SAFE – Home Opioid Management Education in Older Adults: Naloxone and Opioid Awareness Program (SAFE-HOME) (On-Demand)-Recording Presentation

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Video Summary

In this video, Jenny Jarrett from the University of Illinois at Chicago discusses the Safe Home or Safe Home Opioid Management Education in older adults program. The focus of the presentation is on naloxone and opioids. Jarrett explains the goals of the program, which is to train healthcare professionals in evidence-based practices for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders. The presentation covers the risks associated with opioid use in older adults, how to recognize an opioid overdose, challenges associated with opioid overdose, and how to access and use naloxone for the reversal of opioid overdoses. Jarrett emphasizes the importance of interaction and encourages participants to engage through chat and cell phone interaction. She also discusses the opioid epidemic, the different waves of opioid use and overdose deaths, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on opioid overdose deaths. Jarrett provides information about harm reduction approaches, the principles of harm reduction, and how naloxone works to mitigate the risk of opioid overdose. She also addresses common misconceptions about naloxone, such as concerns about enabling drug use and the safety and accessibility of naloxone. Jarrett explains the different formulations of naloxone and ways to access it, including standing orders, co-prescribing, and over-the-counter availability. She also highlights the importance of communication strategies and education for older adults and the role of home healthcare workers and other healthcare professionals in providing education and access to naloxone. The presentation includes reference to additional resources and opportunities for further education and support.

Keywords

Safe Home Opioid Management Education

older adults

naloxone

opioids

opioid use disorders

opioid overdose

COVID-19 pandemic

harm reduction approaches

communication strategies