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. Robin Adams Geiger is an award winning, board-certified nurse executive with over 24 years of nursing experience, leading national teams and creating programs in federal, corporate, and academic settings. She is the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Consultant for Ovita Health, a telehealth concierge practice in North Florida, and the Interim Dean for Newberry College department of Nursing and Health Sciences. She obtained her doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) from Touro University, her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of South Alabama, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Central Florida. She is board-certified as a Nurse Executive- Advanced (NEABC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and is the host and founder of the Clinician Voice podcast series. Dr. Geiger is often sought as a keynote speaker and lecturer on leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. In previous roles, Dr. Geiger has served as Chief Nurse Officer for national workforce companies, Vice President of Clinical Services/ Chief Privacy Officer for Muscular Dystrophy Association 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.