RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN TEXAS
Release Date: 9/29/2022 Exp. Date 9/29/2024 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ COURSE DATES: MAXIMUM CREDITS:
FORMAT:
Enduring Material (Self Study)
TARGET AUDIENCE
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT:
This course is designed for all physicians, physician assistants and other health care professionals.
• Read the course materials.
• Complete the self-assessment questions at the end. A score of 70% is required. • Ret urn your customer information/ answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail, phone, fax or complete online at program website.
COURSE OBJECTIVE The purpose of this activity is to provide clinicians with the strategies for identifying, assessing and responding to patients who may be current or past victims of human trafficking. This course details venues for human trafficking, techniques for identifying potential trafficked persons, and resources their assistance.
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to: 1. Describe the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States. 2. Discuss communication strategies to assist with identification of trafficked persons. 3. Discuss the importance of safety planning and protocols. 4. Identify resources for assistance of suspected victims of human trafficking. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics. DESIGNATION STATEMENT: InforMed designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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