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Implementing Sbirt In A Critical Access Emergency Department, Warren P. Mcdermott, Mary Val Palumbo Dr.
Implementing Sbirt In A Critical Access Emergency Department, Warren P. Mcdermott, Mary Val Palumbo Dr.
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Universal screening and brief intervention with referral to treatment (SBIRT) has become best practice for emergency departments (EDs) over the last two decades. Given the prevalence of alcohol use and the subsequent health impacts of drinking, EDs are well positioned to be on the front line of screening for risky drinking. The available literature is clear in its consensus that universal screening for alcohol use in the ED is critical to identifying people at high risk for drinking and improving health outcomes.
Aims: This project aimed to implement an SBIRT process in a critical access ED. To achieve this …