Trauma Informed Care
Most patients we serve have experienced this.
Trauma
Failure to provide care or supervision.
Neglect
Bruises in different stages of healing suggest this.
Abuse
The “S” in SMART stands for this.
Staff Active Supervision
You must report suspected abuse within this maximum timeframe.
24 Hours
This TIC question replaces “What’s wrong with you?”
Misuse of a patient’s money or belongings.
Exploitation
Poor hygiene and weight loss suggest this.
Neglect
Sitting at the desk or using your phone instead of watching patients is this.
Passive Supervision
Reports should be made this way—not delayed.
Immediately
This is the most important TIC principle and the foundation of care.
Safety
Physical, emotional, or sexual harm.
Abuse
A patient who won’t speak and lets others answer may indicate this.
Abuse or Coercion
Lending items, secrets, or special attention are examples of this.
Grooming Behaviors
Do you need proof before reporting? Should you investigate an allegation before reporting?
No
Staff actions can either support healing or cause this.
Abuse can be intentional OR this.
Unintentional
Withdrawal, fearfulness, or sudden behavior changes may indicate this.
Abuse or trauma
No friendships or relationships with patients is an example of this.
Professional Boundaries
If your supervisor is involved, you should do this.
TIC is mainly focused on preventing this outcome.
Re-traumatization or harm
Taking a patient’s property without permission is this.
Misappropriation
Fear of speaking, many sexual partners, and control by another person may indicate this.
Human Trafficking
Poor boundaries are often the first warning sign before this occurs.
Abuse or sexual acting out
All healthcare staff are considered this under the law.
Mandated reporters