Module 3 - Screening for The Big 3

Violence, substance use, and anxiety or depression explain 80% of maternal deaths. The impact of these 3 factors on maternal deaths and injuries is preventable. Early identification will reduce this impact. Knowledge, screening tools, strategies and resources for healthcare providers and helping professionals to use with patients is provide in the learning management training developed for providers.

The Big 3 Screener is a 7-item tool that can be used to screen and identify whether a pregnant patient in any trimester or postpartum is experiencing mental health concerns or IPV. Additionaly it provides referrals for substnace use.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers who treat pregnant or postpartum women.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Summarize best practices for administering The Big 3 Screener
2. Describe the process for receiving informed consent from patients
3. Practiceasking The Big 3 Screener questions
4. Name potential barriers to using The Big 3 Screener and identigy helpful soluntions

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.25 hour(s) of participation.
Course opens: 
08/01/2025
Course expires: 
07/31/2028
Part of: 
The Big 3 Training
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In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Other
UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.50 hours of participation.

Acknowledgment
In collaboration with UK Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The activity was supported by HRSA Grant #U7AMC50519. 

Project Title: State Maternal Health Innovation & Data Capacity Program: Kentucky Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force

Available Credit

  • 0.25 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.25 hour(s) of participation.
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