HMA article: Trauma Informed Care: The Benefits of Clinical Integration and Organizational Buy-In

Trauma Informed Care: The Benefits of Clinical Integration and Organizational Buy-In

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 1 to 2 p.m. EDT Healthcare organizations are beginning to recognize the benefits of integrating Trauma Informed Care initiatives into clinical protocols and best practices. Trauma Informed Care is an approach that helps providers and staff identify and address adverse experiences in individual’s lives. The return on investment is measureable, and the costs can be minimal with the right type of training, organizational support, and leadership. During this webinar, HMA experts Laurie Lockert, Jeffrey Ring, and Karen Hill will discuss how organizations can best support the transformation to Trauma Informed Care and how these initiatives improve patients’ outcomes, improve job satisfaction, and reduce costs – consistent with the Triple Aim. Speakers Laurie Lockert, MS, LPC, Senior Consultant, Portland, OR Jeffrey Ring, PhD, Principal, Southern California Karen Hill, PhD, MSN, ANP-C, Senior Consultant, San Francisco Learning Objectives Understand the organizational imperative to explore trauma informed approaches to care delivery. Explore how Trauma Informed Care dovetails with broader culturally responsive care management efforts. Appreciate the ROI for embracing trauma informed approaches regarding patient attrition and staff productivity, absenteeism, and job satisfaction. Learn how to provide training and support for Trauma Informed Care initiatives, helping health care teams to better identify trauma symptoms and open up a dialog with patients. Who Should Attend Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners; executives of health systems, physician practices, FQHCs, and other provider organizations; behavioral health and substance use disorder practitioners and organizations; executives of Medicaid managed care plans; Medicaid directors and staff. Register now for this free webinar.

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