Abuse identification education.Most healthcare providers treat victims of domestic violence on a regular basis, sometimes without realizing it. Now, the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence has developed new resources, guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. , and materials to help doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers identify and help patients who are facing abuse. The Health Resource Center is a project of the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF FVPF Family Violence Prevention Fund ), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. It serves as a clearinghouse for information on domestic violence, providing materials, training, technical assistance, and information on public policies. Simply by making a toll-free phone call to 888-Rx-ABUSE, healthcare providers can request free information, talk to an expert on domestic violence, and be connected to a national network of experts who can provide training or consultation. Comprehensive clinical and health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract information, statistics, and resources are available for a variety of health specialties Health specialties include topics such as mental health, public health, and sexual health. . Information also is available online at www.fvpf.org/health, and the Health Resource Center accepts requests for information by fax at (415) 252-8991. |
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