THE OPIOID CRISIS AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN 2020

This webinar will feature a reflection of public health data on the opioid crisis aimed at providers and pharmacists in DC. The DC government has undertaken a multi-pronged strategy to thwart deaths and morbidity associated with opioid use disorder (focus on prescribed opioids). An update on non-fatal opioid event outcomes will be presented and reflect strategic interventions. This webinar will give providers an update on strategies and their roles in mitigating the harmful effects of opioid medications. Clinical perspectives from acute pain management, chronic pain interventions, and health system information systems to support responsible opioid management.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

  • Learners using this module will attain an up-to-date understanding of key statistics and regulations that reflect the DC strategic plan in addressing opioid overprescribing and opioid use disorder.​
  • Learners will attain an understanding of the use of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in responsible prescribing of opioid medications.
  • Health care professionals will learn from peers about perspectives for best practice applications of evidence-based pain management practices and responsible use of opioid medications.
  • Learners will gain practical insights about health informatics infrastructure supporting responsible opioid prescribing practices and patient management.​

Additional Information

Partner: 
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
11/13/2020
Course expires: 
12/04/2023
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Chikarlo Leak, DrPH, MPH

Policy Director 

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

Justin D. Ortique, PharmD, RPh

Supervisory Pharmacist

Health Regulation and Licensing Administration

District of Columbia Department of Health

Brian Choi, MD

Professor of Medicine & Radiology

Chief Medical Information Officer

Co-Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Division of Cardiology

The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Takeisha Presson, DDS

Dentist 

Dimples Dental Suite 

Washington, DC 

Palak Turakhia, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Michael R. Crawford, MBA, MHL

Associate Dean for Strategy, Outreach, and Innovation 

Howard University College of Medicine 

Shea Davis, MEd

Special Populations Coordinator

District of Columbia Department of Health

Kenan Zamore, MPH

Senior Epidemiologist
District of Columbia Department of Health

PHYSICIANS 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Innovation Horizons. The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

ACPE# (Pharmacists): 0536-9999-20-015-L01-P

ACPE# (Pharmacy Technicians): 0536-9999-20-015-L01-T

Activity Type: Knowledge

Release Date: December 4, 2020

Expiration Date: December 4, 2023

CE Credits: 1.5 Contact Hours (0.15 CEUs)

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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This course is offered through The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science. 

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