New medical knowledge and technology are advancing more quickly than most physicians can keep up with and utilize wisely. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, education is necessary on a regular basis to improve knowledge and skills of the provide in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. [node:body-summary]

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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Define human trafficking, recognize the different forms it can take (such as sex and labor trafficking), and identify basic statistics and myths surrounding this issue.

2. Recognize common signs and risk factors of human trafficking in various settings with attention to trauma-informed approaches for interacting with potential victims.

3. Recognize the principles of trauma-informed care and be equipped with practical strategies for responding to disclosures or suspicions of trafficking in a way that prioritizes survivor safety, empowerment, formed care and be equipped with practical strategies for responding to disclosures or suspicions of trafficking in a way that prioritizes survivor safety, empowerment and access to resources.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Jaqueline Laymance and Rebecca Mack have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Baylor Scott & White Health System is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For information, please contact Nicole Shipp at [email protected]