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Buprenorphine Initiation and Linkage to Outpatient Services: Navigating Complex Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department Setting

Course # 74203
Buprenorphine Initiation and Linkage to Outpatient Services: Navigating Complex Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department Setting

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Aug 22, 2024 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Contact

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This is a 90-minute training to discuss the pathophysiology of substance use- with a focus on navigating complex care for patients with OUD in the emergency department setting. This presentation will focus primarily on educating ER providers on the current climate of substance use in WNC and the best tactics and techniques to care for incoming patients and linking them to outpatient services.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.

By registering for this program, you are granting permission for your contact information to be shared with the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation, supporters of this continuing education activity.

With Support From:

North Carolina Healthcare Foundation An Affiliate of the NC Healthcare Association

Audience

This program has been developed for ER hospital faculty, administrative staff, and others interested in this subject.

Objectives

check Describe complex care for patients with OUD in the emergency department
check Discuss how to support & educate patients to apply harm-reduction management techniques in the ED setting and linking to care quickly and appropriately
check Foster confidence and comfort with tactics and techniques for linking incoming patients to outpatient services

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Speakers

Genevieve Verrastro, MD

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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