The Governor s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse August 2014
Welcome Welcome, Agenda Overview Opening Comments Vickie Jones, Chair, Governor s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse Karen Bowling, Secretary, WV Department of Health and Human Resources
Presentation Community Norms Presentation Update on WV Partnerships for Success Prevention Funding Jay Otto, Research Scientist, Manager Center for Health and Safety Culture, Montana State University
SB437 Implementation Update Pharmacy Board OHFLAC SOTA State Medical Medical Examiner Updates
Discussion Discussion: SB437 Implementation Update
Updates Information Sharing 50 States Meeting Kathy Paxton WV Addictions Conference Dr. Brad Hall Justice Reinvestment Update DMAPS T-Center Rebecca King, WV Dept. of Ed.
50 States Meeting Goal: Advance policies and practices to prevent opioid-related overdoses Request every Governor to send teams of 3 Understand big picture and State need Sessions- Epidemic and Evidence Based Prevention & Interventions, Medicated Assisted Treatment and Naloxone Access, Healthcare Provider Education & Accountability, Increasing Access and Use of PDMP s
WV Draft Plan 1. Develop consistent clinical standards for medication assisted treatment with physician oversight 2. Increase number of physicians and residents trained in best prescribing practices including usefulness of PDMP 3. Increase the number and dissemination of unsolicited PDMP reports to inform planning, practice and oversight 4. Develop community crisis response protocols including screening and referral processes to bridge continuity of services
Regional Task Forces Regional Task Forces: Strategic Plan Implementation Review Perception vs. Reality Activity Substance Abuse Strategic Action Plan RTF Implementation Review GOAL 1: Implement an integrated approach for the collection analysis, interpretation and use of data to inform planning, allocation and monitoring of the substance abuse delivery system. Strategy Examples: State and County Profiles, Task Force Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, School Surveys (N) Not at all implemented (PL) Not implemented but planned (P) Partially implemented (F) Fully Implemented
Regional Task Forces Regional Task Forces: Strategic Plan Implementation Review Perception vs. Reality Activity Substance Abuse Strategic Action Plan RTF Implementation Review GOAL 2: Build the capacity and competencies of the WV s substance abuse workforce and others to effectively plan, implement and sustain comprehensive culturally relevant services. Strategy Examples: Promoting certification, Drug Free Workforce, Education for partners such as physicians and educators, Conferences and Learning Opportunities
Regional Task Forces Regional Task Forces: Strategic Plan Implementation Review Perception vs. Reality Activity Substance Abuse Strategic Action Plan RTF Implementation Review GOAL 3: Increase access to effective substance abuse prevention, early identification, treatment and recovery management that is high quality and person centered. Strategy Examples: Prevention Coalitions, Evidence Based Programs Implemented, SBIRT, Telehealth, Treatment and Recovery Services Expanded, Community Voice in Planning
Regional Task Forces Regional Task Forces: Strategic Plan Implementation Review Perception vs. Reality Activity Substance Abuse Strategic Action Plan RTF Implementation Review GOAL 4: Manage resources effectively by promoting good stewardship and further development of the West Virginia substance abuse service delivery system. Strategy Examples: Qualified staff to provide technical assistance, Promoting enrollment into Medicaid Expansion, Expand federal, state and community partnerships, Write and receive new grant funding
Results and Recommendations In all regions there is a perception that every goal has been partially implemented In all regions there is a perception that there is more work to do to fully implement the plan at the local and state level In all regions there is agreement that increased awareness is essential
Preliminary Recommendations Increase outreach and education strategies for physicians Address laws that prevent individuals in recovery from obtaining positions as part of the workforce Increased awareness regarding treatment availability and navigation Real-time usable data needed and shared (Schools, Law Enforcement, Prevalence, Deaths)
Preliminary Recommendations Expand SBIRT and ability to pay for it Reimbursement for Peer Support Services Higher reimbursement for clinical services Expansion of Drug-free work place initiatives Improved communication between law enforcement and treatment community (CIT) More promotion of successes
Preliminary Recommendations K-12 Prevention Education required (EBP s) Alcohol tax to be put back into the system Expand telehealth opportunities Transportation continues to be a barrier to services
Preliminary Recommendations Facilitated Discussion on Preliminary Recommendations for State Planning
Evaluations Plus/Delta on index cards and Please use the index cards to provide anonymous feedback Leave index cards at designated location
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