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Dr. Vania Rudolf presented "Whole Person Caring for People with Substance Use, Newborns and Families" to providers that are a part of the Perinatal Learning Collaborative. This webinar was hosted by Kitsap Public Health District on Jan. 22, 2024.
Learning objectives:
Discuss compassionate, trauma-sensitive, culturally and linguistically responsive caring for birthing, postpartum and parenting people with substance use disorder.
Discuss the COMPASSION model that fosters “zero separation” for the birthing parent, newborn and family unit while encouraging bonding through respect, compassion, self-sufficiency and empowerment.
Review withdrawal management from Fentanyl and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Highlight legislative support for the COMPASSION model and available outcomes.
Discuss strategies for health professional engagement to positively support the unique needs of pregnant, postpartum and parenting people with substance use disorder.
About the speaker:
Dr. Vania Rudolf (she/her) is a primary care and addiction medicine physician who is the Faculty Attending of Addiction Recovery Services at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. She is the chair of the International Women and Addiction Group with training in family medicine, addiction, high risk obstetrics, integrative medicine, and public health. She is an advocate for value-based, gender, culturally and racially equitable care with focus on the whole person. She is dedicated to trauma-responsive care for birthing parents, children and families, and to support people with substance use disorder.
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