 |
Why does the CAC CAB exist?
Asthma is a major health concern that disproportionately affects low-income minority adults and children living urban areas. Poor asthma control leads to more emergency department (ED)/urgent care visits, as well as missed school and work. With proper medication usage and reduced exposure to asthma triggers, asthma symptoms can be controlled and people can lead normal lives. We know how to do this; the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Expert Panel Report (EPR) 3 provides comprehensive guidelines for clinicians to diagnose and manage asthma. Despite this, asthma rates in Chicago persist and elsewhere persist. This means we still have a lot to learn.
What is a CAC Community Advisory Consultation? The CAC Community Advisory Board is amide up of adults with asthma, caregivers of children living with asthma, community educators, community leaders, and representatives from patient advocacy organizations concerned about asthma. The board is designed to be a link between those working in asthma and the community to ensure that the community and patient perspective is included in programs and research targeting asthma. A CAC Community Advisory Board Consultation provides an individual opportunity to review asthma research or program development, implementation, evaluation, or dissemination efforts with CAC's highly skilled board to gather feedback or recommendations. Consultations can be tailored to fit your needs and include one or more meetings with CAC Board members. How Can A CAC Community Advisory Board Consultation Support My Work? Consultations can occur before funding (ideal), during a project to guide or troubleshoot, or after completion to support dissemination. The goal of the CAC Community Advisory Board Consultation process is to help incorporate the community voice into your work by understanding the outcomes and services that are important to people affected by asthma, connect research and programs to community resources and stakeholders, and link research and programs with others conducting complimentary work. |
How Do Consultations Work?
CAC CAB consultations are available at any time via request. There is a fee involved that covers the administrative costs of organizing the consultation and a stipend for CAB members. The fee amount depends on the funding source (or lack of) and is negotiable. Members of CAC receive a discounted rate for consultations. Not a member of CAC? Click here to become a CAC member.
If you would like to learn more contact execdirector@chicagoasthma.org.
Sample of CAC CAB Consultations Provided
- Asthma Action at Erie
- Coordinated Healthcare Interventions for Childhood Asthma Gaps in Outcomes (CHICAGO Plan)
- CHICAGO Collaboration II
- Chicago Area Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Network (CAPriCORN)
- Comprehensive School-based Approach to Improve Asthma Outcomes
- Helping Chicago’s Westside Adults Breathe and Thrive
- Self-Carry in Schools Project
How do I inquire about a potential project for the CAC's CAB?
If you have a project for us to evaluate, or and idea you would like to discuss, please contact Rachelle Paul-Brutus, CAC Executive Director, with details or fill out our Consultation Information Request Form.
The CAC CAB is looking for new CAB members!
We are looking for adults with asthma, caregivers of children with asthma, and others who work closely with people who have asthma to serve on the CAB. CAB meetings typically occur 2-4 times/year for 1-2 hours each. These meetings will be conducted via video conference. The dates/times depend on CAB member schedules and availability. CAB members are reimbursed for their time. CAB members are sometimes asked to review short documents or proposals via email as well. CAB member commitments are non-binding. We ask CAB members to just participate as they can. For more information, contact execdirector@chicagoasthma.org..
Events | Education
| Asthma News
| Asthma Resources CAC
collaborates with and provides information and resources for a variety
of community partners including schools, housing providers, and others. |
|
