Trauma and Beyond: ACS Guidelines for Mental Health and Substance Use Screening

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Lisa Hollett Evenbly, BSN, MA, RN, MICN, TCRN Related seminars and products

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Lisa Hollett Evenbly, BSN, MA, RN, MICN, TCRN, is a trauma performance improvement nurse with over 40 years of experience in emergency, trauma, EMS and education. She has been teaching and speaking at conferences since 1986 and has experience in textbook review and has authored several test banks for EMS and nursing textbooks.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lisa Hollett Evenbly maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital and DHR Health. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lisa Hollett Evenbly is a member of the Society of Trauma Nurses and Emergency Nurses Association.

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Objectives

1. Identify the key components of ACS guidelines for mental health and substance use screening in trauma patients.
2. Apply effective screening techniques to assess mental health disorders and substance use in a trauma setting.
3. Develop strategies for integrating mental health and substance use interventions into trauma care to improve patient outcomes.

Outline

Introduction to American College of Surgeons (ACS) Guidelines 

• Overview of ACS guidelines related to mental health and substance use screening
• Importance of screening in trauma care

Mental Health Screening Techniques

• Key signs and symptoms to watch for
• Recommended screening tools and methods
• Case studies illustrating effective mental health assessments

Substance Use Screening Techniques

• Identifying indicators of substance use and misuse
• Screening tools and approaches for substance use
• Case studies and practical examples

Integrating Interventions into Trauma Care

• Strategies for incorporating mental health and substance use interventions
• Coordination with interdisciplinary teams
• Best practices for follow-up care and support

Practical Application

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Clinical Nurse Specialists