Tags: SPHM Education / Training / Curriculum, Universal
November 13th, 2024 – ASPHP Webinar: Integrating Trauma Informed Care into SPHM
[FREE to Members] Presented and recorded live November 13th, 2024 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
Overview
As we provide care, there is an unspoken reality innate in most of our patients. That is, trauma has taken place at some point in their life. When we become their caregiver, we do not know what that is or at what stage of healing they are in. As we address their needs, in whatever setting we may be employed, the awareness of trauma, trauma responses and methods to minimize re-traumatizing them must be at the forefront of our treatment. Additionally, we may struggle as we uncover trauma responses in ourselves which affects our ability to effectively and empathetically care for our patients. This presentation will provide education on different types of trauma, trauma responses, the principles of trauma informed care and provide you with ways to incorporate this into patient handling and mobility. The desired outcome for the participant is that they will apply trauma informed care principles to promote a safe and therapeutic environment for their patients.
Objectives – After this session, participants will be able to:
- Define trauma and identify the different types of trauma.
- Understand common trauma responses and describe biological attributes of trauma.
- Demonstrate understanding of resilience and post traumatic growth.
- Describe ways to incorporate TIC while providing care to patients.
- Apply learned approaches to promote a safe and therapeutic environment.
Meet the Speaker
Loretta Miller PT, DPT, CEAS, CSPHP
Dr. Miller has been a physical therapist for 30 years with experience throughout the continuum of care encompassing both adults and children. She was an APTA Certified Neurologic Specialist for 20 years and is currently certified as an Ergonomic Assessment Specialist and a Safe Patient Handling Professional. As the Safe Patient Handling Coordinator for Erie County Medical Center Corporation, she has been responsible for the development and growth of the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program. She regularly educates staff on best practice for moving patients safely incorporating safe patient handling equipment. Dr. Miller is an integral leader in other workplace safety initiatives including reducing workplace violence through trauma informed care. Loretta was a presenter at the NYS Safe Patient Handling Conference in 2017 and 2018 and has presented at the annual ECMC Rehab Symposium on topics including Vestibular Rehab, Autism, Developing a Safe Patient Handling Program and Practical Approaches to SPHM in Acute Care. In 2018, she received the Safe Patient Handling Award of Excellence from the NYS Zero Lift Task Force. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPHP), co-chair of the Education Committee and was presented with the ASPHP 2024 SPHM Facilitator Award. In the past, she has been an Adjunct Professor at Daemen University and a Guest Lecturer at SUNY Niagara and D’Youville University.
