Virtual meeting
Via Zoom
Description
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Kristin Wason, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CARN, will identify stigmatizing or biasing language in the medical record and explain how it can perpetuate clinical error, inequitable care, and negative clinician attitudes, and apply person-centered documentation strategies that communicate relevant information while minimizing bias. She will also use practical communication and de-escalation techniques to improve therapeutic relationships and reduce conflict during challenging encounters The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
The Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) series offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.
Intended audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Speakers
Kristin Wason, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CARN
Kristin Wason is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University's Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, and a Nurse Practitioner at Boston Medical Center where she additionally serves as the Director of the Grayken Addiction Nurse Fellowship Program.
Objectives
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:
- Identify stigmatizing or biasing language in the medical record and explain how it can perpetuate clinical error, inequitable care, and negative clinician attitudes.
- Apply person-centered documentation strategies that communicate relevant information while minimizing bias
- Use practical communication and de-escalation techniques to improve therapeutic relationships and reduce conflict during challenging encounters.
Sponsored by
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Accreditation information
Please read the Accreditation Information section of the training registration page for accreditation details and to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
Audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
