Jenn Brigle

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

@joann_plencner @ASHP has been urging @SAMHSA to better utilize pharmacists for pain management. As medication experts on the interdisciplinary team, pharmacists must take a leading role in preventing opioid/substance misuse, while also ensuring adequate pain control. #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

@astark425 @samhsagov @ENDP The pharmaceutical industry has an obligation to public safety. Including naloxone with each prescription is a no brainer. We must include pharmacists in the opioid crisis #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

@SAMHSA Pharmacists are underutilized medication experts for OUD treatment. They're ineligible for DATA 200 waivers @ASHP supports the Pharmacy & Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act to recognize RPhs as MAT providers and increase rural access to OUD treatment #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

@NurseTerrieC Well said! In addition, Sue highlights how domestic violence, trauma, and PTSD all play a role in the battle and treatment of addiction.

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

@NurseStudent26 I also really enjoyed this book and was fascinated by the penal system's history in "treating" the opioid epidemic. Sue's recounts of the women's stories were both enlightening and heartbreaking

[NurseStudent26 @NurseStudent26]

"Getting Wrecked" illustrated the lives of incarcerated women fighting to improve their lives while facing violence, gender inequality, and the opioid epidemic. It highlights the cracks within the prison infrastructure as it relates to punishment and treatment #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

Patients make "trade off decisions" between food, housing, or medications, which puts their health at risk. Authors explore how healthcare, social work, and criminal justice professionals can intervene and support their medically and mentally ill patients👏 #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

My favorite reading was by @pugleesa et al. "What Does Health Justice Look Like for People Returning from Incarceration". Authors explore how the lack of healthcare and social support upon release from prison can perpetuate recidivism and worsen health disparities #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

NURS638 helped me realize medical professionals, esp nurses, can & should use their position to influence HC policy. As the most trusted profession for 20 yrs, we are well poised to use our knowledge, public trust, advocacy, & collaboration skills to influence HC policy @Nurs621

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

The main reason 55% of rural drug courts don't offer MAT to treat OUD is because there aren't enough MAT providers. Rural pharmacists are an underutilized resource who should be engaged in the opioid crisis @TheJusticeDept @ASHPOfficial #nurse638 https://t.co/9W4YktZred

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

#nurs638

[Jennifer Silva @obnurseva]

80% of US counties lack buprenorphine-waivered practitioners. However, 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy. Clinical pharmacist have shown great success in treating OUD. Why are we not utilizing this valuable resource? @ASHPOfficial @bamhtf #nurs638

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

#nurs638

[Kelly Hughes @kellyhughesrn]

Patients have the right to choose what end of life care looks like for them. In such a difficult and often painful time, why are we denying Virginia patients the Right to Die? Let's move this bill forward and bring a new option to end of life care. @MarkWarner @timkaine #nurs638

[Allison H @AlliHaymes]

Lack of medical care in rural communities negatively impacts many Americans. The growing NP workforce is one solution to this problem, but will require buy in from stakeholders including NP programs, legislators and health administrators @ahahospitals @ANANursingWorld #nurs638

[Amie @Amesrichmondva]

The government can lead the fight against the opioid crisis: @POTUS is investing $104 million in rural communities to expand treatment and prevention @TheJusticeDept will include rural communities in their $340 million plan to fight the crisis. #nurs638 #EBP

[Jenn Brigle @RNjbg]

@MarkWarner This is great progress towards reaching digital health equity as access to broadband has become an important determinant of health. Underserved rural areas can soon use telehealth in all its forms. #nurs638
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