Step 1 of 4 25% Learner Objectives After participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Episode Specific: Highlight the advanced work of first responders in opioid overdose response and prevention. Outline the challenges that first responders face in the context of the opioid epidemic. Discuss the importance of building partnerships with first responders that will improve access to treatment of opioid use disorder. Podcast Series: Understand and apply to practice new legislation updates related to better prescribing Adopt approaches in safe prescribing for buprenorphine, sedatives, chronic opioid prescribing, co-prescribing, variants/novel drugs, and new trends Put into practice treatment of opioid use disorder and overcome barriers Apply strategies to engage and better serve communities with treatment of opioid use disorder Taking into account how well the learner objectives were met, how would you rate the podcast episode?1=Poor23=Good45=ExcellentList one or two strategies that you will put in pratice. An “ineligible company,” also known as a "commercial interest," is defined as any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. Among the exemptions to this definition are government organizations, non-health care related companies and non-profit organizations that do not advocate for commercial interests. 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Physicians should claim credit in 15 minute (i.e. 0.25 credit) increments. All other attendees: Please complete this form so that we may verify your participation in this activity, which was designated for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM awarded, with one hour of participation equaling one AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Attestation & Credits Claimed(Required) I attest that I have viewed/listened to the BPBT Podcast #22: First Responders and the Opioid Crisis (0.5 hours)Number of CME credits claimed (up to 0.5)(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 0.5. Are you claiming MOC credit? By claiming MOC credit, you are granting the WSMA to share your learner data with the ACCME and the certifying Board(s).(Required) Yes No Quiz To claim MOC credit, you must receive a 100% score on the quiz. Participants may take the quiz multiple times. What are some of the observations from first responders and emergency medical services (EMS) in overdose response encounters?(Required) First responders are seeing overdose related to opioids and fentanyl across all age groups and rural communities as well. First responders treating overdose on scene with naloxone to assist the patient back to normal breathing. Patients may not be ready to seek treatment for opioid use disorder right away and may refuse to transport to a health care facility. All of the above. Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Mike Dumas, the Division Chef of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, explained that the opioid epidemic is affecting all demographic groups and his community in Gig Habor is not an exception. Dr. Schlicher agreed, the opioid epidemic does not spare any group of people. Then Mike discussed non-fatal overdose encounters where they administer narcan and get the patient back to breathing normally. Afterwards, first responders are aware this could be a critical point for patients to start treatment. Some overdose patients will accept the EMS transport to a hospital; however, some may not be ready to seek treatment. Mike explained they can encourage the patient to seek help, but it’s the patient’s decision. First responders are there to treat without negative judgement. Keep the conversation going by talking to your patients about opioid use disorder and treatment, without stigma.Is the following statement true or false? EMS responders play a critical role by responding immediately to overdose encounters but also a role in connecting patients to treatment of opioid use disorder.(Required) False True Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic continues with new challenges, and lawmakers continue to advance the work to address it. The activities highlighted in this question are a few of the recent state and federal developments around safe prescribing of opioids and appropriate prescribing of medication treatment of opioid use disorder. In the episode, the guest speakers reviewed more key developments related to the opioid public health crisis, be sure to download the presentation slides to review in detail. The WSMA policy team will monitor and keep us updated on important issues, use this resource to stay informed or reach out to the WSMA policy team at policy@wsma.org with questions. What is the name of the program implemented by emergency medical services to leave naloxone kits at the scene with patients or families when responding to an overdose call?(Required) Back To Basic Naloxone Programs Take Back Naloxone Programs No Fear Naloxone Programs Naloxone Leave Behind Programs Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Mike Dumas explained that many EMS departments have naloxone leave-behind programs, which could help prevent overdose deaths. Collaborations with local communities and lawmakers would help first responders overcome barriers and administrative challenges in implementing these programs. However, one potential drawback is the risk of subsequent non-fatal overdoses. Relapses are a common challenge in long-term recovery. Physicians and prescribers in primary care, addiction medicine, or mental health fields may consider addressing opioid use disorder with patients as part of regular conversations. 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