The American College of Surgeons now requires all verified trauma centers to have screening and referral processes in place to meet the mental health needs of trauma patients. This is unfamiliar territory for many trauma program leaders, and implementing an effective mental health support program requires careful planning.
“How to Collaborate with Hospital Social Workers to Meet the Mental Health Needs of Trauma Patients” explores ways to create a structured approach to providing mental health support to the trauma patient population.
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[PDF Resource] Draft Clinical Practice Guideline: Mental Health Screening for Injured Patients
During this one-hour session, Elizabeth Noonan MSW, LSW, a trauma social worker at a Level I trauma center, explains how to create an effective system for identifying trauma patients at high risk for mental health problems and getting them the help they need. She discusses how to implement and use the Injured Trauma Survivor Screen (ITSS) tool, and she also takes a close look at post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in both adult and pediatric trauma patients.
In addition, trauma center leadership expert Angie Chisolm outlines the new ACS requirement for mental health screening and explains how to demonstrate compliance.
Sponsored by Optimal Healthcare Advisors, this webinar is designed for trauma program leaders, hospital social workers, and anyone responsible for helping to ensure optimal outcomes and long-term recovery for injured patients.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Noonan MSW, LSW
Trauma Social Worker
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Liz Noonan obtained her BA in psychology at Rutgers University and went on to receive her MSW with a focus in clinical social work. She aims to create a safe and compassionate environment for healing and recovery from acute and chronic trauma. Liz is committed to fostering mental health awareness and providing evidence-based trauma-informed interventions within her patient population. She is passionate about empowering patients, and her goal is to provide comprehensive education surrounding trauma social work and case management at a Level I trauma center.
Angela Chisolm, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, CFRN, TCRN
President
Optimal Healthcare Advisors
Angie Chisolm is a nationally recognized expert in trauma program management, trauma PI, operational efficiency, site survey readiness, and coding and billing. She has helped trauma centers nationwide build effective trauma teams, implement quality initiatives, improve P&L performance, prepare effectively for ACS and state surveys, and upgrade their designation level.
