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The Integrative Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment ECHO

Offering Resources and Support for Managing and Treating Substance Use Disorder

CONTACT US

Sarah Day, MPA
Phone: 801-587-2436

Email: sarah.day@hsc.utah.edu

 

SESSION TIME

This series is on Summer break

University of Utah School of Medicine is pleased to continue the ECHO Series: Integrative Primary Care & Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Led by an interdisciplinary team of specialists, this program will give you the opportunity to learn best practices in addiction care, including diagnosing, treating, and recovery care, and have open discussions around the management of patients dealing with substance use disorder. 

Topics will touch on issues and cases typically seen in primary care settings with both didactic and case discussion components. 

This session is accredited for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). These credits are valid for physicians, and psychologists (check with your credentialing organization). We have confirmed with Utah DOPL that they will accept the use of a University of Utah CME transcripts as continuing education credits when recertifying your license. 

Why Should I Participate in this Education Series?

In many communities in Utah and nationwide, substance use disorder is a growing issue. The past year has seen record numbers of overdoses and overdose related deaths, with Utah’s deaths up over 17 percent as of March 2021. Those affected are not strangers, but our neighbors, business owners, and friends. As physicians, advanced practice providers, and other health care workers, we are in a unique position to help our communities. 

In many communities, there are a limited number of providers who are able to provide substance use disorder care. This series aims to expand the knowledge of treating and managing substance use disorder in our communities. 

These sessions are open to any level provider or health care worker who may benefit from such education. Eligible attendees will be able to receive CME credits (1 hour per session). Full instructions for claiming CME are available in the CME Learner Information Packet

Why Should I Submit a Case?

Case presentations allow for a collaborative learning environment where everyone has an opportunity to learn, and everyone has an opportunity to teach. Anyone can submit a case on any topic relating to substance use disorder. 

If you are having trouble diagnosing a patient, need help determining a treatment plan, or are looking for help in supporting a patient in recovery, you may consider submitting a case; our team and the other participants will listen with empathy and help determine a best course of action.

We welcome any question you may have about substance use disorder.

Note that case topics do NOT need to align with the session topic.

SUBSTANCE USE SCHEDULE

Cases may be presented at any session.

2023

     
 Date
Topic
Presenter(s)
Resources

Jan 13, 2023

Epidemiology/Overview of SUD in Utah

Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS

Steven Godin, Ph.D, MPH

Marcie Gray

Presentation Slides (Godin)

Presentation Slides (Howell)

Jan 20, 2023

Drug Testing Basics and Controversies

Michael Moss, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

Jan 27, 2023

Case conference

Michael Incze, MD

Izzy Marshall, MD`

Summary Sheet

Feb 3, 2023

SBIRT--Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Tx

Melissa Cheng, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

Feb 10, 2023

ECHO On the Road: Logan

Updates on Kratom, Methamphetamine

Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS

Presentation Slides

Feb 17, 2023

SUD in Older Adults and Cognitive Impairment

Megan McCarren, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

Feb 24, 2023

Case conference

Michael Incze, MD

Izzy Marshall, MD

Summary Sheet

March 3, 2023

Focus Group

Steven Godin, Ph.D, MPH

 

March 10, 2023

Intensive Outpatient Case Management and Care

Stacey Bank, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

March 17, 2023

Adolescent SUD

Karla Molinero, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

March 24, 2023

Case conference: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Gabapentinoids

Michael Incze, MD

Izzy Marshall, MD

Summary Sheet

March 31, 2023

ECHO on the Road: Moab/Blanding

Understanding and Responding to On-Going Impacts of Historical Trauma Assaults to the Diné with Cultural Driven Approaches 

Racheal Holiday, MPH

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

April 7, 2023

University of Utah ED Initiated Bridge Program: Success Based on Partnerships

Peter Taillac, MD

Presentation Slides 

Session Recording

April 14, 2023

Case conference

Michael Incze, MD

Izzy Marshall, MD

Summary Sheet

April 21, 2023

Buprenorphine and Methadone Treatment in Incarcerated Individuals

Stacy Johnson, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

April 28, 2023

Pregnant Women and Addiction 

Marcela Smid, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

May 5, 2023

Access to Rural Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Casey Tak, PhD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

May 12, 2023

ECHO on the Road: Price

Panel - Challenges to Addiction Recovery and Care in Rural Areas

Jeannee Hunt, PA-C

Mersades Morgan

Savannah Eley

 

May 19, 2023

Complementary Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Amy de la Garza, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

May 26, 2023

Case Conference

Michael Incze, MD

Izzy Marshall, MD

Summary Sheet

June 2, 2023

Mutual Support Groups 

Megan McCarren, MD

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

June 9, 2023

E-Cigarette Epidemiology and Treatment 

Douglas Northcott, MSc, MBA, MALM

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

June 16, 2023

ECHO on the Road: Roosevelt

Buprenorphine Prescribing in Rural Primary Care

Tim McCreary, PA-C

Dwight Humpherys, DO

Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS

Presentation Slides

Session Recording

June 23, 2023 Case Conference

Michael Incze, MD

Izzy Marshall, MD

 

 

 

Date
Topic
Presenter(s)
Resources

Jan 21, 2022

Current Status of SUD / Epidemiologic Profile of SUD in Utah Counties

Steven Godin, MS, Ph.D, MPH, PHI Certificate; University of Utah

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

Jan 28, 2022

NEPQR: Why I Love Treating Those With Opioid Use Disorder (And You Will Too)

Donald Teater, MD, MPH; Teater Health Solutions

Teater Health Solution

Presentation Slides

Feb 4, 2022

Assessing and Diagnosing SUD in Patients

Megan Schwartz, MD & Greg Jones, MD; University of Utah

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

 

Feb 11, 2022

Community Networks and Recovery Resources

Mary Jo Mcmillen, ASUDC; Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA)

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

Resources Handout

Feb 18, 2022

How to Talk to Patients about SUD

Patrick Bell, MD; Veterans Affairs

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

March 4, 2022

Cultural Issues Surrounding SUD in Rural Utah Panel Discussion

Ashley Yaugher, PhD; Shannon Tooke, MHR, MBA; Logan Reid

Session Recording

March 18, 2022

Harm Reduction Strategies

Paula Cook, MD

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

March 25, 2022

Hepatitis C and SUD

Terry Box, MD; University of Utah

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

April 1, 2022

Behavioral Changes as a Result of Addiction

Elizabeth Howell, MD

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

April 8, 2022

UROHC: Accessing Rural Community Resources

Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness Staff

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

April 15, 2022

Motivational Interviewing and Other Psychotherapies

Kelly Lundberg, PhD; University of Utah

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

April 29, 2022

Trauma, Mental Health, and Addiction

Sarah Shea, CSW & Steven Sugden, MD, MPH, MSS

Session Recording

Presentation Slides (Sarah)

Presentation Slides (Sugden)

May 6, 2022

UROHC: Non-Opioid Pain Management & Multidisciplinary Pain Treatment

Jay Buys, MD & Kimberlee Bayless, APRN

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

May 13, 2022

Medication Management

Paula Cook, MD

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

May 20, 2022

UROHC: Controlled Substance Database

Connie Kitchens, PhD; Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

May 27, 2022

NEPQR: SUD in Healthcare Professionals: How the Utah Professional Health Program can Help

Kelli Jacobsen, MSW, LCSW; DOPL

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

June 3, 2022

Utah Addictions Update Conference

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Conflicts with our scheduled time, but we encourage you to attend this great opportunity

June 10, 2022

Oral Health Integration in SUD Treatment

Glen Hanson, DDS, PhD; University of Utah

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

June 17, 2022

UROHC: HIV and Other Infectious Diseases

Susanna Keeshin, MD; University of Utah

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

June 24, 2022

UROHC: Best Practices for SUD Care

Paula Cook, MD

Presentation Slides

ASAM Intake Form

July 1, 2022

UROHC: Role of Non-Physician Staff in Providing MOUD Services

Laura Stolebarger, RN

Session Recording

Presentation Slides

July 8 - August, 2022

Summer Break! Enjoy the warm weather and we will see you back around September

RESOURCES

UTAH RURAL OPIOID HEALTHCARE CONSORTIUM

Combating opioid use disorder and HIV/HCV through education and collaboration.

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Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Program

Transforming Primary Care Nursing in Rural Utah

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ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES

Our substance use disorder clinic, hosted by Dr. Howell and other addiction specialists.

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REGIONAL SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES

Searchable map showing regional mental health and addiction services in Utah.

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ADDICTION MEDICINE WIKI

Dr. Howell has compiled a list of resources into one one helpful page.

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FREE BUPRENORPHINE TRAININGS

Federally funded trainings for primary care providers who will be treating less than 30 patients. CME available

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UTAH NALOXONE

More information on preventing opioid overdose deaths

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UTAH ADDICTION CENTER TRAINING MODULES

Three online modules to give some background knowledge on substance use disorder. Note some data is outdated, but the information is still valid.

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ADDICTION FELLOWSHIP BLOG

Regular updates on addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry news from Dr. Elizabeth Howell

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SUD FOR THE HEALTHCARE TEAM TRAINING

Four hours of training modules for interprofessional healthcare teams with potential for CME credit

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BECOME A BUPRENORPHINE WAIVERED PRACTICIONER

Learn how to become a buprenorphine waivered practitioner to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).

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PATIENT CENTERED OBSERVATION FORM

The Patient Centered Observation Form (PCOF) is a communication and relationship assessment tool to help health care team members communicate effectively with patients.

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MANAGING OPIOID USE IN LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS

These interprofessional modules for students, health care providers and LTSS staff are centered around opioid use.

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FREE PAPER-BASED ASAM CRITERIA ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW GUIDE

This addiction treatment resource supports increased quality and consistency of patient assessments and individualized, patient-centered care.

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USARA COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST

List of community resources used by USARA.

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WORDS MATTER - TERMS TO USE AND AVOID

This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.

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PARCKA RESOURCES PAGE

Resources from the SUPeRAD Initiative at the University of Utah with an emphasis on maternal and neonatal SUD care.

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PARCKA YOUTUBE PAGE

Informative videos on a variety of addiction medicine subjects.

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THE ADDICTION FILES PODCAST

Darlene Petersen MD and Paula Cook MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives.

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Clinical Team

Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS

Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical)
Training Director Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry Fellowships
 

Steven Godin, MS, Ph.D, MPH, PHI Certificate

Steven Godin, MS, Ph.D, MPH, PHI Certificate

Adjunct Professor Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine