Module 4 - Referrals 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.

There are three actions that are recommended taking after administering The Big 3 Screener: make a safety plan, give referrals, and breif education.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers who treat pregnant or postpartum women.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Identify appropriate response actions based on The Big 3 Screener results: safety planning, providing referrals, and sharing brief education
2. Explain the three steps for creating a trauma-informed safety plan
3. Summarize key national-and state-level referrals for The Big 3

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.

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UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.25 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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