ED Visits for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Surging Nationally

Presentations often are bundled with a host of comorbid conditions and chronic or acute traumatic events. Providers should suspect and expect an underlying potentially serious coexisting medical complication in each patient encountered until proven otherwise.

‘STRAUMA’ Protocol Activates Care for Patients with Concurrent Symptoms of Stroke, Trauma

Researchers designed STRAUMA specifically for patients who exhibit symptoms of stroke and show visible signs of trauma. Typically, EMS activates the protocol, but other emergency providers can call for it after an appropriate patient has presented to the ED. An activation pages stroke and trauma teams to respond so they can evaluate the patient jointly.

Simple Techniques for Talking with Patients About Advance Directives

It is challenging for case managers and healthcare providers to discuss end-of-life issues with patients, particularly when they are facing a life-threatening injury or illness. But it is useful to make advance directives a part of a palliative care service as well as a general part of case management with geriatric patients after a traumatic injury.

Geriatric Patients Need Advance Directives and Transdisciplinary Care Across Continuum

Millions of older Americans visit emergency departments each year, often for traumatic injuries, including falls that can lead to death. Case managers and health systems should consider how to improve end-of-life care discussions and advance directive documentation in this population.

Medicaid Expansion Helped Young Adults with Traumatic Injuries

Better insurance coverage led to wider access to rehab resources, chipped away at certain racial, socioeconomic disparities.

Certain Recovery Activities Can Protect First Responders’ Well-Being

Considering the effects of stress on well-being, first responders are at higher risk of suffering from emotional fallout from their work. The good news is there are some straightforward solutions that could mitigate the harmful effects of stress and reduce their risk of developing depression, PTSD, or other mental health problems.

Study Results Highlight Formerly Homeless Veterans’ Need for Case Management

Housing is an important health factor among low-income and homeless people in the community, including veterans. New research revealed that clinicians should view veterans’ housing status and their behavioral health factors, including loneliness and substance use disorder. Social workers and case managers should keep veterans’ housing and substance use struggles in mind.

Best Practices for Amputation Recovery

Case managers make a difference in the lives of their patients, even when patients are only in the hospital briefly. This is especially true when a patient is undergoing a life-changing or traumatic event, like limb amputation. Case managers can help guide the patient on what to expect during recovery and after. In some cases, they might be the only person who can help a vulnerable patient find help for a successful and less traumatic experience.

The Healing Process for Healthcare Workers Exposed to Workplace Violence

Research suggests peer support programs that may have been developed to support clinicians following an adverse event or medical error also be leveraged to help those suffering from stress, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties following incidents of workplace violence.

Multimodal Pain Control Strategy Shows Promise in Trauma Patients

Researchers continue searching for ways to minimize opioid exposure.

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