AOHC Encore 2024-229 Transforming Care for Veterans with Toxic Exposures: PACT Act Legislation, Toxic Exposure Screening and Exposure Informed Care

229 Transforming Care for Veterans with Toxic Exposures: PACT Act Legislation, Toxic Exposure Screening and Exposure Informed Care

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Video Summary

In the video transcript, Dr. Steve Hunt and Joe discuss the implementation of the PACT Act in the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, focusing on providing exposure-informed care to military veterans. They emphasize the importance of educating primary care providers and specialists about presumptive conditions related to military exposure, such as Agent Orange, Burn Pits, Gulf War illnesses, and Camp Lejeune contamination. They also mention the need for community outreach and educating non-VA healthcare providers on recognizing and addressing exposure-related health concerns in veterans. Additionally, they discuss the training of healthcare providers in the VA system and the significance of exposure-informed care in improving health outcomes for veterans. The session provides insights on how the VA system is working to bridge the gap between primary care, specialty care, and community healthcare providers to better serve veterans with exposure-related health issues.

Keywords

PACT Act

Veterans Affairs system

Exposure-informed care

Military veterans

Presumptive conditions

Agent Orange

Burn Pits

Gulf War illnesses

Camp Lejeune contamination

Community outreach