Module 4: Additional Resources and Strategies-Slides

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Dr. Michael Chaple, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at New York State Psychiatric Institute, discusses the opioid crisis and stimulant use, emphasizing the importance of community-based initiatives like the Opioid Response Network (ORN). The ORN offers technical assistance and resources for evidence-based prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders. The initiative aims to enhance internal and external capacities for effective wound care through routine screening/assessment, wound care kits, and wound care provision. Strategies include involving co-located medical services for comprehensive care and providing wound care education and supplies.<br /><br />Regarding xylazine surveillance, there are challenges in detecting this substance due to limited infrastructure and surveillance measures. Harm reduction strategies like drug checking machines and test strips are being introduced to address this issue. Patient education on safer drug use practices, wound prevention, and overdose response, especially for substances like xylazine, is crucial. Recommendations for enhancing xylazine detection, overdose prevention efforts, and improving infrastructure include investing in test strip research, enhancing drug testing infrastructure, and supporting harm reduction services.<br /><br />Ultimately, collaboration between providers, researchers, and patients is essential in addressing the complexities of substance use disorders, enhancing harm reduction strategies, improving wound care, and ensuring patient safety.

Keywords

Dr. Michael Chaple

Assistant Professor

Clinical Psychiatry

Opioid crisis

Stimulant use

Community-based initiatives

Opioid Response Network (ORN)

Substance use disorders

Harm reduction strategies

Xylazine surveillance