Hospital-Based Clinician DV/IPV Compliance Course
Domestic Violence State Mandated Training for ALL Hospital Clinicians and Social Workers
Description
Domestic Violence Policy Training Course
This three-part video training course was created to aid staff in identifying and responding to patients
who are victims of domestic violence and to comply with Public Health Law Section 2805-z.
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Video #1: Domestic Violence Basics & Procedure for Screening
Training video #1 covers the basics of domestic violence, including its
definition, behaviors, and the people it affects. In addition, the video
investigates the significant role of hospital staff, including policy requirements. Finally,
the training examines the procedure for screening, which includes
frequency, provider, steps, follow-up, and documentation.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE POLICY COURSE
1. Screening Frequency
2. Screening Provider
3. Screening Steps
4. Screening Follow-Up
5. Screening Documentation
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Video #2: Procedure for Assessment & Procedure for Treatment
Training video #2 explores indicators of abuse, such as historical,
psychological, physical, and behavioral patterns. In addition, the video
covers the guidelines for photographic documentation. Finally, the training
reviews how to be clear, concise, and objective when documenting
domestic violence.
PROCEDURE FOR SCREENING
1. Indicators of Abuse
2. Assessment & Treatment
3. Photography
4. Strangulation
5. Documentation
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Video #3: Procedure for Telehealth & Procedure for Referrals
Training video #3 addresses the challenges of building rapport and
protecting patient confidentiality during a telehealth appointment. The
video provides tips for assessing safety before screening for domestic
violence. Finally, the training introduces the role and responsibilities of the
Domestic Violence Coordinator.
PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
1. Notify the Domestic Violence Coordinator
2. Role of the Domestic Violence Coordinator
3. Mandated Reporting
What You Will Learn!
- Domestic violence regulatory compliance for hospital clinicians and social workers
- How to effectively manage domestic violence patients and incidents
- How to quickly communicate and build rapport with someone who has been recently victimized
- New knowledge, competence, and skills to improve productivity, reduce time, and meet legal regulations
Who Should Attend!
- Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses, Emergency Social Workers, Pediatric Physicians, Pediatric Nurses, Emergency Pediatric Physicians, Emergency Pediatric Nurses; OB-GYN Physicians, OB-GYN Nurses, OB-GYN Clinical, and ALL hospital-based Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Clinicians.
- This domestic violence training is required by law for all hospital clinicians and hospital social workers in 26 states including, New York, California, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Kentucky.