Catalyst Films : Health Workers At La Clinica De Familia

La Clinica De Familia Catalyst Film (Full)

This is the La Clinica De Familia (LCDF) catalyst film in its entirety. The chosen interview clips for this film portray recurring themes observed in the experiences of healthcare workers serving at the clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite varying participant voices and individual experiences, they all hold the conviction that sharing their clinic story holds significance. Furthermore, we have organized the film into distinct sections that concentrate on various topics discussed in these interviews. You can watch each section separately below.

Part 1: Introduction

At the beginning of this catalyst film, numerous healthcare workers from LCDF emphasize the medical center's inception and its enduring commitment to connecting with communities and fostering trust. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, LCDF has remained steadfast in its original mission, ensuring the dissemination of vital information to save lives during uncertain times.

Part 2: Maintaining and Improving Access to Healthcare During the Pandemic

This passage discusses the clinic's initial response to the pandemic and its success in facilitating community access to the vaccine. To achieve this, the clinic utilized services such as Telehealth and mobile COVID-19 teams, which effectively extended their reach to rural communities in the southern border regions of New Mexico and Texas.

Part 3: Addressing Mental Health Concerns During the Pandemic

In this part of the film, attention is given to the increasing demand for mental/behavioral health services during the pandemic. The number of patient referrals for such services at LCDF has risen. Through the use of Telehealth services, healthcare workers at LCDF have found effective ways to provide information to patients regarding COVID-19 and mental health.

Part 4: Misinformation, Listening to Concerns, and Explaining the Vaccine

In this section, healthcare workers discuss the impact of misinformation on the promotion and support of the COVID-19 vaccine. Despite facing vaccine hesitancy, healthcare workers at LCDH recognized the significance of respecting patients' beliefs and took the opportunity to provide education. They acknowledged that patients have the right to their own beliefs, and healthcare workers play a crucial role in offering respectful guidance.

Part 5: Learning from the Past to Create a Roadmap for the Future

In this segment, healthcare professionals consider ways to improve the preparedness of the healthcare industry and society for future pandemics. Key lessons include the significance of strong leadership, effective communication, logistical support, education on reliable information sources, and continuing support for innovative healthcare delivery methods.

Part 6: Conclusions

La Clinica De Familia healthcare workers conclude this catalyst film by continuing their need to serve their communities as for some it brings them peace and for others, there needs to be a continuation of “coming together and helping each other out” in a post-pandemic world.