Description: This webinar will address the critical issue of medical mistrust among individuals who use drugs, especially within the high-stress environments of emergency departments and urgent care centers. Many people who use drugs face unique barriers to receiving compassionate, non-judgmental care in these settings, often due to past experiences of discrimination, stigmatization, and misunderstanding.
Target Audience: This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients who use drugs
Faculty:
- Mauda Monger PhD, MPH Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the Root Causes of Medical Mistrust
- Recognize the Impact of Medical Mistrust on Health Outcomes
- Describe the Role of Stigma in Emergency Department Care
- Identify Strategies to Build Trust in Emergency Care Settings
NOTE: This course does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Description: This insightful webinar will guide you through the crucial steps in accessing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment spaces. Gain a nuanced understanding of the diverse range of SUD treatment options available within the continuum of care. Learn to discern the right candidates for referral to these programs and develop effective communication strategies for facilitating these crucial conversations. We'll explore the pivotal role of sustained, open-ended discussions in the context of SUD treatment, and recognize the invaluable perspectives brought by People Who Use Lived Experience (PWLE) to this process. Prepare to enhance your proficiency in bridging the gap to SUD treatment spaces and providing essential support to those in need.
Faculty: Carolina Diaz, ACR Health & Elizabeth Wright, ACR Health
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define and differentiate SUD treatment spaces within the continuum of care.
- Identify the appropriate candidates for referral to SUD treatment programs.
- Develop effective communication strategies for discussing and referring patients to SUD treatment services.
- Locate nearby SUD treatment spaces for seamless patient referrals.
- Appreciate the significance of sustained, open-ended discussions in the context of SUD treatment, and recognize the unique value that People Who Use Lived Experience (PWLE) bring to this process.
NOTE: This session does NOT offer continuing education credits.
Description: This webinar highlights the importance of using multiple data sources to increase the efficacy of outreach, client engagement and program success. Participants will learn vital information on how to best use data and statistics, as well as real world application to inform the community about prevention in regards to HIV, HCV, STIs, and Drug User Health.
Faculty:
- Steve Wood, Senior Education and Advocacy Coordinator at HealthHIV
- Sarah Brodt, MPH, Associate Director of Health Services Research and Evaluations at HealthHIV
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize local, state, and national data sources as guiding tools in community health initiatives to effectively inform decision-making processes.
- Explain the critical role of documentation in community health management.
- Discuss the significance of data collection for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and its role in motivating their initiatives and spaces.
- Describe strategies to enhance health outcomes through effective data utilization, including identifying relevant data, analyzing it, and implementing informed interventions.
- Identify methods to leverage local data sources to address gaps in service provision.
NOTE: This course does NOT offer continuing education credits.