Examining the power of the eMR to share interpersonal violence, abuse and neglect concerns

Abstract

This poster summarises findings from ANROWS-funded research on the use of Child-At-Risk (CAR) electronic medical record (eMR) alerts applied to the eMRs of children and pregnant women reported to statutory child protection services or child wellbeing units. The research, originally published as <em>Examining the power of Child-At-Risk electronic medical record (eMR) alerts to share interpersonal violence, abuse and neglect concerns: Do child protection alerts help?</em> (Flaherty et al., 2018), explores how public health services can better respond to violence and neglect through improved information-sharing systems. <br><br> The poster presents an overview of where the study was conducted, the practice changes triggered by CAR alerts, the perceived outcomes of using such alerts, and key policy and practice implications. Designed for healthcare workers and policymakers, it offers a concise guide to applying eMR alert systems in contexts involving women and children affected by interpersonal violence, abuse and neglect.