Samantha Decker Email & Phone Number

Littleton, Co, Us

Increase efficiency with Tri-County Health Department's subject matter experts in streamlining intentional, consistent communication while identifying critical public health needs and issues in the K-12 school setting. Connecting schools with resources regarding the strong connection between health and academic achievement and education attainment is a social determinant of health.

Developed and implemented goals, objectives, related policies and procedures for the program. Gathered and organized program data for the use in grant reporting, annual reports, and additional documents as assigned by utilizing multiple software and data collection platforms. Built relationships with community partner organizations to enhance smooth and effective delivery of program services. Management and oversight to staff including orientation, in service trainings, assignment and review of staff work, interpretation of program and policy for staff, interviewing and selection of staff.

Researched best practice and adapted to develop a new program within the agency. Provided one on one and group education utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to clients in regards to their cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes education and weight management. Grew program and responsible for training and supervising all new lifestyle intervention staff. Assist with program reporting and evaluation.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Screened, assessed, and established nutrition interventions and education to the inpatient population. Participated in medical and care coordination rounds to coordinate multidisciplinary discharge needs including location community resources and follow up plans for long-term care nutrition. Counseled patients on therapeutic diets, goal setting and behavior change.