Massachusetts Medical Society: Tertiary Prevention Domain - Competencies 7-10

Tertiary Prevention Domain - Competencies 7-10

TERTIARY PREVENTION DOMAIN
MANAGING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AS A CHRONIC DISEASE: ELIMINATE STIGMA AND BUILD AWARENESS OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS


Competency #7: Recognize the risk factors for, and signs of, opioid overdose and demonstrate the correct use of naloxone.


SCOPE of Pain
Supplemental Training
“Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Rescue Kits for Prescribers and Pharmacists"



Competency #8
: Recognize substance use disorders as a chronic disease by effectively applying a chronic disease model in the ongoing assessment and management of the patient.


Provider’s Clinical Support System (PCSS)
“The ASAM National Practice Guidelines for the Use of Medications in the Treatment of Addiction Involving Opioid Use”


 

Competency #9: Recognize their own and societal stigmatization and biases against individuals with substance use disorders and associated evidence-based medication-assisted treatment.


Complete Attitude Survey: Click Here (5 Min)

Recovery Research Institute 
Webcast
“Overcoming Stigma, Ending Discrimination” (1 hr)



Competency #10: Identify and incorporate relevant data regarding social determinants of health into treatment planning for substance use disorders.


Review Social Determinants on:
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/social-determinants-of-health

http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/socialdeterminants/faq.html


Consider the following questions regarding social determinants of health and substance use disorder:

1. Which social determinants put people at risk for substance misuse?
2. Which social determinants impact access to treatment and recovery for substance misuse?
3. How do these factors impact your practice in the OR, clinic or inpatient setting?
4. What are the most important resources needed when planning treatment for substance misuse? Do you know where or how to access these resources?



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