Eligibility for Health Smart
and Basic Procedures
and Basic Procedures
Seating Arrangements
Seated in circle
What is the primary responsibility of a Health Empowerment Coach?
To facilitate group discussions among participants on the topic given during the 9- session Health Smart Session.
When should the group facilitator have participants introduce themselves?
At the first group discussion session and whenever a new participant joins the group.
What is the ideal number of participants for a a group discussion? What will generally be the number of participants in groups in the HSHH-Year 2 (because of COVID-19)?
Normally 10 for year 2 it is up to 8 in Zoom, 6 in person and 3-4 per telephone conference sessions.
What is the best strategy for facilitating a group discussion?
Asking Questions
The Health Empowerment Coach should do these things with participants while they are speaking.
Make eye contact while they are speaking &
remember to thank participants
There are two problems HSHH seek to address
Food insecurity and social isolation
Name 3 ground rules
One person speak at a time
There are no wrong answers
Information shared is confidential
Respect the opinion of others
Turn cell phones on silent
Do not leave room during discussion unless necessary
How many sites enrolled in Health Smart in Year 2?
24 sites 20 churches, Soutel Wellness Center and 3 Senior Housing Units
What role do physicians play HSHH?
Physicians from 4 UF affiliated clinics screen patients for Social Determinants of Health and prescribes the 9 sessions Health Smart Program to those patients the provider believes will benefit.
Who is eligible to participate in Health Smart Holistic Program for Seniors?
Seniors age 60+, living, worshiping, or working in Health Zone 1
Which group does HSHH program seek to train to become mental health coaches?
Pastors
What are the two types of group sessions in the Health Smart Program?
Group Discussion and Activity Session
What is the purpose of the first session?
Goal setting
What component of HSHH program involves physicians?
The physician Prescription Program
What style should the coach use when presenting material?
The coach should use a conversation style.
What are the two primary sources of information for Health Smart discussion?
Family Health Self-Empowerment DVD and Health Smart Behavior Resource Guide for Adults
The Corner Store Component seeks to add ________, ____, and ______ to four corner stores in Health Zone 1.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, SNAP machines and the Double your Buck SNAP Program
How many seniors will be enrolled in Health Smart Year 2
500 seniors
Name one strategy for handling an emotional participant.
Maintain eye contact while you iisten
Do not interrupt the participant
Continue the discussion by moving on to next topic
After announcing the end of discussion session pull participant to the side and listen empathetically
What is the title of the handout that has a list of things participants are encouraged to read and review from the Resource Guide each week to prepare for sessions?
Health Smart @ Home
What organization will help Coaches and others in Zone 1 become Certified CHWs and develop job training?
Jacksonville Urban League
One key component of HSHH
The 9 week session Health Smart Program
What is one of the purposes of a small group discussions?
Increase the knowledge of topics by reviewing, clarifying and reinforcing information discussed in the DVD, Resource Guide or questions.
Have participants consider their own barriers to engaging in Health Smart Behaviors.
Have participants provide social support to each other
Help participants learn from each other
Encourage participant to personalize information---How does it apply to me?
Name one strategy for handling a dominant or talkative participant.
Offer seat near coach and recognize the dominant participant's response and verbally signal for other participants to speak.