Continued from p. 25 The PTSD Protocol includes the following inpatient and outpatient components. Inpatient Trauma ICU patients must have been in the ICU for four or more days and fit into at least one of the following categories: • Injuries in two or more body systems (ortho, neuro, trauma) • Psychopathology (death involved in the traumatic event, suicide intent, substance use) TSN provides a PTSD resource letter to trauma patients who meet the following criteria: ASD and PTSD Program
letter with the PTSD Checklist to complete and return to the BI Social Worker for scoring and follow-up. Outpatient The Trauma Clinic provides the PCL-5 to trauma patients at their follow-up visits. Completed questionnaires are collected and scored by the BI Social Worker. If a patient scores 36 or higher, the BI Social Worker will reach out to the patient and discuss the screen and any concerns or needs for further help. Patients who score at risk for PTSD receive a follow-up call and are rescreened at 30, 60 and 90 days after the initial screen.
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Inpatient
PTSD Letters distributed
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PCL-5 Screen follow-ups completed
• TSN follow-up contact • Received a peer visit • Received a pastoral care consult
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Outpatient
PCL-5 screens
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Referrals placed
• Expressed interest in additional emotional support Those patients will also receive a three-month follow-up
Resources given
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Follow-up contacts completed
Pastoral Care Pastoral Care chaplains are a presence at the bedside, but that’s just the beginning of what this highly skilled and educated team offers. Their calming presence also helps keep patients and families centered, whether they’re in the high-paced and stressful environment of the Emergency Department or receiving an infusion at the Cancer Institute. As core members of the trauma team, our chaplains work with physicians and nurses to determine how to best care for patients and their families. When team members need support, Pastoral Care offers that, too.
Dexter Mims Director
William Bean Staff Chaplain
Natalie Riley Staff Chaplain
Ben Lewis Staff Chaplain
Cherry Ngwa Trauma Chaplain
Leah Ryan Staff Chaplain
Coy Callicott Certified Educator
Craig Katzenmiller Certified Educator
Lisa Casey Coordinator
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