Trauma-Informed Protocol for Medical Setting

I've been looking for the same information for a while, particularly with the adult population.  It seems medical settings are either not informed, choose to opt out due to time constraints, or feel this is something they can't impact.  Most physicians I've spoken to state "what then", meaning after they learn about TIC, what is the process or treatment.  Medical treatments work off of standard protocols with a step wise decision tree, and because TIC isn't that concrete they tend to shy away from implementing the education or creating a protocol.  Good luck, and if you receive a protocol if you could send it to me in a private message that would be great.  I'd hate to miss it. Thanks!

Yes, I agree with Laneita.  I am new to the medical field and have discovered that workflows are extremely important.  

I searched for trauma informed medical care at U.C. Davis. Although I found lots of info relating trauma informed care and mental or behavioral health, not as much r/t medical. I did find this: http://www.thepermanentejourna...628-medical-students’-perspectives-on-trauma-informed-care-training.html

Perhaps it can lead somewhere frutful.

Thanks for starting this line of inquiry. 

Please take a look at nppcaces.org, which is an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness (Dr. Nadine Burke Harris' organization). This is a free network for healthcare providers interested in addressing ACEs, including screening, as part of medical practice. Screening tools, examples of protocols, and tools to develop your own protocol are on the site. Hope it is helpful.

Thank you both for the information.  It's very interesting that we only have a couple of resources for the acute care medical world.  I hope to someday see this completely change.

In California, Shasta County [N. CA] is doing incredible work, across their whole community. Their YouTube channel shows videos from WIC, Champions, etc.  This video describes their work to bring ACEs education and screening to the community.  

Hill Country Health and Wellness Center is including Adverse Childhood Experiences screenings in their treatment plans. 
Copy this link into your browser to see the video!  https://www.facebook.com/shast...eos/242319873138858/

See what you think!
Karen 

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Moving from Trauma-Informed to Trauma-Responsive provides program administrators and clinical directors with key resources needed to train staff and make organizational changes to become trauma-responsive. This comprehensive training program involves all staff, ensuring clients are served with a trauma-responsive approach.

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