Opiate Prescriber Mentor
– Suspended until funding can be found
The Ohio Opiate Prescriber Mentor ECHO Program was a cycle of 12 foundational topics that contribute to a knowledgeable caring MOUD practice. This program reviewed the following topics:
| Philosophy of Care: Harm-Reduction vs. Abstinence-Only in MOUD Practice |
| Motivational Interviewing |
| Formulations of Buprenorphine |
| Decreasing Stigma and Increasing Support for MOUD |
| Patient Selection for MOUD Success |
| Adjunctive Medications and MOUD |
| Addressing Common Mental Health Concerns in MOUD patients |
| Office Practices for MOUD Success |
| Diversion of Buprenorphine |
| Understanding Federal and State Regulation of MOUD |
| Unexpected Results in Drug Testing |
| Methadone and XR-Naltrexone in MOUD Treatment |
Discussion centered around these topics and provided by participants who know the science but are learning and sharing the art of MOUD patient recovery.
Ohio Opiate Prescriber Mentor Participant Feedback
“I felt energized after presentation and to the analogies (that) were used to address the philosophy of care.”
“I appreciate the opportunity to learn for free.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed participating in ECHO groups each Friday morning. I look forward to future events and courses offered.”
“The ECHO has enhanced my MOUD knowledge and patient care.”>
“Wish more MOUD physicians and support staff would avail themselves to the webinars. Keep up the GOOD WORK!”
“Love the Opiate ECHO. Although I am not currently working with medication assisted treatment I like staying involved with the concepts of good practice. I always learn something new.”
Contact
Emily Murphy
Director, Center for Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care
Phone: 330.325.6812
Email: emurphy1@neomed.edu
To learn more about Project ECHO Programs
Email: NEOMEDECHO@neomed.edu
