HealthLeaders Media January 21, 2022
With their position on the frontlines of healthcare, nurses are perfectly positioned to identify patients who may be victims of intimate partner violence.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Intimate partner violence (IPV) has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
– Healthcare providers may need to rethink how to address IPV during telehealth visits.
– The Joint Commission recommends health organizations partner with a local domestic violence provider for training or resources.
The Joint Commission has released a new Quick Safety advisory to address intimate partner violence (IPV), which has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to healthcare providers.
The new advisory, titled “Addressing intimate partner violence and helping protect patients,” provides Joint Commission requirements and national recommendations to identify and help patients who...
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