ENA Emergency Nurses Association - SBIRT

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BECOME A SBIRT CHAMPION!

WHY IS SBIRT SO IMPORTANT?
Hospitals that have implemented a SBIRT program have seen:

Reduced ED visit recidivism.

Improved patient safety in the community.

Decreased risk for injuries (e.g., falls, ATV, motor vehicle crashes).

Reduced risk of harm to others due to alcohol use problems (e.g., domestic violence).

Reduced alcohol-medication adverse events.

Increased intervention impact on ED patients and the community.

Reduced health care costs.

Adoption of a universal screening policy makes reimbursement more likely because alcohol use problems are not tied to the medical event.

Estimates indicate that approximately 12% of patients will require a brief intervention. Almost 50% of patients will be eliminated at triage by the first screening question.

WHY SHOULD I BECOME A SBIRT CHAMPION?

Increased recognition as an ED nurse leader and pioneer. ENA is the only nursing specialty organization that has adopted SBIRT.

Increased recognition as a trusted professional.

Increased opportunity for you to provide prevention efforts in your ED and community.

Once the SBIRT technique is learned, the technique can be applied to other risky behaviors.

Increased ED staff satisfaction.

Increased opportunity to climb the clinical ladder.

Opportunity to obtain CECHs.

To become a SBIRT Champion complete the profile. Click here to download the Word form.

Please complete the SBIRT Champion Profile and return by email attachment to:

Lisa Sparacio, Administrative Assistant
E-mail: ipinstitute@ena.org Questions? Email or call 847/460-4112