SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Supporting Patients in Nicotine Cessation

Virtual meeting

Via Zoom

Description

As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Kristina Fenn Silver, MA, will review the epidemiology of nicotine use in the United States, describe the impact of social determinants of health on tobacco/nicotine use, and discuss practical strategies for assisting patients in health promotion around tobacco/nicotine use. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.

The Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) series offers training and support in addiction treatment, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS), Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS), Transitional Support Services (TSS), Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), long-term residential program, sober and recovery homes, primary care, and psychiatry. This free, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment.

Intended audience

Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.

Speakers

Kristina Fenn Silver, MA

Kristina is Director of Tobacco Education and Treatment Projects at the Institute for Health and Recovery. She has a background as a researcher, and is a seasoned educator with expertise in adult learning theory, health education, and cross-cultural comnpetency in patient/provider communications.

Objectives

Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:

1. Discuss the epidemiology of nicotine use in the United States.
2. Describe the impact of social determinants of health on tobacco/nicotine use.
3. Utilize practical strategies for assisting patients in health promotion around tobacco/nicotine use.

Sponsored by

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS).

Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Accreditation information

Please read the Accreditation Information section of the training page to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.