"As a student, I am eager to learn. I’m also eager for hands-on experience that benefits patients.  Yes, learning happens in the classroom and during clinical rotations. That said, there are other valuable lessons to be picked up from students of other professions, and most importantly – patients. I am excited for this program as it is an opportunity to approach a dilemma (high-utilization) with input from the interprofessional team. Law students will assist in parsing out the details of disability paperwork and insurance eligibility. Pharmacy students will aid in establishing a daily routine for medication adherence. Public health students will offer personalized education as it fits within systemic trends. Medical and nursing students will help navigate the healthcare landscape. And social work students will assist in setting tangible goals and accessing community resources to bring them to fruition. From these varied angles, student hotspotters hope to allow Grady’s high-utilizers to engage in lifestyles more conducive to maintaining health, with fewer hospitalizations."

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-- Colin McNamara BSN, RN (AISH 2017-18)