
Health professionals must be prepared to assist patients who may be experiencing any type of violence, including human trafficking. The Joint Commission and other professional organizations have made statements on the importance of education and policies/procedures in health care settings. This presentation describes a U.S.-based health system’s process in developing such a policy and procedure with supporting education, as well as three key learnings from the quality improvement process. This session will include a discussion of the Provide privacy, Educate, Ask, Respect & Respond (PEARR) Tool, a structured conversation guide for health professionals on how to provide trauma-sensitive assistance to patients who may be experiencing violence, including human trafficking.