Event Overview
Host a community outreach event combining health education and vascular screening to identify at-risk patients and promote vascular health awareness.
Event Components
Screening Stations
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ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) Testing
- 2-3 dedicated stations
- 15 minutes per screening
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Carotid Ultrasound
- 1-2 stations
- 20 minutes per screening
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Blood Pressure Monitoring
- 2 stations
- 5 minutes per screening
Educational Elements
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Mini-Presentations
- PAD awareness
- Stroke prevention
- Venous disease management
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Information Booths
- Smoking cessation
- Diabetes management
- Exercise programs
Staffing Requirements
- 2-3 Vascular surgeons
- 4-6 Vascular technologists
- 2-3 Nurses
- 2 Registration staff
- 1 Event coordinator
Marketing Timeline
8 Weeks Before
- Secure venue
- Design promotional materials
- Contact local media
4 Weeks Before
- Distribute flyers to primary care offices
- Begin social media campaign
- Send press releases
1 Week Before
- Confirm all staff assignments
- Final equipment check
- Review screening protocols
Required Equipment
- Ultrasound machines (2-3)
- ABI equipment (2-3 sets)
- BP monitors (4)
- Educational materials
- Registration forms
- Screening documentation sheets
Follow-up Protocol
- Same-day results summary for participants
- Referral process for concerning findings
- Follow-up calls within one week
- Data collection for outcomes tracking