Activity Description:

This activity explores the global response to human trafficking since 2000 and highlights the healthcare system's role in addressing this issue through identification, management, and prevention of suspected cases using a multidisciplinary approach. As trafficking methods continue to evolve in scope and reach, healthcare and community systems must also adapt their strategies. The session emphasizes the need for ongoing awareness, collaboration, and innovation to effectively combat human trafficking.

Target Audience: 

This course is designed for hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, and residents.

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize 25 years of global efforts to combat human trafficking.
• Describe the healthcare system's role in identifying, managing, and preventing suspected cases.
• Discuss evolving trafficking methods and technology-driven prevention strategies.

Moderator:

Shiree Berry MD, FACS Trauma Medical Director HCA Houston Northwest

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.*

*Ineligible companies – Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of HCA Healthcare Continental Division and HCA Gulf Coast Division. The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:

The HCA Healthcare Continental Division designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ​

Commercial Support:  

This Activity was developed without support from any ineligible company.*The ACCME defines ineligible companies as those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Note: The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests – unless the provider of clinical services is owned, or controlled by, and ACCME defined ineligible company.​

Disclosure: 

The HCA Healthcare Continental Division is committed to providing CME that is balanced, objective, and evidenced-based. In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence all parties in control of content are required to disclose all conflicts of interest with ACCME defined ineligible companies. None of the planners, faculty, and those in control of this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.​