BCMHSUS
What plays a big role in the circumstances that bring clients to seek services at the BCMHSUS?
Trauma
What other concept is closely related to trauma-informed care, in which TIC is part of that concept?
Patient-centered care
What is the importance of Health Equity in TIC
What is a major challenge in the implementation of TIC?
A need for change at multiple levels (policy, organizational and health-care providers)
What does the community nurse need to understand in order to provide TIC?
Effects of current and past trauma on health outcomes and health behaviour.
The advocacy goal at BCMHSUS
Advocate for the use of trauma-informed practices across all mental health and substance use support services across the province.
What is a common source of trauma?
Adverse childhood events
How can nurses provide capacity building in the context of TIC?
Influencing policies to create environment that allow safe access to the services clients may need.
What can health care providers do to provide TIC?
Offer choices of treatment, create a holistically safe environment for the client, and actively listen in a non-judgmental manner
What are signs of trauma a nurse can screen for?
S&S of PTSD, depression, physical signs of abuse, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts
Three things that worsen health challenges related to trauma
Stigma, barrier to health care access and troubles with the law
Name three types of ACE
Any type of abuse or neglect, incarceration of a parent, loss of a parent or living in a household with family members experiencing substance abuse or mental health issues
How does health protection happen in TIC?
Identifying health determinants and creating harm reduction strategies with the client.
Tailoring interventions to individuals, providing culturally competent and safe care, and prioritizing patient safety are all examples of what?
Best Practice Guidelines for TIC
What is critical for continuity of care in TIC?
For an interdisciplinary team that is comfortable in applying TIC.