Social Drivers of Health
Here you will find resources and information regarding the Screening for Social Drivers of Health Measure used for MBQIP.
This RQITA Data Submission Guide provides detailed instructions on how to collect and submit data for the Screening for Social Drivers of Health measure. It includes measure details, linked trainings, and step-by-step data submission instructions for the measure.
Access Data Submission Guide for Screening for Social Drivers of Health here.
This RQITA Data Submission Guide provides detailed instructions on how to collect and submit data for the Screen Positive Rate for Social Drivers of Health measure It includes measure details, linked trainings, and step-by-step data submission instructions for the measure.
Access Data Submission Guide for Screen Positive Rate for Social Drivers of Health here.
This resource will direct you to two downloadable documents: an Overview of the Social Drivers of Health measures and Frequently Asked Questions about the measures.
Access Measure Specifications and FAQs here.
Here you will find a quick tutorial video from CMS on how to submit the Social Drivers of Health and Hospital Commitment to Health Equity measures.
Access SDOH Measures Submission How-To Video here.
This link will take you to the Social Intervention Research and Evaluation Network’s (SIREN) compilation of the most widely used social health screening tools. You will find a table that provides a comprehensive summary of the characteristics of each tool and will have the option to view each tool in its entirety.
Access Social Needs Screening Tool Comparison Table here.
Here you will find a toolkit from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) that can be used to screen for social determinants of health, identify community-based resources to help them, and work with patients to develop an action plan to overcome health risks and improve outcomes.
Access Guide to Social Needs Screening here.
This resource from the Rural Health Information Hub offers an overview of the unique challenges faced by rural populations regarding healthcare. It provides resources and information on how various social determinants contribute to these disparities and highlights strategies for addressing them.
Access Rural Health Disparities Overview here.
This tool contains resources to address social drivers of health. Many of the organizations listed offer nationwide services or contain databases to identify local resources.
Access National Resource Assistance to Address Social Drivers of Health resource here.
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