Abstract
Purpose: This quality improvement project evaluated implementation of social determinants of health screening and referral for food insecurity.Methods: Four obstetric providers used study-developed resources to screen and refer English-speaking patients (n=14) during clinic visits. Providers and patients completed post-visit questionnaires. Provider feedback informed improvements to the intervention approach for consecutive study shifts.Results: Providers and patients reported high satisfaction with encounters. Referrals were made for four patients. Challenges to implementation included resource organization, time constraints, and integration into clinic workflow.Conclusion: Processes for universal screening and tailored information provision are areas to continue to strengthen for establishing equitable health care.
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