SCCM Resource Library-The Impact of Gun Violence on Public Health

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Dr. Therese Richman, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, delivered the William Shoemaker Honorary Lecture titled "The Impact of Gun Violence on Public Health." Dr. Richman highlighted the importance of addressing the public health burden of gun violence and emphasized the need for healthcare providers to play a role in preventing and addressing this issue. She discussed the various consequences of gun violence, including the physical and psychological impacts on individuals who have been injured, as well as the effects on children who are exposed to firearm violence in their communities. Dr. Richman emphasized the importance of moving upstream and addressing the root causes of gun violence through research, policy changes, and community interventions. She also discussed the need for increased funding for research on gun violence and the role of health systems in preventing and addressing this issue. Dr. Richman concluded by calling on healthcare providers to take action and advocate for change in order to reduce gun injuries and deaths.

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Worldwide Data, Crisis Management, 2020

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2020 Critical Care Congress held February 16-19, 2020, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

The Impact of Gun Violence on Public Health

Therese S. Richmond

Learning Objectives

Describe the burden of gun violence on the public’s health and well-being.

Employ a multifaceted, public health approach to reduce the burden of gun violence on individuals, families, and communities.

Explain the important role of health care providers and health care systems in reducing gun violence and mitigating its impact.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Area Worldwide Data

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Trauma

Tag Resource Allocation

Year 2020

Keywords

Gun Violence

Public Health

Healthcare Providers

Consequences

Children

Research

Policy Changes

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