Social Drivers of Health: Tips to Create Your "WHY" with Your Team

One of the biggest challenges when starting an SDOH screening program is defining the “why” statement for your patients and your team. Clinicians and staff members may feel frustrated that they do not have resources available to meet patients’ needs. In turn, patients may feel confused that they are being asked about these areas of need if they are not offered support.

With a clear understanding of the purpose and potential of your SDOH work everyone involved—from patients to clinicians—will feel more at ease having these conversations and creating solutions. This tip sheet includes ideas on how to craft messages for your team to explain the purpose of SDOH screening. It also includes ideas for how to build a trusting environment to have these conversations.

Social Drivers of Health_Tips to Create Your WHY with Your Team.pdf