AHSID Trauma-Informed: Staff Preassessment

AHSID Trauma-Informed Staff/Vendor Pre-Survey 2026

These questions are to measure your current understanding of HS & trauma and your comfort level in navigating it.

Thank you for your commitment to making the AHSID I RECLAIM 2026 HS Summit a success. Because the summit centers on individuals living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), many of whom have experienced medical trauma, stigma, and isolation, we are operating under a trauma-informed framework.

This brief survey helps us gauge our team's baseline knowledge and ensure you have the support and resources you need to perform your role safely and effectively.

Yes, I completely understand the difference.

No, I need clarification on this.

Walk over immediately and ask them to tell you whats wrong.

Catch their eye from a distance and give a small, reassuring nod to see if they look up.

Wait for the session to end, then approach them to ensure they didnt miss any info.

Quietly move to a respectful distance nearby and wait for a natural pause to offer a check-in.

’I’m not a doctor, but it looks like you might need an antibiotic cream.’

’I cant give medical advice, but I’ve heard that tea tree oil works for some people.’

’I want to make sure you get the right support, let’s look at questions you can ask the medical staff.’

’That looks very uncomfortable. Let me find a volunteer who has had a similar flare-up to talk to you.’

Thank You!

Thank you for participating in this brief survey. You can head back to the trauma-informed training session with Amber.

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