PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: As the situation with COVID-19 rapidly evolves, SAMHSA is promoting the use of evidence-based resources and practices related to the virus. PCSS has collected a variety of resources you may find helpful while we all navigate this difficult healthcare crisis. PCSS also offers a discussion forum moderated by addiction specialists where health professionals can post questions and receive answers from clinical experts and other colleagues. For questions or concerns, email pcss@aaap.org.
PCSS Implementation (PCSS-I) Launches New Initiative to Meet Your Clinical Needs
The PCSS Implementation project within PCSS provides implementation technical assistance (TA) to healthcare organizations and providers for the use and/or expansion of SUD services, including MAT with a focus on opioid use disorder (OUD). If you and your colleagues need help in integrating evidence-based practices for the treatment of substance use disorders and opioid use disorder into your clinical practices, PCSS-I is here to help. PCSS-I has clinical and implementation experts as PCSS-I Facilitators available to work with you and your team to develop strategies tailored specifically to support you and your team to meet your needs. There is no cost to participate. Clinical sites should be primary care or mental health programs, and will be asked to:
- Identify at least one on-site “champion” (i.e., clinical or administrative point person)
- Convene a multi-disciplinary implementation team (i.e., 3-6 participants, to include administrative and clinical staff, technicians, support staff, etc.) to participate in one monthly PCSS Implementation one-hour meetings
- Commit to participate for at least 6-months to enhance capacity to deliver SUD services
For more information and to request an application to participation please email pcss@aaap.org.
PCSS provides evidence-based training and resources to give healthcare providers the skills and knowledge they need to treat patients with OUD. Join the dedicated health professionals who are making a difference in millions of lives.
PCSS Mentoring Program
PCSS provides clinical mentoring aimed at improving providers' confidence and skills in treating opioid use disorder and pain.
Simulated Training: Talk About OUD with Your Patients
Talk About Opioid Use Disorder with Your Patients: A Clinical Practice Simulation is a 30-minute interactive case-based training simulation offering best practices and evidence-based communication strategies to better equip primary care providers to address the needs of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD).
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