Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
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1.0 CNE creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
November 13, 2027Posted By
American Correctional Nurses Association
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Specialties
Chemical Dependency and Correctional NursingThis presentation will address the importance of establishing a Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) program in all correctional settings and will demonstrate why these programs contribute to safer correctional facilities, safer communities, healthier individuals and decreased liability for correctional facilities.
Topics discussed will include the risks associated with untreated substance use disorders, including benzodiazepine use disorder, practical guidelines for establishing a MAT program in a correctional setting, legal considerations, and the importance of engaging all stakeholders (community, security staff, mental health and medical staff) in the planning and implementation of MAT programs. Finally, the presentation will address the importance of continuity of care and coordination with community-based opioid treatment programs.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) in addressing substance use disorders.
- Recognize the importance of developing and maintaining community partnerships that will enhance continuity of care following release from incarceration.
- Relate the importance of subjective and objective data and delivering quality of care to this high-risk population.
- Relate the need to improve outcomes that lead to healthier individuals, families and communities.
Speakers
Chief Policy Advisor for the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Carl Anderson, RN, BSN, CCHP is the Chief Policy Advisor for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, overseeing the delivery of service as it relates to the medical and mental health care provided by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. In that position, Mr. Anderson assisted in implementing our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program involving community support and commitment from four of our local Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs).
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CNE credit to attendees.
Accredited by Florida Board of Nursing.
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Continuing Education Credit:
The American Correctional Nurses Association is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #50-31772.
Criteria for successful completion:
Attendance during the entire program
Completion of a post-webinar evaluation form and post-test.
Conflict of Interest
No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
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Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
Registration for this webinar program, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD), is free for active ACNA members.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
Registration for this webinar program, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD), is $20 for non-member, followers of ACNA.