Mercy Health Opioid Summit Spring 2024

Evidence-Based Opioid Prescribing, Addiction Medicine & Harm Reduction Update

The Mercy Health Opioid Summit Spring 2024 provides a focused, evidence-based review of the opioid epidemic, substance use disorder management, and modern addiction treatment strategies across emergency medicine, primary care, obstetrics, and perioperative care.

This comprehensive educational program equips healthcare professionals with practical clinical tools for opioid stewardship, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), harm reduction strategies, emergency department addiction interventions, motivational interviewing, virtual addiction care integration, perioperative opioid management, cannabis-related clinical considerations, and substance use disorder treatment in special populations.

The course emphasizes real-world clinical application and multidisciplinary strategies designed to improve patient outcomes while addressing the ongoing challenges of opioid-related illness and addiction care.

Product Details

• Format: 1 Video + 1 VTT Subtitle + 9 PDFs
• Total Size: 4.59 GB
• Course Date: October 19, 2024
• Access: On-Demand
• Level: Comprehensive Addiction Medicine Update

Program Overview

The opioid epidemic continues to significantly impact emergency departments, primary care clinics, obstetric care, and surgical settings.

This summit reviews:

✔ Modern Opioid Prescribing Principles

✔ Harm Reduction Models

✔ Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

✔ Emergency Department Interventions

✔ Perioperative Opioid Minimization

✔ Virtual Care Technologies for Addiction Medicine

✔ Behavioral and Motivational Treatment Approaches

✔ Public Health Challenges Associated with Opioid Use

Faculty provide practical guidance for clinicians caring for patients with opioid use disorder and co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Review current trends in congenital syphilis and opioid-associated transmission risks.
• Evaluate harm reduction strategies including syringe exchange programs and safe-use supplies.
• Apply Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols focused on pain management and opioid minimization.
• Identify modern emergency department treatments for opioid-related presentations.
• Integrate virtual care technologies into substance use disorder management.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change.
• Understand the evolving legal and clinical landscape surrounding cannabis use.
• Implement evidence-based approaches to opioid stewardship and addiction treatment.

Core Topics Covered

Addiction Medicine

• Substance Use Disorder Management
• Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• Addiction Treatment Models
• Recovery-Oriented Care
• Integrated Behavioral Health

Opioid Prescribing & MOUD

• Buprenorphine/Suboxone Initiation
• Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
• Safe Opioid Prescribing
• Opioid Tapering Strategies
• Opioid Stewardship Programs
• Long-Term Addiction Care

Emergency Medicine & Addiction Care

• Acute Opioid Overdose Management
• Emergency Department Buprenorphine Initiation
• Crisis Intervention Strategies
• Referral and Follow-Up Systems
• Opioid-Related Emergencies

Harm Reduction

• Syringe Exchange Programs
• Safe Use Supplies
• Overdose Prevention
• Risk Reduction Counseling
• Community-Based Interventions
• Public Health Strategies

Obstetric & Perinatal Substance Use

• Opioid Use During Pregnancy
• Maternal-Fetal Addiction Care
• Congenital Syphilis Trends
• Neonatal Considerations
• Preventive Care Strategies

Perioperative Pain Management

• ERAS Protocols
• Multimodal Analgesia
• Opioid Minimization Strategies
• Surgical Recovery Optimization
• Pain Management in Patients with OUD

Behavioral Health & Communication

• Motivational Interviewing
• Patient Engagement Strategies
• Recovery Support Techniques
• Behavioral Change Models
• Communication Skills in Addiction Care

Virtual Addiction Medicine

• Telemedicine for Substance Use Disorders
• Virtual Treatment Programs
• Digital Care Models
• Remote Monitoring
• Expanding Access to Care

Cannabis & Emerging Substance Use Trends

• Cannabis Legalization Updates
• Clinical Effects of Cannabis
• Cannabis and Addiction Treatment
• Public Health Considerations
• Emerging Substance Use Patterns

Conference Topics

• Bridging Continuity of Care
• History of Addiction and Treatment
• MOUD in Pregnancy
• Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
• Opioid Use: Differences in Perspective
• Opioid Overdose and Harm Reduction
• Overview of Illicit Drug Use
• Starting Suboxone in the Emergency Department

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Primary Care Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Addiction Medicine Specialists
• Psychiatrists
• Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Hospitalists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Behavioral Health Professionals

Key Features

✔ Evidence-Based Addiction Medicine Update

✔ Modern Opioid Prescribing and MOUD Guidance

✔ Emergency Department Addiction Intervention Strategies

✔ Harm Reduction and Public Health Education

✔ ERAS and Opioid Minimization Protocols

✔ Motivational Interviewing and Behavioral Treatment Tools

✔ Virtual Care Integration for Substance Use Disorders

✔ Practical Multidisciplinary Clinical Applications

Why This Course Stands Out

The Mercy Health Opioid Summit Spring 2024 combines:

• Addiction Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Obstetric Care
• Public Health Strategies
• Behavioral Medicine
• Perioperative Pain Management

into a practical, multidisciplinary educational program focused on improving care for patients affected by opioid use disorder and substance-related conditions.

The summit emphasizes:

✔ Real-World Addiction Management

✔ Evidence-Based Prescribing Practices

✔ Harm Reduction Implementation

✔ Emergency Intervention Strategies

✔ Integrated Patient-Centered Care

making it a valuable educational resource for healthcare professionals managing substance use disorders in modern clinical practice.