Description

This webinar, Ensuring Respectful Care for Perinatal Substance Use: Change Starts with You, is targeted to both inpatient and outpatient nurses who work in the perinatal space, particularly with patients who are experiencing substance use disorders. During this session, the presenter will explore current evidence-based practice recommendations for the treatment of Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (PSUDS). The spotlight of the webinar will be focused on reviewing and practicing the implementation of communication tools we all possess that can improve PSUDS treatment access and the overall patient experience.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the negative consequences of dismissive and disrespectful communication and care on patients experiencing perinatal substance use disorder.  

Integrate respectful and caring communication strategies into all interactions with individuals seeking reproductive care. 

Participate in creating a culture of change among nursing peers and other health care colleagues.

Presenter:

Melinda Ramage, MSN, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, CDCES

Recorded Date:

May 23, 2023

Nursing Contact Hours:

1.0 nursing contact hours (CNE available through 05/23/2026)

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