EM C11

Managing patients who are at risk of, or are experiencing violence and/or neglect

epa_guide_emergency_med_v2_2024, page 30

key features: focus on the appropriate recognition, and not routine screening, or individuals at risk for or who have experienced intimate partner violence, child abuse or neglect, sexual assault, elder abuse or human trafficking and youth affected by interpersonal violence
response to the identification of a patient at risk includes the appropriate provision of medical care, and collaboration with other healthcare providers and social agencies to ensure patient safety and timely follow-up

assessment plan

• direct observation or case discussion by supervising physician, EM resident in TP - Transition to Practice, social worker, or sexual health nurse
• Form 4
  • population variable
• collect 5 observations of achievement
  • may include simulation
  • at least 1 pediatric presentation