Workshop- Clarity in Care A Blueprint for Implementing Plain Language Writing Training in Healthcare

Description: This workshop outlines a successful plain-language-writing training program designed for busy healthcare professionals. Learn how to create and implement a program that improves health literacy, communication, and patient outcomes. Gain insights from real-world implementation and understand the practical solutions that can be adapted to various healthcare settings. It’s not just about writing; it’s about making sure everyone, no matter their background, can understand health information equally well

Objectives:

  1. Define the key parts of a plain language writing training program for healthcare professionals.

  2. Identify potential challenges in implementing such a program and potential strategies to overcome them.

  3. Compose an action plan for a customized plain language writing training program tailored to their healthcare setting.

CE credits: Earn 1 credit in (CHES/MCHES), (CNE), (CPH)

Saul Amezquita
Advocate Health
Bethany Howell
Atrium Health Wake Forest

#PlainLanguage
#Education
#Communication
IHA Health Literacy Conference
2024
Education
Communication
Organizational Systems and Policies
Topic
Audience
Health Educators and Patient Educators, Organizational Leaders and Administrators, Educators and Trainers
Setting
Hospitals and Health Systems, Primary Care and Outpatient Practices
Level
Applied