232 | Opioid Overdose Strategy: Transformative Approaches and Collaborative Solutions
Tracks
Workshop
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Room 302-303 |
Session Overview
This presentation delves into DESC's comprehensive response to the escalating opioid overdose crisis. In response to a surge in overdoses, DESC mobilized the "Integrated OD Prevention and Response Workgroup," leading to strategic initiatives and subgroups in education, clinical coordination, advocacy, and data collection. Outcomes include standardized processes, expanded services, and improved overdose response. The session explores prioritization adjustments, outcomes, encountered barriers, and the development of an educational toolkit crucial for staff and client success in overdose prevention and response.
Description
This presentation delves into DESC's comprehensive response to the escalating opioid overdose crisis. In response to a surge in overdoses, DESC mobilized the "Integrated OD Prevention and Response Workgroup," leading to strategic initiatives and subgroups in education, clinical coordination, advocacy, and data collection. Outcomes include standardized processes, expanded services, and improved overdose response. The session explores prioritization adjustments, outcomes, encountered barriers, and the development of an educational toolkit crucial for staff and client success in overdose prevention and response.
Lisa Grillo
SUD Senior Program Manager
DESC
Presenter
Lisa Grillo is the SUD Senior Program Manager at DESC and has been at the agency since 2011. She is a licensed Substance Use Disorders Professional in WA State and has worked in this field for 28 years. Lisa is a harm reductionist and trains on this subject both at work and in the community. She has presented at HFPC in Los Angeles, Denver and Seattle.
Jeremy Hoog
Psychiatric Rn Supervisor
DESC
Presenter
Jeremy Hoog, RN, BSN, MBE, is the Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor for a low-threshold buprenorphine program at DESC and has been at the agency since 2020. Jeremy’s study in nursing and bioethics, as well as his lived experience with opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder, all work together to inform his practice. Jeremy is passionate about applying an ethical lens to the treatment of those living with varying mental health and substance use issues.
April Gerard
Outpatient Nurse Manager
DESC
Presenter
April Gerard, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, MHP, is the Nurse Manager of Outpatient Programs at DESC, practicing psychiatric nursing for the past 12 years. April was responsible for the development and implementation of DESC’s Opioid Treatment Network Program. She continues to work on the high-level functioning of the program, guiding current operations and future directions.
