Keywords

Carlie Austin, NICU, maternal health, neonatal care, health policy, racial disparities, community health, healthcare access, social drivers of health, actionable frameworks

Summary

In this episode of the NPIC Safe and Sound podcast, Carlie Austin, a NICU nurse and PhD student, shares her journey from being a NICU patient to a healthcare advocate. She discusses the profound impact of her personal experiences on her career, emphasizing the importance of community and addressing racial disparities in healthcare. Carlie highlights the need for actionable frameworks in health policy to improve healthcare access and quality and stresses the significance of building trust between healthcare providers and patients.

Takeaways

• Carlie's personal experiences as a NICU patient shaped her career path.
• Community engagement is essential in healthcare delivery.
• Healthcare access and quality are critical social drivers of health.
• Actionable frameworks in health policy can drive meaningful change.
• Building trust between clinicians and patients is vital for effective care.
• Racial disparities in healthcare must be addressed at the systemic level.
• Carlie advocates for a holistic approach to healthcare that includes community needs.
• The structure of healthcare systems influences patient outcomes significantly.
• Healthcare professionals must engage with their communities to understand their needs.
• Carlie believes that healing healthcare teams is as important as healing patients.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Carlie Austin's Journey

08:35
Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Identity

11:43
Exploring Social Drivers of Health

16:25
Actionable Frameworks in Health Policy

21:49
Building Trust in Healthcare Relationships

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