Health equity in the Era of COVID 19

Title : Health equity in the Era of COVID 19

Abstract:

 In the last few years, we have seen an increase in health disparity due to the Covid 19 pandemic. An already fragile state of health concerns was worsened to include an increase in lower socioeconomic status due to loss of jobs and the closing of businesses. This impact to countries caused further limitations to all in ways of health access and increased lower socioeconomic status of people. There is an opportunity to foster health equity to promote best possible health conditions of all individuals regardless of income.

During this presentation, Interprofessional and collaborative care models are reviewed to increase awareness of the potential for achieving health equity in outpatient care. Education of nursing faculty, clinicians, and patients is essential to provide equal health opportunity and foster compliance of care protocols and health promotion. We will examine the role of academic leaders in providing Interprofessional Education (IPE) to prepare healthcare professionals for collaboration in the interest of improved patient health outcomes. Examples of patient scenarios of non-compliance due to situational challenges and how we may provide collaborative support to prevent health complications, will be discussed by ways of storytelling and impactful journeys that resonate with all nurses and healthcare professionals.

Biography:

Dr. Geiger is an accomplished, results-driven, board-certified nurse executive with over 20 years of clinical leadership experience, leading national project teams and creating program initiatives in federal, corporate, and academic settings. She is the Chief Nursing Officer at Ingenovis Health.

She is board-certified as a Nurse Executive and Nurse Practitioner and maintains clinical privileges as co-founder and owner of a concierge-based health clinic for the uninsured. Dr. Geiger holds several board positions. She is the Chair of the Chief Nurse Advisory Board for Ingenovis Health, a board member of the National Diversity Council, and a board member of the American College of Education Advisory. She is often sought as a global motivational speaker and lecturer on nursing leadership, mentorship, and nurse education. She hosts the Clinician Voice podcast, and ACT for Health Professionals Webinar Series.

Dr. Geiger has served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for National University, Vice President of Clinical Services/ Chief Privacy Officer for Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., and Head Nurse for Veterans Affairs Community Care. She has published and presented on multiple healthcare topics. She is passionate about clinician advocacy, health equity, and mentorship. She resides in Florida with her family.