Expanding Access to Treatment: A Low Barrier Clinic Approach (Online Learning)
The opioid overdose crisis poses a significant public health challenge, necessitating innovative approaches to broaden access to evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD). Feedback from various community providers in the Dane County area, including the emergency department, EMS, inpatient addiction consult service, and the criminal-legal system, has highlighted challenges in referring individuals for immediate access to medications for opioid use disorder treatment (MOUD) due to insurance limitations, network constraints, and long waitlists. In response, we prioritized establishing a clinic offering open access to care for anyone seeking help, irrespective of payer. This clinic model aims to mitigate these barriers by providing same-day access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), facilitated by a grant from the Department of Human Services (DHS), covering medical visits, labs, and MOUD. Through our presentation, we will provide insights into the clinic's goals, objectives, alignment with SAMHSA low barrier treatment guidelines, and the collaborative approach.
Through our presentation, we aim to provide insights into the clinic's goals, objectives, alignment with SAMHSA low barrier treatment guidelines, and the collaborative approach involving an interdisciplinary team comprising of a prescriber, registered nurse care coordinator, medical assistant, and peer support specialist. Additionally, we will address the challenges encountered during the operational phase, lessons learned, and strategies for ongoing improvement.
Speakers: Maggie Williams, MPAS, PA-C, CPAAPA, Madison Simpson, RN, BSN, and Wesley Arnett
WISAM is offering Enduring CME for this training until September 26, 2027. Register here and you will receive a link to the webinar recording and CME instructions. This online learning session and CME credit is coordinated by WISAM as part of the ORP.
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Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine and American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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