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Attachment 1. Survey for Community Health Center Physicians and Non-Physicians on CDC’s Clinician Heat Guidance
11.15.24 DRAFT
[Survey Intro]
In April 2024, CDC released first-ever federal resources to enable clinicians to help their patients take protective health actions related to heat, including heat guidance. A primary user group for CDC’s heat guidance is the nation’s qualified health centers/community health centers (referred to here as “CHCs”) where the guidance is intended to help clinicians counsel patients on preventing health harms from heat before and during the heat season. Other non-physician CHC staff – such as community health workers, health and safety team members, patient educators, patient navigators, and/or call center staff – may also be using CDC’s heat guidance to counsel patients on heat protective measures.
This data collection is seeking feedback from clinicians and non-clinician staff at CHCs nationwide on the content and usability of this heat guidance.
As a token of appreciation for your time, we are offering you a $30 Visa e-gift card upon completion of the survey.
By continuing to the survey, you are indicating your consent for us to collect the information you provide in your responses.
CDC estimates the public reporting burden of this collection of information as 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to - CDC/ATSDR Reports Clearance Officer; 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS D-74, Atlanta, Georgia 30333 ATTN: PRA (0920-1154).
//Perception of HeaLth risks from Exposure to Heat//
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q1. Do you talk to patients about protecting their health from exposure to heat?
Variable Label: Q1: Conversations about Heat and Health with Patients
Yes [IF YES, CONTINUE TO Q2]
No [IF NO, GO TO Q5]
Question Type: Multi Response Drop Down
Q2. When do you speak with your patients about heat and their health? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q2: Conversations about Heat and Health with Patients
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q3 Who typically raises the issue of heat? (Select single best answer)
Variable Label: Q3: Clinical Appointment Heat Conversations
You
Your patient
Both
Other [please specify]
Question Type: Multi Response Drop Down
Q4. What are patients most concerned about when they express concerns about hot weather and their health? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q4: Patient Concerns about Heat
Lack of cooling options in their home (no air conditioning or fan)
Lack of money to pay for utility bill for cooling their home
Indoor or outdoor hot working conditions
Impact of heat on elderly family members
Impact of heat on children and/or vulnerable family members
Patients do not raise any concerns
Other [please specify]
//Awareness of HeatRISK FORECAST TOOL//
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q5. Have you used the HeatRisk forecast tool developed by NOAA’s National Weather Service and CDC?
Variable Label: Q5: HeatRisk Familiarity
Yes [IF YES, CONTINUE TO Q6]
No [IF NO, SKIP TO Q8]
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q6. How often do you use the HeatRisk forecast tool? (Select single best answer)
Variable Label: Q6: Frequency of HeatRisk Use
Several times a day
Daily
Several times a week
Weekly
Seasonally
Rarely
Never
Question Type: Multi Response Drop Down
Q7. What prompts you to use the HeatRisk forecast tool? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q7: Reason for HeatRisk Use
I was outside and it was hot
Extreme heat events
Heat alert from another source
Heat in the news
Attended a webinar
Use it daily
To inform CHC operation/outreach
Other (please specify)
//familiarity with and use of CLINICAL Heat Guidance//
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q8. Do you use or are you familiar with any clinical heat guidance resources for clinicians and/or patients related to the prevention of heat-related illness?
Variable Label: Q8: Preventive Heat Resources Used with Patients
Yes [IF YES, SKIP TO Q10]
No [IF NO, CONTINUE TO Q9]
Question Type: Multi-Response Drop Down/Open Ended Response
Q9. If no, why don’t you use guidance resources in discussions about heat with patients? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q9: IF NO for using preventive heat resources, why not
I am not aware of any available clinical heat guidance
I don’t have time to access guidance during patient visits
The guidance available is not helpful for the concerns of patients
The format of the guidance is not accessible for me
The resources are not accessible for patients
The patient is already receiving other information on priority topics
Other [describe]
Question Type: Multiple Select/Select all that apply/Open Ended Response
Q10. If yes, what clinical heat guidance resources do you use? (Select all that apply) [ADD IMAGES of guidance resources]
Variable Label: Q10: IF YES for using preventive heat guidance/resources, which
CDC’s Clinical Heat Guidance from CDC website [IF CHECKED THIS - GO TO Q11]
CDC’s Clinical Heat Guidance from NACHC website [IF CHECKED THIS - GO TO Q11]
Harvard/Americares Clinical Heat Guidance [IF NO TO A AND/OR B – SKIP TO Q12]
Heat.gov [IF NO TO A AND/OR B – SKIP TO Q12]
State or local health department guidance [IF NO TO A AND/OR B – SKIP TO Q12]
Guidance from medical association (please specify from whom) [IF NO TO A AND/OR B – SKIP TO Q12]
Other sources (please specify) [IF NO TO A AND/OR B – SKIP TO Q12]
Question Type: Single-Response Drop Down/Open Ended Response
Q11. If you are using or are familiar with CDC’s clinical heat guidance, how did you learn about it? (Select single best answer.)
Variable Label: Q11: Use & Familiarity of CDC Heat Guidance
During CDC’s April 22, 2024 launch
From NACHC Newsletter/Email
From national news
From CDC’s website
From a webinar
From a colleague
Other (please specify)
Question Type: Single-Response Drop Down/Open Ended Response
Q12. Who in the CHC is most likely to use CDC’s clinical heat guidance with clinic patients? (Select single best answer)
Variable Label: Q12: Primary Messenger to Patients
Physician
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Nurse
Medical Assistant
Clinic Manager
Social Worker
Case Manager
Community Health Worker
Patient educator
Patient Navigator
Administrative/operations staff
Behavioral health specialist
Pharmacists/pharmacy technician
Psychologist/ Mental Health Professional
Don’t know/Unsure
Other (please specify)
No one uses CDC’s clinical heat guidance
Question Type: Multiselect Drop Down/Open Ended Response
Q13. Do any other staff in your CHC discuss CDC’s clinical heat guidance with patients? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q13: Other messengers?
Physician
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Nurse
Medical Assistant
Clinic Manager
Social Worker
Case Manager
Community Health Worker
Patient educator
Patient Navigator
Administrative/operations staff
Behavioral health specialist
Pharmacists/pharmacy technician
Psychologist/ Mental Health Professional
Don’t know/Unsure
Other (please specify)
No one uses CDC’s clinical heat guidance
[FOR USERS ONLY – if answered yes to A-G in Q10]
Question Type: Multi-Response Drop Down
Q14. What prompts your use of any heat clinical guidance? [select all that apply]
Variable Label: Q14: Guidance Prompt
HeatRisk Forecast tool
Heat alert from another source
Heat in the news
Media or social media
I was outside and it was hot
Extreme heat events
Concern raised by patients
Attended a webinar attention
Other (please specify)
Question Type: Multi-Response Drop Down/Open Ended Response
Q15. How is the guidance typically being shared by any staff with patients in your CHC? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q15: Modality of Dissemination of Materials to Patients
Verbally, during the check-in process
Verbally, by a nurse/technician during the physician visit
Verbally, by the physician during the patient visit
Verbally, by a social worker during the visit
Verbally, by a nurse/technician after the visit
Verbally, by a social worker after the visit
Verbally, by other staff in the clinic (please specify)
Verbally, in a community setting individually
Verbally, in small groups
Through the patient portal
Posted in the waiting room
On a tv in the waiting room
Via handout or pamphlet
Other (please specify
Question Type: Multi-select drop down
Q16. What barriers prevent more frequent use of heat guidance resources with your patients? (Select all that apply)
Variable Label: Q16: Barriers to Clinical Guidance Usage
Accessibility of language
Patient literacy level
Difficult online navigation
Format of materials not helpful
Unclear how to use materials
Time restraints
Other (please specify)
Question Type: Multi-Select Drop Down
Q17. Please indicate which specific materials you have used among CDC’s clinical heat guidance documents [select all that apply]. ONLY ANSWER THIS QUESTION IF THEY INDICATED THEY USE CDC MATERIALS IN Q10
Variable Label: Q17: Usage of CDC Materials
Clinical Overview of Heat
Heat and Children and Teens with Asthma
Heat and Pregnancy
Heat and Cardiovascular Disease
How to Use the HeatRisk Tool and Air Quality Index
Quick Start Guide for Clinicians on Heat and Health
CHILL'D-Out: A Heat and Health Risk Factor Screening Questionnaire
Heat and Medications – Guidance for Clinicians
Tips and Action Plan for Children with Asthma
Tips and Action Plan for Teens with Asthma
Tips and Action Plan for Pregnant Women
Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease
Heat Action Plan Infographic
//CONTENT AND USABILITY FEEDBACK ON SPECIFIC CDC HEAT GUIDANCE MATERIALS//
//TEXT Intro: Thank you for your responses thus far. The next few questions will ask for your perspective on specific components of the CDC’s heat and health guidance. Your feedback will help us revise and improve materials for use. Thank you in advance!//
***TABLES FOR USERS OF CDC RESOURCES*** à ONLY ANSWER THE USER TABLES IF THEY INDICATED THEY USE CDC MATERIALS IN Q10
Q18 if they answer a,b,c, or d on Q17
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q18. Please see one example below of CDC’s clinical overview materials and indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statement.
Variable Label: Q18: Heat and Pregnancy Page Navigability/Usability
I can quickly and easily access the Heat and Pregnancy page in a clinical setting. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat and Pregnancy guidance page is easy to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented on the Heat and Pregnancy guidance page is clear. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat and Pregnancy guidance page presents an appropriate amount of information. It does not feel overwhelming. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Overall, the content on the Heat and Pregnancy is useful. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Question 19; IF they answered f on Q17
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q19. Thinking about the Quick Start Guide, please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q19: Quick Start Guide Navigability/Usability
I can quickly and easily access the Quick Start Guide in a clinical setting. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Quick Start Guide is easy to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented on the Quick Start Guide is clear. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Quick Guide presents an appropriate amount of information. It does not feel overwhelming. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Overall, the content on the Quick Start Guide is useful. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Question 20, IF they answered g on Q17
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q20. Thinking about the CHILL’D OUT Screening Questionnaire, please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q20: CHILL’D-Out Screening Questionnaire Navigability/Usability
I can quickly and easily access the CHILL’D-Out tool in a clinical setting. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The CHILL’D-Out tool is easy to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented in CHILL’D-Out tool is clear. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The CHILL’D-Out tool presents an appropriate amount of information. It does not feel overwhelming. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Overall, the content on the CHILL’D-Out tool is useful. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Question 21 IF they answered I, j ,k, l on Q17
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q21. Please see one example below of CDC’s patient tip sheets and action plans and indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statement.
Variable Label: Q21: Patient Toolkits Navigability/Usability
The Tips and Action Plan for Teens with Asthma is easy for my patients to access online. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Tips and Action Plan for Teens with Asthma is useful for my pediatric or teen patients with asthma. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Tips and Action Plan for Teens with Asthma is easy for my patients to use |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented in the Tips and Action Plan Teens with Asthma is clear to my patients. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Tips and Action Plan for Teens with Asthma presents an appropriate amount of information. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Q22, IF they answered m on Q17
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q22. Thinking about the Heat Action Plan Infographic, please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q22: Navigability/Usability
The Heat Action Plan Infographic is easy for my patients to access online. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat Action Plan Infographic is useful for my patients |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat Action Plan Infographic is easy for my patients to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented Heat Action Plan Infographic is clear to my patients. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat Action Plan Infographic presents an appropriate amount of information. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
***TABLES FOR NON-USERS OF CDC RESOURCES*** à ONLY ANSWER THESE TABLES IF THEY INDICATED THEY DID NOT USE AND WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH CDC MATERIALS IN Q10
//Text Introduction: Even though you indicated you are not currently using CDC’s clinical heat guidance, your feedback is still very helpful! Please follow the links in the next section and indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements based on immediate impressions of CDC’s clinical heat guidance and resources.//
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q23. Based on your immediate impression of the Quick Start Guide, please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q23: Quick Start Guide Navigability/Usability
I can quickly and easily access the Quick Start Guide in a clinical setting. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Quick Start Guide is easy to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented on the Quick Start Guide is clear. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Quick Guide presents an appropriate amount of information. It does not feel overwhelming. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Overall, the content on the Quick Start Guide is useful. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q24. Based on your immediate impression of the CHILL’D OUT Screening Questionnaire, please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q24: CHILL’D-Out Screening Questionnaire Navigability/Usability
I can quickly and easily access the CHILL’D-Out tool in a clinical setting. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The CHILL’D-Out tool is easy to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented in CHILL’D-Out tool is clear. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The CHILL’D-Out tool presents an appropriate amount of information. It does not feel overwhelming. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Overall, the content on the CHILL’D-Out tool is useful. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q25. Based on your immediate impression of the Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease (which is just one example of CDC’s Patient Toolkits), please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q25: Patient Toolkits Navigability/Usability
The Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease is easy for my patients to access online. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease is useful for my pediatric or teen patients with asthma. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease is easy for my patients to use |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented in the Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease is clear to my patients. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Tips and Action Plan for People with Cardiovascular Disease presents an appropriate amount of information. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
Question Type: Multi-Select Table
Q26. Based on your immediate impression of the Heat Action Plan Infographic, please indicate how much you disagree or agree with the following statements.
Variable Label: Q26: Navigability/Usability
The Heat Action Plan Infographic is easy for my patients to access online. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat Action Plan Infographic is useful for my patients |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat Action Plan Infographic is easy for my patients to use. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The information presented Heat Action Plan Infographic is clear to my patients. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
The Heat Action Plan Infographic presents an appropriate amount of information. |
Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
Neutral |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
NA |
//FACILITATORS, BARRIERS, LIKELIHOOD OF RECOMMENDING TO OTHERS, RECOMMENDED ADDITIONS//
All respondents will receive the following questions
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q27. To adequately address prevention of heat risk for my patients, the CDC Heat Guidance materials in total presents… (Select the best answer)
Variable Label: Q27: Amount of Information in Heat Guidance
Too much information
Just enough information
Not enough information
Question Type: Multiselect
Q28. Are there specific formats or tools that would increase your use of this guidance with your patients? [Select all that apply.]
Variable Label: Q28: Future Modalities of Guidance to Increase Usage
Text prompts for patients
Heat counseling talking points
Posters
Short videos
Social Media graphics and messaging
Other (please specify)
Question Type: Open Ended
Q29. CDC’s clinical heat guidance will be available in these 11 languages by Spring 2025 (English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Russian, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Marshallese, Arabic, Hmong, Vietnamese). What additional languages should these materials be made available in?
Variable Label: Q29: Additional Languages
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q30. As currently designed, would you recommend or share CDC’s heat guidance with other health care professionals? [Select the best answer]
Variable Label: Q30: Recommendation of Guidance to Healthcare Peers
Yes
No
Not sure
Question Type: Open Ended Response
Q31. Is there content that you would like to see included in future versions of this guidance, including for additional patient populations, additional health conditions, or additional healthcare settings?
Variable Label: Q31: Future Expansion of Guidance
//TEXT//
Your identity and anything you say here will remain anonymous. To ensure we are gathering feedback from diverse settings and roles, we are asking for clinic and specialty information. When we summarize this survey, we might reference your type of clinic (or specialty) when analyzing general discussion trends, but no identifying information will be shared.
Question type: Open End Response
Q1. In what city is your clinic located?
Variable Label: Q1: City Clinic Location
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q2. In what state is your clinic located?
Variable Label: Q2: State Clinic Information
Question Type: Open End Response
Q3. What is your health center name?
Variable Label: Q3: Name Information
Question Type: Single Response Drop Down
Q4. What is your role at the CHC?
Variable Label: Q4: Provider Role Information
Physician
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Nurse
Medical Assistant
Clinic Manager
Social Worker
Case Manager
Community Health Worker
Patient educator
Patient Navigator
Administrative/operations staff
Behavioral health specialist
Pharmacists/pharmacy technician
Psychologist/ Mental Health Professional
Other (please specify)
Question Type: Open End Response
Q5. If applicable, please indicate your specialty or sub-specialty (optional)
Variable Label: Q5: Provider Specialty/Sub-Specialty Information
Question Type: Multi-Select Drop Down
Q6. Do you currently provide care to any of the following patient populations who are increased risk for health harms from heat? [Select all that apply]
Variable Label: Q6: Patient Population Information
Pregnant people
Children or teens with asthma
Adults with cardiovascular diseases
Older Adults
Emergency Responders
Outdoor Workers
People with Disabilities
People experiencing homelessness
Other (please specify)
//INCENTIVE//
//TEXT//
As a token of appreciation for your time, we are offering a $30 Visa e-gift card. Please provide your email address below where the e-gift card will be sent. [open ended] _________________
//END OF SURVEY//
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