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Hospital patients needing alternative pain management and mental wellness support, and hospitals seeking Life Care Specialists
From cwc.ngo/solutions ↗About this program
LCSs are integrated members of healthcare teams who fight the American opioid epidemic by providing alternative pain management and mental wellness solutions for patients in need.
Educate patients about opioid risk, appropriate medication tapering, proper disposal, and signs of overdose.
Provide behavioral pain management resources, including mental wellness techniques and resilience tactics.
Facilitate care coordination by advocating for patient needs.
Healing comes in dozens of forms depending on the patient’s situation, history, and particular needs. LCSs build a custom care plan for every patient so healing can take place in mind, body, and spirit.
LCSs serve on patient care teams alongside doctors and nurses. It is an honor to partner with hospitals that recognize the invaluable presence of Life Care Specialists.
Questions
How do hospitals get an LCS?
Hospitals interested in bringing an LCS to their team will begin by connecting with CWC, assessing their hospital’s needs, securing leadership support, and acquiring funding. LCSs are then placed in key hospital departments where they provide critical support to patients and staff.
Do LCSs really make a difference?
They truly do. Our clinical study showed that participants who saw an LCS were discharged with 25% less opioid pain medication compared to those who did not interact with an LCS.
Do I need prior experience to become an LCS?
Medical experience is preferred but not required to become an LCS, and neither is a college degree. The Mercer School of Medicine certification is intentionally crafted to equip passionate individuals from various walks of life.
Are LCSs counselors or therapists?
LCSs are paraprofessionals who can provide a first step in educating patients about mental health, but they do not replace counselors or therapists.
Where are LCSs located?
Life Care Specialists currently work in hospitals across Georgia and Arkansas, and we are ready to continue expanding!
Details
- Who
- Hospital patients needing alternative pain management and mental wellness support, and hospitals seeking Life Care Specialists
- Where
- Hospitals in Georgia and Arkansas
Run by
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