Terri Vidals
Terri Vidals
Healing the Healers: Inside South Dakota's Health Professionals Assistance Program
Healing the Healers: Inside South Dakota's Health Professionals Assistance Program
Healing the Healers: Inside South Dakota's Health Professionals Assistance Program
Tuesday 8th October 2024
Discover how South Dakota's Health Professionals Assistance Program helps healthcare workers tackle mental health and substance use issues with compassion.
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Episode Overview
- The program offers compassionate intervention and tailored treatment plans.
- Confidentiality is maintained to encourage voluntary participation.
- Early intervention is crucial for better outcomes.
- Success stories highlight the program's impact on healthcare professionals' lives.
- The program includes comprehensive risk assessments and long-term monitoring.
Compassionate intervention can help save an individual's career and possibly their life
Ever wondered how healthcare professionals get the support they need when facing mental health or substance use issues? This episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals' dives deep into the South Dakota Health Professionals Assistance Program. Hosted by Terri Vidals, a seasoned pharmacist, the show features Amanda McKnelly, the Program Director for South Dakota's Health Professionals Assistance Program.
Amanda shares her journey and explains how the program offers compassionate intervention and tailored treatment plans to help healthcare workers get back on their feet. The conversation covers the history of the program, its services, and the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals in need of support. Amanda and Terri discuss how the program ensures confidentiality while providing comprehensive care, from initial risk assessments to long-term monitoring.
They also highlight the importance of early intervention and voluntary participation, with Amanda sharing inspiring success stories of professionals who have turned their lives around. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the healthcare industry or anyone interested in understanding how specialised support programs can make a difference. Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation that could change lives.