Preliminary Care Coordination Infographic
Ashley Singer
Capella University
NURS-FPX4065- Patient-Centered Care Coordination
July 28, 2026
, Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy
The selected healthcare problem from the Sentinel-U Family Support Assessment is
intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy affecting Candice Conway, a 26-year-old
woman who is 24 weeks pregnant. The assessment identifies multiple concerns, including
delayed prenatal care, financial insecurity, food insecurity, tobacco and marijuana use, and
ongoing verbal, emotional, and financial abuse by her partner. These factors place both the
mother and unborn child at increased risk for adverse health outcomes and demonstrate the need
for coordinated, patient centered care.
Evidence-Based Best Practices
Evidence-Based practice recommends routine screening for intimate partner violence
during pregnancy using validated screening tools in a private, safe environment. The American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2021) recommends screening all pregnant patients
throughout pregnancy and providing trauma-informed care that respects patient autonomy and
confidentiality.
Following identification of IPV, healthcare providers should develop an individualized safety
plan, coordinate referrals to domestic violence advocacy services, and connect patients with
community resources. Trauma-informed care focuses on building trust, empowering the patient,
and avoiding re-traumatization (Drexler & Quist-Nelson, 2022). Collaboration among obstetric
providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and community organizations
improves maternal safety and pregnancy outcomes (Miller et al., 2023).
Physical Considerations
Experiencing intimate partner violence places Candice at increased risk for depression,
anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social isolation. Nurses should assess for mental
Ashley Singer
Capella University
NURS-FPX4065- Patient-Centered Care Coordination
July 28, 2026
, Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy
The selected healthcare problem from the Sentinel-U Family Support Assessment is
intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy affecting Candice Conway, a 26-year-old
woman who is 24 weeks pregnant. The assessment identifies multiple concerns, including
delayed prenatal care, financial insecurity, food insecurity, tobacco and marijuana use, and
ongoing verbal, emotional, and financial abuse by her partner. These factors place both the
mother and unborn child at increased risk for adverse health outcomes and demonstrate the need
for coordinated, patient centered care.
Evidence-Based Best Practices
Evidence-Based practice recommends routine screening for intimate partner violence
during pregnancy using validated screening tools in a private, safe environment. The American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2021) recommends screening all pregnant patients
throughout pregnancy and providing trauma-informed care that respects patient autonomy and
confidentiality.
Following identification of IPV, healthcare providers should develop an individualized safety
plan, coordinate referrals to domestic violence advocacy services, and connect patients with
community resources. Trauma-informed care focuses on building trust, empowering the patient,
and avoiding re-traumatization (Drexler & Quist-Nelson, 2022). Collaboration among obstetric
providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and community organizations
improves maternal safety and pregnancy outcomes (Miller et al., 2023).
Physical Considerations
Experiencing intimate partner violence places Candice at increased risk for depression,
anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social isolation. Nurses should assess for mental
