Description
There is an over-representation of individuals with substance use disorders in the criminal justice system. This can be true for individuals with opioid use disorders in need of MAT. Healthcare practitioners treating justice-involved patients may have limited information about how the criminal justice system is constructed and how best to help their patients who are at risk for disruption in care and treatment due to arrest, court oversight and incarceration. This information can be helpful given challenges when MAT becomes difficult to access due to the constraints of the justice system. Although the justice system is becoming more aware of the importance of MAT, it is important also for healthcare providers to have awareness of the justice system to best help support their patients. This educational activity provides an overview and basic information about the criminal justice system from arrest to incarceration to re-entry.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who are treating patients with substance use disorder (SUD).
Presenter
Debra A. Pinals, MD | Director, Program in Psychiatry, Law, and Ethics; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry University of Michigan
Credit Designations Available
Interprofessional Continuing Education credit, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and Nursing Contact Hours.
Core Competencies as a result of participating in this activity
Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
Describe police lock up, jails, prisons, court systems, probation, and parole
Discuss pathways for persons with opioid use disorders who encounter the criminal justice system and importance of MAT across systems of care
Describe opportunities for the MAT provider working with justice-involved individuals to enhance treatment outcomes
Method of participating in the learning process
In order to receive maximum credit, learners must:
1. Review the materials provided in this module.
2. Earn a minimum cumulative score of 80% on the post-test.
3. Complete an evaluation to assess satisfaction and plans for individual and/or team practice change.
4. Follow instructions at the end of the course regarding how to retrieve a certificate.*
*Credit will not be awarded unless all components of the program are completed. Partial credit will not be awarded.