Human Trafficking

Feb 7, 2024

In this episode, PA Angela Meredith speaks with Clay, Kim, and Martine about how clinicians, particularly PAs, can be prepared to handle the issue of human trafficking.

 

Learn valuable information you can use to help patients who may be at risk, important factors to consider implementing at your facility, and useful resources you can utilize today. Don't miss this valuable conversation.

 

Guest: Angela Meredith, DMSc, PA-C

Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/angelameredith

 

Resources for everyone:

 

• National Human Trafficking Hotline - home base of 24-hour hotline: [phone]. https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en

 

*This is also where you can download the decision-flow chart “Framework for a Human Trafficking Protocol in Healthcare Settings” at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/resources/framework-human-trafficking-protocol-healthcare-settings

 

• Polaris Project - online training, human trafficking 101: https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/

 

Resources for clinicians:

 

• American Hospital Association - includes ICD10 codes: https://www.aha.org/combating-human-trafficking

 

• SOAR - AMA cat 1 CME credits, train.org  - SOAR to Health and Wellness: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip/training/soar-health-and-wellness-training

And for online training: https://www.train.org/main/search?type=course&query=SOAR

 

• Jones Day for reporting and educational requirements. Scroll down to access the pdf: https://www.jonesday.com/en/insights/2021/09/human-trafficking-and-health-care-providers

 

• Coalition Against Trafficking in Women:  http://www.catwinternational.org