Understanding Autism: Enhancing Healthcare Security Through Awareness and Inclusion

Gain education on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and build a greater awareness, sensitivity, while exploring effective response strategies for interacting with autistic individuals in healthcare settings.

Registration

Overview

Join Caroline Stegeman as she educates healthcare security professionals on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), promoting greater awareness, sensitivity, and effective response strategies when interacting with autistic individuals in healthcare settings.

Should I Attend?

Anyone interested in healthcare security, including Office Practice Managers, Clinic Staff, CNOs, Risk Managers, and Quality Coordinators, should attend this webinar.

Objectives

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core characteristics of autism and how they may influence behavior, communication, and responses in high-stress healthcare environments.
• Identify appropriate communication techniques and de-escalation strategies tailored to individuals with autism to reduce misunderstandings and potential conflicts.
• Apply autism-informed practices to foster a safer, more inclusive healthcare environment for both patients and staff.

Continuing Education

Participants will receive 1.0 nursing contact hours from the Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc. for complete attendance of the program. Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing – CE Provider #60.

CHSP/CPSO: 1.0 contact hours of continuing education credit toward fulfillment of the requirements of CHSP designation of Certified Healthcare Safety Professional & CPSO designation of Certified Patient Safety Officer.

Accommodations

Please contact LHA Trust Funds if you have a disability that may require special accommodations for this educational opportunity. LHA Trust Funds is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.

Webinar Speakers

Caroline Stegeman, RN, BSN, MJ, CPHRM, CPSO, ONC

Director of Patient Safety, LHA Trust Funds

Caroline Stegeman has more than 30 years of nursing and clinical risk management experience in healthcare settings.

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