We are @UofL_SON DNP students. We are a diverse team of collaborative community advocates leading change in healthcare delivery. We improve outcomes, influence policy, and deliver inclusive, holistic care through innovative, evidence based practice.
Q6: As providers make yourself a valuable resource to advocate for treatment. Know the resources local to you well enough to walk through the process rather than provide them with another handout #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
Q6: OVERCOME THE STIGMA OF BEING AN “ADDICT,” WORK TO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC CONVERSATION ABOUT A SERIOUS TOPIC. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY JUST TALK TO YOUR PATIENTS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
Q5: Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Adult Addiction provides resources: outpatient detoxification, Narcotics treatment programs, and comprehensive addiction treatment. For more information: Access to help here. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
Q6: Approaching the conversation, in the right way, with the right people. $485M federal funds were provided nationally to address the public health epidemic. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
Q6: Lack of appropriate funding. Many insurance policies do not include coverage for recovery treatment. As health care providers we can participate in research and advocate for the benefits of providing coverage. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
A3: ANYONE can purchase Narcan directly from a pharmacist without a doctors prescription
Live training or online modules can be accessed through the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition
https://t.co/BdIY6FSUcL
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@DrRankinPeds A3: After an overdose has been reversed with Naloxone, if possible, it is important to follow up and help that individual find treatment. https://t.co/Cg84rKMYou is a real-time treatment locator created at UK to help find facilities w/ openings. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
Q5: To learn how to implement this program intro your facility, or more information on the INSPECT program, please visit the IPLA website at INSPECT/pla.in.gov #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
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A5
HHS issued over $800 million in grants in 2017 to support treatment, prevention, and recovery, while making it easier for states to receive waivers to cover treatment through their Medicaid programs.
Q5: Organizations like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention have created easy to follow guidelines for prescribing opioids in treatment of chronic pain. Materials like these allow for universal consistency with practice policy. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
@DrRankinPeds A4: A great amount of research has been done regarding the cause of the opioid crisis. Research regarding how to combat that cause should be completed. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
A3. Our SEP gives out naloxone as well as fentanyl test strips. Participants and or family members reported reversing over 500 overdoses last year. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse
The Scott County HIV outbreak in 2015 was a great example of these programs success and how they can impact this population, and the community as a whole #NursesstopOpioidAbuse
@DrRankinPeds Aside from Naloxone, a tool found to be helpful in emergent opioid overdose situations is a list of “DO’s & DON’Ts”. This tool increases education/ awareness & ensures proper care #NursesStopOpioidAbuse#SAMHSAtoolkit
@DrRankinPeds A3: Communication and awareness of available programs in Louisville. These are routinely updated by the LM Health Department. Programs such as Centerstone have been a HUGE help to the problems in Louisville. https://t.co/lUT4XV2TOs #NursesStopOpioidAbuse