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Health Literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment. Limited health literacy has been associated with a range of adverse health outcomes. Limited health literacy in parents can impact the quality and safety of their children’s health care as well. Implementing basic practices to ensure effective communication will increase the likelihood of patient compliance and successful outcomes, and decrease the likelihood of errors and harm. Join Susie Schulwitz, RN, MS, CNS, for a 1.5 hour program designed to give school nurses an understanding of health illiteracy in the U.S. and how to identify parents at risk for health illiteracy. It will also provide methods to improve communication and understanding with the health illiterate parent. Accreditation This activity provides 1.5 contact hours. You must attend the activity in its entirety and complete and return the evaluation tool. Handouts will be posted at http://www.Connect2Texas.net/cookchildrens | ||||
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
School Nurses Health Literacy: Help Parents Understand
