Resource Details

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness in Health Centers for Addressing IPV, HT, and Exploitation

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Sponsored by: Other

Developed by: Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: Historical data show that crises exacerbate rates of IPV and HT/E. This 4-page educational brief outlines strategies for enhancing emergency preparedness in health centers (HCs), focusing on intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking (HT), and exploitation (E). By implementing improved protocols and strengthening community collaborations, HCs can better serve vulnerable populations during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Health Centers (HCs) provide essential care to 32.5 million people annually, including those uninsured and impoverished. IPV is a prevalent issue with 1 in 2 women and 2 in 5 men report experiencing IPV in their lifetime - patients who experience IPV, HT, and E experience a range of adverse health issues. Emergencies increase the incidence as survivors face heightened isolation and reduced access to services, making it critical for HCs to strengthen their preparedness. The brief is available as a PDF in English.

Resource Details: This resource is a 4-Page PDF dedicated to emergency preparedness.

Resource Topic: Operations, Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Emergency Management, Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships.

Keywords: Education of - Staff (e.g., Competency-Based), Health Care Facilities, Implementation Tools, Planning, Risk Management, Strategic Planning.