Jenkins

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

#NursesStopOpioidAbuse https://t.co/ycQgSb0CUK

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

#NursesStopOpioidAbuse https://t.co/pDa8fCxFhI

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

A7: we and others can advocate with education, participation in programs, provide testimonies, evaluate ourselves and programs with our employers, and reach out to treatment experts #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

https://t.co/pDa8fCxFhI #NursesStopOpiodAbuse

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

https://t.co/pDa8fCxFhI

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

A6: Barriers to implementing legislation include resources, funding, education, training, and stigma. Thankfully many in healthcare, law enforcement, and community leaders are spearheading efforts #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Find Help Now KY @findhelpnowky]

@Matthew54017799 @DrRankinPeds @kystatepolice Q5: In addition to the education unit, there is a Mobile Harm Reduction Unit funded by DPH that provides training for Narcan, needle exchange, education, and general community support and advocacy. They're a great group of folks! #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Kelley James @kellbell0420]

A5- Task Force on Opioid Epidemic in Louisville https://t.co/xNwddjptSo
#nursesstopopioidabuse

[Anna Davidson @annalouisern]

Q5A2: https://t.co/k8ws4PaMdz…
National Institute on Drug Abuse in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission are working to find solutions to the opioid epidemic. Awesome!
#NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Jessica Rivera @Jessica48455021]

A5C: The Kentucky Coalition for Harm Reduction provides Safe Needle Exchange program- provides clean needles, Narcan training, and fentanyl testing kits #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
https://t.co/clclVPo4a4

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

A5C: locally, many are involved. Hospitals, screening, EBP, federally funded programs , and others are increasing efforts. One example is #UniversityofKentucky and the #HealingCommunityInitiative #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Mechelle Kaufman @mEchelleK393]

@DrRankinPeds Warren County became the latest Kentucky entity to sue pharmacies, distributors and drugmakers over the opioid crisis last week. https://t.co/GRG5Lsmm7A
A5 #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[LMPD @LMPD]

@DrRankinPeds A5(B): 2/2 continued...Drug Court and Court ordered treatment options are very important components to rehabilitation to those that suffer from drug abuse. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

A5B. State policy initiatives include SB 192 developed in 2015 makes access to Narcan easier as well as strengthens laws regarding heroin possession. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

OF ADDICTION: Breaking down Kentucky's law https://t.co/mWdFl4L63Q

[Mechelle Kaufman @mEchelleK393]

@DrRankinPeds Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE)
A5 #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

A5B: State policy in #Kentucky is heavily geared towards Senate bill 192 addressing heroin and fentanyl. This bill has a solid good samaritan provision so more civilians are not discouraged from helping out in this crisis. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

@Loganmgriffith Solid tweet. Evidence based pain care will guide us in better practices and allow us to better informed.

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

@Anna_Marks05 @ShuttEmily @roberts_uofl I agree. Its fortunate that many community based programs are getting involved to address this issue.

[Jenkins @Jenkins10841050]

A5A: federal policy initiatives include #TheSupportforPatientsandCommunitiesAct. This bipartisan legislation passed includes treatment, prevention, recovery, and enforcement. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse