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Posted 10/5/2021 (updated 4/3/2024)
This webinar focused on the crucial role of the emergency department (ED) in recognizing and treating opioid use disorder (OUD) patients with evidence-based medications for addiction treatment. Gail D’Onofrio, MD, discussed her pioneering work in creating the evidence for initiating ED buprenorphine treatment with ED patients presenting with opioid use disorder. Overall, the opioid epidemic intertwined with the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly escalated the need to mitigate the morbidity and mortality associated with the rising rate of fentanyl use. Data supporting the use of buprenorphine in the ED setting as well as the consequences of not initiating treatment will be discussed. While the use of ED prescribed buprenorphine has increased, universal adoption has lagged. Barriers to implementation of ED buprenorphine were discussed as well as strategies to overcome these challenges. Components of successful integration of an ED program with community partnerships was outlined. Current research by emergency physicians regarding innovative strategies such as high-dose buprenorphine inductions and use of extended release 7-day formulation of buprenorphine will be discussed. Initiation buprenorphine effectively, reduces withdrawal symptoms, improves adherence to treatment, and saves lives.
Posted 6/26/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
The MAT for OUD Playbook aims to address the growing need for guidance as more primary care practices and health systems begin to implement MAT. The Playbook’s framework is designed to be useful for practices implementing any array of MAT services.
Posted 5/13/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
This was the second session in the telehealth series. There were various speakers and panelists from agencies including JBS International, Global Partnership for Telehealth, H.O.P.E. Telehealth Consortium, HRSA’s Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, and the Telehealth Resource Centers.
Posted 5/5/2020 (updated 3/28/2024)
This was the first session in the telehealth series. There were various speakers and panelists from agencies including JBS International, Global Partnership for Telehealth, H.O.P.E. Telehealth Consortium, HRSA’s Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, and the Telehealth Resource Centers.
Posted 11/1/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
The webinar held by NASTAD on October 26, 2022, 4:00-5:30pm featured a dynamic discussion on integrating harm reduction principles and practices, including naloxone distribution, safe disposal, and harm reduction supply access, within the community health care setting. Health centers across the country that offer these services as part of comprehensive care shared their experiences and the ways that service expansion can contribute to engagement and care access.