Co-creation of staff training to address health-related social needs in emergencies
The SPAN peer planning model successfully developed and implemented an adaptive navigation training program, improving navigator confidence and patient outcomes. Findings highlight the value of stakeholder-driven training and ongoing expert support in strengthening the social needs workforce. Further research should explore sustainable models for workforce development in healthcare settings.
Authors
- Gayla M. Ferguson
- Linda Highfield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6958-9333)
Institutions
- The University of Texas Health Science Center (US)
- Baylor Scott & White Health (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1441368
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services