Parental Loss and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) as a Result of Opioid Overdoses in Indigenous Communities

Join PCSSMOUD Lead Mentor Dr. Anthony Dekker as he discusses how opioid overdoses amongst tribal populations have affected their families.  This discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal round-table conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Target Audience: This activity was […]

Exchange Session 4 – Implement/Sustain

Consider approaches to sustain MOUD and ensure continued access to high-quality care for our most challenged patients, including those who are pregnant, youth/adolescents, those with acute or chronic pain, and those electing to taper their dose. Facilitator: Sherry Larkins, PhD, Director of International Programs and Research Sociologist, Integrated Substance Abuse Programs at the University of California, […]

Exchange Session 3 – Implement/Sustain

Review considerations for MOUD initiation and follow-up, including lab guidelines, and clinical management of patients with continued use (e.g., fentanyl, novel synthetic opioids), overdose risk, poly-substance use, and comorbid mental health conditions. Facilitator: Sherry Larkins, PhD, Director of International Programs and Research Sociologist, Integrated Substance Abuse Programs at the University of California, Los Angeles – Semel […]

Exchange Session 2 – Prepare

Review patient screening considerations and discuss how OUD screening can be integrated into current clinic workflows. Discuss the training and certifications required for specific team members to implement MOUD. Highlight the critical role of Champions, and how to strategically select Champions to support MOUD implementation. Facilitator: Sherry Larkins, PhD, Director of International Programs and Research Sociologist, […]

Exchange Session 1 – Explore

Review medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD), with a focus on buprenorphine treatment and its various formulations, and strategies for including harm reduction approaches into care. Discuss administrative, clinical and financial considerations, and provide resources for both prescribers and non-prescribers. Facilitator: Sherry Larkins, PhD, Director of International Programs and Research Sociologist, Integrated Substance Abuse Programs at […]

Substance Use Disorder in Unhoused Populations

Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians, PAs and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal “round table” conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. In support of improving patient care, American Academy […]

Stigma and Barriers for Recovery in the Black Community and Resources for Providers

Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal “round table” conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. In support of improving patient care, American Academy of […]