How to Communicate with Your Healthcare Provider

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Choctaw Library

Date:

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
1	30	00 minutes	2	30	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

How to Communicate Effectively with Your Healthcare Provider: Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative Program Thursday Aug 25, 2016 1:30 pm--2:30 pm Adults Seniors Staff Registration This interactive workshop consists of teaching caregivers how to communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals. Caregivers will then be able to advocate on behalf of the friend or family member in their care. You will gain information on the gifts and challenges of the medical system along with learning the "team" approach to providing overall care. These skills are needed for a more positive interaction between caregivers and the health care system.

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Health & Wellness

Additional Event Types:

Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Conference , Tables: 12 , Chairs: 24 , Notes: Table near east wall for resources Staff: sbeasley Presenter: Sara Sherry, OHAI, O'Donughue Bldg, 1122 NE 13 Suite 1200 OKC 73117 , Phone: 271-6424 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Staff Only Registration

Start Registration:

July 21

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 am

End Registration:

Aug 25

End Registration Time:

Noon

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

community resource professional (outreach)

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

This Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative has struck a chord with our customers and they are very appreciative. This program meets the goals and mission of MLS by providing access and opportunity for health educational benefits.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

Excellent community partnership with a presenter with impeccable credentials

How will success be measured/determined?:

Participant and presenter feedback

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Yes

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Visit a community organization to promote

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Book display and bibliography

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Beverages and healthy snacks

Final Comments:

Very excited about bringing this program to our customers to improve their quality of life.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

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