POSTPONED: Transforming Systems, Elevating Voices: A Case Study in Equitable Home Visiting Data Collection

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Transforming Systems, Elevating Voices: A Case Study in Equitable Home Visiting Data Collection

Session description: 

Our presentation focuses on the critical need to advance equity in data collection for home visiting programs. We draw from our hands-on experience in two Oregon Public Health Nurse Home Visiting programs to demonstrate a transformative approach to collecting program data. This shift from a biased methodology to one grounded in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles provides key insights into systemic challenges affecting family health.

We offer attendees actionable strategies and practical lessons for immediate implementation in their own programs for providing more equitable service delivery to ensure all families receive the supports they deserve. This session is a must-attend for those committed to creating meaningful systemic change.

Target audience:

This session is suited for both program administrators and advocates in the home visiting field who want to drive systemic change through equitable data collection methods. The content will be particularly impactful for administrators who have the authority to influence program design and implementation, offering them innovative and community-centered approaches to integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles into data collection practices. 

Presenters:

Julie Plagenhoef, RN, MPH supports the Nurse-Family Partnership and Babies First! nurse home visiting programs for the Maternal and Child Health section of the Oregon Health Authority. She believes that home visiting changes lives and is honored to be a part of this work for over six years. Prior to joining the MCH team, Julie worked at various times as a pediatric medical and adult trauma nurse, an epidemiologist, a biostatistician, and a Peace Corps Volunteer. 

VaSheeta Charles is the Clinical nursing Supervisor for the Healthy Birth Initiatives team at Multnomah County in Oregon.  She obtained her bachelors in the science of nursing at the University of Portland and shortly after started working as a community health nurse in public health.  During her tenure at HBI she has completed the certified lactation consultant course and maintains a car seat technician certification.  She is a native Pacific Northwesterner who enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and traveling. In her off time she coaches a local high school cheerleading team and volunteers at different community events.