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Substance Use Disorder Education, Resources, & Support

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Sarah Day, MPA
ECHO Coordinator 
sarah.day@hsc.utah.edu 

 

SESSION TIME

The 3rd Friday of the Month
Noon - 1 pm (MT)
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About

The 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. 

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.

Participants are awarded 1.0 hour of ACCME Category CME credit at no cost for each 1.0 hour of live sessions attended. Full instructions for claiming CME are available in the CME Learner Information Packet.

ECHO Model 

The ECHO learning model features case-based learning. Case presentations allow for a collaborative learning environment where everyone has an opportunity to learn, and everyone has an opportunity to teach. If you are having trouble diagnosing a patient, need help determining a treatment plan, or are looking for support, you may consider submitting a case.

2024 SESSIONS

Date
Topic
 Presenter (s)
February 16, 2024 The Positive Impact of Harm Reduction on SUD Outcomes Ryan Duggal, MD
March 15, 2024 Successful Approaches to AUD: From Screening to Recovery  Tran Le, MD
April 19, 2024 Managing Pain for Persons with SUD Brandon D. Jones, MD
May 17, 2024 How Social Isolation and Loneliness Affect Those with Substance Use Disorder Steve Sugden, MD, MPH, MSS
September 20, 2024 The Opioid Crisis - For 25 Years - From OxyContin to Fentanyl
Lessons learned, Opportunities not to Miss
Art Van Zee, MD and Sue Ella Kobak, PC
October 18, 2024 SUD Intervention in Sanpete County Jail Manny Lucero 
November 15, 2024 TBD  
December 20, 2024 TBD  

PAST SESSIONS

Date
Topic
 Presenter (s)
June 23, 2023 Case Conference Michael Incze, MD & Izzy Marshall, MD
June 16, 2023

ECHO on the Road: Roosevelt, Utah

Buprenorphine Prescribing in Rural Primary Care - Video 

Tim McCreary, PA-C, Dwight Humpherys, DO, Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS
June 9, 2023 E-Cigarette Epidemiology and Treatment - Video Douglas Northcott, MSc, MBA, MALM
June 2, 2023 Mutual Support Groups - Video Megan McCarren, MD
May 26, 2023 Case Conference Michael Incze, MD& Izzy Marshall, MD
May 19, 2023 Complementary Approaches to Addiction Treatment - Video Amy de la Garza, MD
May 12, 2023

ECHO on the Road: Price, UT

Challenges to Addiction Recovery and Care in Rural Areas

Jeannee Hunt, PA-C, Mersades Morgan, Savannah Eley
May 5, 2023 Access to Rural Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Video Casey Tak, PhD
April 28, 2023 Pregnant Women and Addiction - Video Marcela Smid, MD

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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
 

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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