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Utilize ADA-compliant signs and an intuitive building layout
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Make information & forms available in alternative formats
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Avoid making assumptions and show respect for the person
Two trainings have been created by the New Hampshire Health and Disability Program as part of a 10-state initiative. Please access the trainings here:
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Responsive Practice: Providing Health Care and Screening to Individuals with Disabilities | Register online
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Responsive Practice: Accessible and Adaptive Communication | Register online
After completing the training, you will be invited to attend technical assistance sessions with the Massachusetts Health and Disability Program and self-advocates with disabilities. You’ll be able to get answers to more of your questions on how to make your practice accessible.
Responsive Practice: Providing Health Care and Screening to Individuals with Disabilities
Nursing:
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North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity was approved for 1.0 Nursing Contact Hour. Activity # 521
Physician:
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC and the NH Disability and Health Program Institute on Disability/ UCED, University of New Hampshire.
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The North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC is accredited by the NH Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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The North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credits™.
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Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist:
- Pharmacists may use physician credits for CEU in Massachusetts.
Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant:
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This module is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for 1.0 dental contact hours.
Responsive Practice: Accessible and Adaptive Communication
Nursing:
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North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity was approved for .5 Nursing Contact Hour. Activity # 522
Physician:
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC and the NH Disability and Health Program Institute on Disability/ UCED, University of New Hampshire.
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The North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC is accredited by the NH Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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The North Country Health Consortium/NNH AHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1.0 Credits™.
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Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist:
- Pharmacists may use physician credits for CEU in Massachusetts.
Quotes from participants who have completed the trainings:
“This was very realistic and practical especially because all of the actors were real people.”
“This was short, direct and informative.”
“We admitted our first bariatric patient and purchased furniture and equipment to safely care for the patient.”
“[As a result of this training,] I have ensured the services and rooms in our building meet the needs of all students in the building.”