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Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+)

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Chapter 2 examines the challenges outreach nurses face when they take health care to the city’s streets, parks, alleys, and hotels. View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.

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Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry (Ages 18+)

Chapter 2 examines the challenges outreach nurses face when they take health care to the city’s streets, parks, alleys, and hotels.

View the complete 45-minute documentary Bevel Up. Explore all 10 educational playlists or the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.

Playlist

  • Bevel Up: Chapter 2 - Wheels & Barry
    “Wheels” drinks from his wheelchair in a park. Barry sells and injects drugs in the alleys. The outreach nurses establish relationships with both to encourage ongoing care.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Reflections on Practice: People in Context
    Is the drug world scary? According to street nurse Caroline Brunt, understanding what drug(s) the person is using is important, but the ultimate goal is to connect, with the individuals using those drugs and providing the necessary health care that’s needed.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Reflections on Practice: Safety
    Street nurse Caroline Brunt and nursing-practice consultant Mary Adlersberg offer safety strategies for nurses working on the streets.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Reflections on Practice: Relationship Building
    Street nurse Janine Stevenson talks about how to show respect and build trust on the street.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Reflections on Practice: Boundaries
    Street nurse Janine Stevenson and nursing ethicist Paddy Rodney reflect on the complexities of boundaries when dealing with uncomfortable or unsafe situations.

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    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Topics: Aboriginals & Drugs
    Chee Mamuk Program Manager Lucy Barney explains her theory of THE BRAID — how First Nations weave together culture and health to deal with drug use in their communities. She talks about why many First Nations people who use drugs do not access mainstream clinics.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Topics: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
    Pediatrician Christine Loock offers effective and non-judgemental communication strategies for nurses and healthcare providers who work with people affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide for this chapter.
  • Topics: Street Drugs 101
    Street nurse Fiona Gold and experts from the streets outline the effects and characteristics of common street drugs and how they are used.

    *Watch the complete documentary.
    *View all 10 educational playlists.
    *Explore the Teacher's Guide.