Michigan Opioid Partnership and CA Bridge developed the following training opportunities to help emergency medicine health care providers (DO, MD, NP, RN, and PA-C) navigate the process of implementing MOUD at their hospitals.
Some of the training sessions were originally hosted in the Spring and Summer of 2022. In December 2022, the X-waiver requirement, which is mentioned throughout the training videos, was eliminated. Up-to-date information on the elimination of the X-waiver requirement is available through SAMHSA and CA Bridge.
The MOP training sessions are available for free to all Michigan providers who are interested.
Nursing's Role in Treating Opioid Use Disorder
Nurses play a key role in supporting patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and implementing practices that support MOUD as a treatment option. In this training, we will focus on building an understanding of the basics of addiction, how to assess withdrawal, how medication helps treat OUD, and the positive benefits of harm reduction initiatives and recovery resources.
Nursing's Role in Treating Opioid Use Disorder
What You Need to Know to Start Treatment Today
By the end of the training, participants will be knowledgeable about prescribing buprenorphine. All emergency department (ED) clinicians will find this module helpful as a review of MOUD pharmacology and the principles of ED-based treatment. CME credit available.
What You Need to Know to Start Treatment Today
Building Your System for Today & Tomorrow
In this training, we will focus on patient-centered strategies to incorporate MOUD into your ED. Tips and tricks will be shared by clinical experts that have developed programs in their hospitals, throughout Michigan and California. CME credit available.
Building Your System for Today & Tomorrow
ED MOUD FAQs
In this training, we will review and address the questions and concerns that we hear most frequently. We will answer basic “how to” questions, address hesitancy, discuss the role of stigma, and more. Throughout the session, we will provide tips and tricks to win over the hearts and minds of your colleagues, leadership, and patients. CME credit available.
ED MOUD FAQs
Navigating the Landscape Outside the ED
In this training, we will discuss ways to utilize and connect with all available resources outside of the emergency department. We will look at methods for inpatient integration and provide strategies to incorporate warm handoffs into your ED MOUD program. We will review and evaluate community-based options, including harm reduction strategies, support groups, “detox” programs, methadone clinics, and outpatient providers. CME credit available.
Navigating the Landscape Outside the ED
Maximizing the Impact and Reach of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
In this training, we will discuss how MOUD access is a health equity issue and how some populations remain underserved, including Black, pregnant, incarcerated, adolescent, and rural individuals. We will provide strategies for outreach and raising awareness among patients, and we will explain how to best engage and utilize the entire care team, especially nursing. CME credit available.
Maximizing the Impact and Reach of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
We also recommend training opportunities available through our valued partners.
California Bridge Training
California Bridge Training
M-OPEN and MEDIC Training
M-OPEN and MEDIC Training
American College of Emergency Physicians
American College of Emergency Physicians
"Everyone is well prepared and organized. These (learning) collaboratives are always educational and helpful. I enjoy hearing challenges at other sites to anticipate barriers we might encounter." Patrick Williams, MPA Beaumont Royal Oak
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Questions? Feel free to contact
Marissa Natzke
Senior Program Manager, Michigan Opioid Partnership