The DETAILS BLOG
Capturing Stories from the Field: Reflections, Challenges, & Best Practices
 We’re featuring a snapshot from academic detailer, Carolyn Wilson, a Senior Health Program Coordinator at Ledge Light Health District. By Anna Morgan-Barsamian, MPH, RN, PMP, Senior Manager, Training & Education, NaRCAD Tags: Substance Use, Detailing Visit  Anna: Hi Carolyn! Can you walk us through how you gain access to clinicians? Carolyn: Absolutely! When it comes to finding clinicians and getting them interested in our program, it’s really all about word of mouth. The clinicians quickly learn that the information I share is valuable and that I’m respectful of their time. I say things at the end of our visit like, “if you really enjoyed this session, the best compliment that I can receive is a referral to somebody else.” A referral or warm handoff always seems to work for me when gaining access. I also do a little bit of cold calling on LinkedIn - I share information about our program and attach our flyer. I make sure to mention our continuing education credits, referral gift cards, and swag. Clinicians absolutely love our insulated travel mugs. We’re fortunate enough to have the funding to provide these incentives through our grant. Once I’m 1:1 with a clinician, I always try to set the stage during our first meeting, especially if I don’t have a relationship with them. I let them know that I’m a non-clinical health educator and that I have a background in public health. I like to say that I’m a health promoter, not a clinician. I tell the clinician I’m working with that they know how to do their job, but I’m there to support them. I always thank them for their interest and time, which helps to build that relationship and open the door for follow up visits. Bottom line - entice people and let them know your value! At the end of the day, you want clinicians to know that you’re there to help them and that they can access you whenever they need support. Have thoughts on our DETAILS Blog posts? You can head on over to our Discussion Forum to continue the conversation! Biography. Carolyn Wilson is a health educator and prevention specialist serving as a program coordinator at Ledge Light Health District in New London CT for 11 years. Carolyn studied public health and health education at New York Medical College. Keenly interested in health promotion and behavioral science, Carolyn enjoys bringing her passions and talents to both primary prevention and academic detailing work. Carolyn has been serving as an academic detailer for over 2 years and enjoys speaking with clinicians about strategies to prevent opioid related deaths. Carolyn also manages the Groton Alliance for Substance abuse Prevention @Groton_Prevents. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys serving on the Board of Directors for the CT Association of Prevention Professionals and Fiddleheads Food Cooperative. To connect with Carolyn, find her on LinkedIn.
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