Presenter(s): Megan Buresh, MD, DFASAM, AAHIVS 

Target Audience: This activity is designed for Nurses, Pharmacists, PAs, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Interprofessional Teams, and Students and Educators. This activity is accredited for Nurses, Pharmacists, PAs, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Interprofessional Teams, and other Health Professionals and Learners. 

Credit Designations Available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME Credit, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Social Work CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit 

Webinar Description: This webinar describes the evidence and regulations for methadone in emergency rooms and hospitals, including protocols for rapid methadone initiation and applying changes to the 3-day rule.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• • Analyze updated data and best practices for rapid methadone initiation.
  • Describe the process of methadone initiation in acute care settings (both Emergency Department and hospital).
  • Review regulations impacting acute care methadone use, including the three-day dispensing rule.

Requirements for Successful Activity Completion:
To complete this activity and obtain your Certificate, please follow the steps below:

1. Course Content:
   Complete the (1) pre-reflection question and view the recorded presentation (30-60 minutes).
   
   
2. Evaluation:
   Click Evaluation to complete the final PCSS-MOUD course evaluation.
   
   
3. Claim your Certificate:
   Select and claim your preferred certificate type on the next page. Once claimed, a download button will appear in your Certificate Tab. If you do not see the download button or cannot access your certificate, return to the course evaluation and claim your preferred credit/certificate.
   
   
4. Post Survey:
   90 Days following your completion of this activity, you will receive a survey (2 questions) to ask about changes in your practice