Kids’ Days

Pediatric Quality Improvement

in Family Medicine

Jackie Gerhart 4/24/12

GoalsTo improve our clinic’s pediatric quality of care through advocating:

Literacy Nutrition Physical Fitness Healthcare Access

Methods Reach Out and Read: January 10 Pediatric Centered Resources and

Marketing: February – March Marketing Public Affairs

Kids’ Days: March 27 and April 4

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Well Child Office Visit (60 minutes)

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Kids’ Days: Lobby Entry

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Reading Station

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2. Nutrition Literacy Nutrition Physical Activity Improved Access

Elementary School Menu

History of the Pyramid

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3. Physical Activity Literacy Nutrition Physical Activity Improved Access

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4. Improved Access Literacy Nutrition Exercise Improved Access

Improve Access Accommodates multiple kids in one family Over spring breaks 60 minute visits Separate immunization station Patient centered quality improvement Pediatric marketing for Family Medicine

Results

Next Steps: Marketing to finalize and distribute patient

handouts, prescription pads, posters Consider similar event for sports physicals

in the fall Offer resources to other clinics