Trauma-Informed Care
An Approach That Recognizes The Impact Of Trauma And Promotes Safety, Trust, And Empowerment.

Violence De-escalation
A Set Of Techniques Used To Calm Agitated Patients And Prevent Harm, Related To De Escalation Techniques.

Suicide Screening
A Nursing Evaluation To Identify Risk Of Self Harm, Often Performed With Depression Screening.

Anxiety Screening
A Nursing Assessment Using Tools Such As GAD-7 To Identify Anxiety Disorders.

Depression Screening
A Nursing Assessment Using Tools Such As PHQ-9 To Identify Depression.

SBIRT Screening
A Screening Tool For Substance Use: Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment.

HIPAA Compliance
Adherence To Regulations Protecting Patient Privacy And Health Information.

Confidentiality
The Ethical And Legal Duty To Protect Patient Information.

Ethical Dilemma
A Situation In Which Nurses Must Choose Between Conflicting Ethical Principles.

Advance Care Planning
A Process In Which Patients Discuss And Document Their Preferences For Future Medical Care.