RSV 2025: Breakout Session 8A - Establishing and Expanding Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services in Rural Hospitals

Description: 

This panel discussed the provision of addiction medicine consultation services and clinical care to patients served in rural hospitals in Ohio. Care involves withdrawal management, starting maintenance therapy, and linkage to follow-up care in the community. Also, the panel discussed the implementation of the Addiction and Recovery Mobile Outreach Team (ARMOT) in rural hospitals in Pennsylvania, providing case management and recovery support to patients served in emergency departments. In addition, the panelists discussed the challenges and successes in working with rural hospitals and the education offered to hospital staff and providers.

Presenters: 

Elica Shaw, BSW, Case Manager, Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Kami Anderson, BS, Executive Director, Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Paula Kobelt, DNP, RN, PMT-BC, Advisor of Addiction Medicine Services and Fellowship, Co-Project Director, Ohio Health
Vinayak Shukla, MD, MPH, Faculty of Addiction Medicine, Co-Project Director, Ohio Health

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