Improving Continuity of Care for Justice-Involved Individuals: Lessons from the Field (On-Demand)-Presentation

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In today's webinar, the focus was on improving continuity of care for justice-involved individuals, specifically those with opioid use disorder. The webinar was hosted by the Provider's Clinical Support System, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Project, and the National Council for Mental Well-being. The speakers, Ed Hayes and Rachel Katz, discussed the importance of offering MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder) in correctional facilities to reduce recidivism and save lives. They emphasized the need for a holistic approach, including trauma-informed care, case management, and primary care services. The speakers highlighted the effectiveness of MOUD, such as buprenorphine and methadone, in reducing overdose deaths and improving outcomes for individuals leaving incarceration. They also discussed the challenges and strategies for MOUD induction, individualized treatment plans, and the importance of continuity of care from jail to the community. The webinar provided valuable insights on integrating MOUD into correctional settings to improve public health and safety outcomes.

Keywords

Screening for Substance Use

Primary Care

Dr. Jennifer McNeely

American Psychiatric Association

SAMHSA

Screening Tools

Implementation Guidance

Substance Use Disorders

TAPS tool

continuity of care

justice-involved individuals

opioid use disorder

MOUD

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Project

correctional facilities

recidivism

holistic approach

trauma-informed care