Racism as a Determinant of Health

Overview – As a University, our mission is to acknowledge, identify, and combat social injustice, as well as threats to the health of our communities. As an academic health science center, we are focused on better understanding the racial disparities and inequities in health care. The University is actively working toward a remedy. The purpose of this symposium is to discuss racism as it relates to social determinants of health and review steps that can be taken to address the underlying issues related to these health disparities.

Goal – Educating pharmacists on racism as it relates to social determinants of health and review steps that can be taken to address the underlying issues related to these health disparities.

Target Audience – This activity is primarily intended for pharmacists from all practice settings. No prerequisites required.

Fee: There is no fee for this educational activity.

Disclaimer Statement – The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this activity are their own. This activity is produced for educational purposes only. Use of The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy name implies review of educational format, design, and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combinations of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects, before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

Grievance Policy – A participant, provider, faculty member, or other individual wanting to file a grievance with respect to any aspect of an activity provided or co-provided by The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy may contact the Director of Continuing Professional Development at jwheele4@uthsc.edu. The grievance will be reviewed and a response will be returned within 45 days of receiving the written statement. If not satisfied, an appeal to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy can be made for a second level review.

Activity – The following is an educational activity designed to help you gauge your basic knowledge of the topic and then direct you to areas you may need to focus on. It consists of an introduction, activity, and self-assessment via cases.

Agenda:

Welcome and opening comments

Marie Chisholm-Burns, PharmD, MPH, MBA, FCCP, FASHP, FAST

Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dean, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy

Systemic Racism In Early Childhood Education: A focus on preschool programs

Walter S. Gilliam, PhD

Elizabeth Mears & House Jameson Professor of Child Psychiatry & Psychology

Director, Edward Zigler Center in Child Development & Social Policy

Yale School of Medicine

Social Determinants of Health: Impact on Health Outcomes in minority and underserved communities

Monica Holiday-Goodman, Ph.D., RPh.

Associate Dean for Health Science Campus Student Affairs and Diversity

Professor of Pharmacy Practice

University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Engaging in Cultural Competence: Approaches to building trust among populations suffering from racial inequalities or health disparities

Lakesha M. Butler, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy

Q & A panel discussion

Closing Comments and Adjournment

Fee

$0.00

CE Hours

1.50

CE Units

0.150

Activity Type

Knowledge

Target Audience(s)

Faculty

Pharmacists

Staff

Students

Accreditation(s)

University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Requirements for CE Credit

Continuing Education Information – The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of this knowledge-based home studyactivity will provide a statement for 1 contact hour of credit (0.1 CEU) and will be available within 30 days of activity completion. Successfully completing the activity and receiving credit includes: 1) reading the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) participating in the educational activity; 3) evaluating the activity; and, 4) completing all self-assessment instruments and CE credit submission form. UAN: 0064-9999-20-040-HO4-P. CE credit will be submitted to the NABP CPE monitor within 30 days. It is recommended that you check your NABP CPE Monitor e-profile database 30 days after the completion of any CE activity to ensure that your credits are posted.

NABP e-PROFILE ID NUMBER: Pharmacists with questions regarding their NABP e-Profile or CPE Monitor should refer to the FAQ section on the NABP website: https://nabp.pharmacy/cpe-monitor-service/cpe-monitor- faqs/. To receive credit for your participation in this activity, all pharmacists must include their CORRECT NABP e-Profile ID number, along with their month and date of birth. If incorrect information is provided, this will result in “rejected” status from the CPE Monitor. It is the responsibility of the participant to notify The University of Tennessee (within the 60 day submission timeframe) of their corrected information. Otherwise, the completed CE will not be accepted by the CPE Monitor.

Please allow up to 30 days for your credit to appear on CPE Monitor.

Racism as a Determinant of Health | Home Study

Objectives

Identify the impact of racism on the developmental health of children of color
Explore social determinants of health as it relates to health outcomes in minority communities
Discuss steps individual practitioners can take to build trust among populations impacted by racial inequalities or health disparities

Activity Number

0064-0000-20-040-H04-P

CE Hours

1.50