Opioid Epidemic... A Community Crisis January 11, 2018 Murfreesboro Baptist Church 200 W. Main St. Murfreesboro, NC 27855 Jointly provided by The Office of Continuing Medical Education of the Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University, Eastern AHEC, Vidant Health and Trillium Health Resources
Description According to NC DHHS, more than 12,000 North Carolinians died from opioid-related overdoses from 1999 through 2016. The opioid epidemic is devastating to families and to communities. This learning activity examines the magnitude of the epidemic, the unique challenges it brings eastern North Carolina communities and the new level of community partnerships and collaboration necessary to fight this crisis. Who Should Attend? This conference is specifically designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, law enforcement, judiciary, public health, school personnel, care coordinators, pastoral care, mental health professionals including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors and others touched by the opioid crisis. Course Objectives Upon completion of this knowledge-based program the participant should be able to integrate into practice new developments in the following areas: Describe the magnitude of the opioid crisis in eastern North Carolina. Discuss the opioid crisis especially in the rural communities. Discuss acute pain and the NC STOP ACT. Discuss new thinking around Chronic Pain Treatment. Identify strategies used in communities to address the opioid crisis. Describe three innovative harm reduction initiatives. Discuss the role of mobile crisis management for people with substance abuse issues who are in crisis. Faculty Blake Fagan, MD Chief Education Officer Director, Rural Health Initiative MAHEC Natasha Holley, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS Clinical Director Integrated Family Services Sue S. Lassiter, MSN, MSHA, RN, FACHE Administrator Vidant Health Regional Behavioral Health Services Michelle W. Lewis, MSW, LCSW Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center Hope Moore, RN Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse Quality Outcome Coordinator Outer Banks Hospital Chris Smith, MSN, RN Director of Nursing PORT Health Ashley Stoop, MPH Albemarle Overdose Prevention Coalition Director of Policy, Planning, & Preparedness and HIPAA Privacy & Security Officer Albemarle Regional Health Services Donnie Varnell, BS Investigator Dare County Sheriff s Office
Agenda 8:15 AM Registration 8:45 Welcome and Overview Sue Lassiter, MSN, MSHA, RN, FACHE 9:00 Drug Trends in Eastern NC Investigator Donnie Varnell 9:45 Break 10:00 Opioid Crisis in Rural North Carolina Blake Fagan, MD 11:30 Lunch 12:15 Engaged Rural Communities Dare Coalition Against Substance Abuse Hope Moore, RN Albemarle Overdose Prevention Coalition Ashley H. Stoop, MPH 1:15 Harm Reduction Initiatives: LEAD, Fair Chance Hiring, and the HOPE Initiative Investigator Donnie Varnell 1:45 Break 2:00 Mobile Crisis Management Natasha Holley, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS 2:30 Need Help? Where Do You Turn? Moderator: Michelle W. Lewis, MSW, LCSW Panel: Colin Jones, MD Natasha C. Holley, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS Chris Smith, MSN, RN Person Impacted by Opioids 3:45 Partnering for Success Sue Lassiter, MSN, MSHA, RN, FACHE 4:00 Adjourn
Credit Physicians Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University, Eastern Area Health Education Center, Vidant Health, and Trillium Health Resources. The Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation: The Brody School of Medicine of East Carolina University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses ANCC and the North Carolina Board of Nursing accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits from organizations accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). National Board for Certified Counselor Credit (NBCC) Eastern AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5645. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Eastern AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (SAC) Application has been made to the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board for 6.0 hours of Substance Abuse Specific hours. Category A-NC Psychology Credit This program will provide 6.0 contact hours of (Category A) continuing education for North Carolina psychologists. No partial credit will be given. Other Professionals EAHEC Contact Hours: Certificates reflecting 6.0 contact hours of education will be awarded upon completion of the evaluation. Registration Information Registration is available online only at www.easternahec.net. Payment is required when registering. The fee for registrations received By January 4, 2108 After January 4, 2018 Physicians $55 $70 All others $30 $45 The registration fee includes credit, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the reduced registration fee by registering on or before January 4, 2018. Please bring a sweater or lightweight jacket to ensure your comfort
Cancellation Policy To be eligible for a refund, cancellations MUST be emailed to easternahec@ecu.edu at least one week in advance of the activity. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than one week prior to activity. For continuing professional development activities canceled more than one week prior to continuing professional development activity, o A $35.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund, OR o The registrant may elect to apply the full amount toward a future Eastern AHEC continuing professional development activity being held within one year, OR Substitutions are welcome; advance notification encouraged. For more information about this program, please contact Ikisha Brothers at 252.335.4399 or ilbrothers@ecsu.edu. Americans with Disabilities Act Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department of Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (V/TTY) at least five business days prior to the program. By attending this event, I acknowledge that Eastern AHEC staff and/or their designees including news media may take general (not close-up) photos or videos of this event for marketing/publicity purposes, and I further allow my likeness to be used in this manner. If I do not wish to appear in these photos or videos, I understand that it is my responsibility to notify Eastern AHEC staff so my preference can be met. Shutterstock by Steve Heap