Dear <<First Name>>,
Last month we wrapped up the COSN Accelerator Program for 31 local coalitions and celebrated their many achievements. All of the participating coalitions demonstrated improvements in their core infrastructure and performance including decision-making, accountability, transparency and collaboration. Each team presented their reflections on how their coalition has grown over the course of the program, including impacts they have made in safer prescribing, MAT expansion, harm reduction and more.
COSN is launching a 6-month follow-on program, "Accelerator 2.0", in April. Register here for an informational webinar on March 19, 2020 to learn about the application process and various program offerings. The program will offers a number of opportunities that coalitions can apply for including two learning cohorts, TA support for innovation projects, mental health first aid training and certification, and AmeriCorps VISTA assignees. Coalitions who were not part of the previous Accelerator program are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Last month we also launched the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) to build a wider network for California communities to share with and learn from. Take a look at the video below for an introduction to NOPN and go to www.nopn.org to sign up for future announcements and more videos from the launch event.
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Watch Dr. Carmen Nevarez provide an introduction to the new National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN).
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Onward,
Carmen Rita Nevarez, MD, MPH
Director, Center for Health Leadership and Practice
Vice President, External Relations and Preventive Medicine
Public Health Institute
www.californiaopioidsafetynetwork.org
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Medical education engagement to support safe prescribing for patients needing surgery.
April 1, 2020
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), with the assistance of ERAS USA, has organized this webinar for health care leaders to learn about the National Drug Control Strategy and how the surgical community has an important role in optimal surgical outcomes as well as safe prescribing education, prevention, and referral to addiction services. (register here)
Webinar Series--California’s Response to the Opioid Crisis
Join Harbage Consulting for a two-part webinar series to learn more about the California MAT Expansion Project:
Part 1: Overview of the MAT Expansion Project; Naloxone Distribution. March 12, 2020. (register here)
Part 2: Responding to the Opioid Crisis in Tribal Communities and the Criminal Justice System. March 25, 2020. (register here)
Buprenorphine Formulations Webinar
March 16, 2020
Pacific Southwest ATTC and CA Hub and Spoke System Presents: Understanding Buprenorphine Formulations and Clinical Guidelines for Use. This 90-minute web training will provide an overview of the various formulations of buprenorphine (including tablet, film, implantable, and injectable) for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Free CME/CE credits available. (register here)
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Request: Billboard Messaging Information
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San Benito County is looking into creating an opioid messaging campaign targeted towards commuters utilizing billboards. If your coalition has done a similar campaign in the past and has examples or recommendations to share, please reach out to Amy Max at amax@healthleadership.org. She will share it with San Benito County and other interested coalitions in our network.
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Sustainability was a major theme covered by COSN Accelerator teams at the February convening. Check out our page on sustainability planning and strategies for success. We have resources like worksheets and templates available for anyone to use. For example, click here to view a toolkit on strategic planning that we have designed for local coalitions to use.
The California Opioid Safety Network website has a variety of tools, resources, and videos available for you to use. Don't see a resource you think would be useful? Or do you have a resource to share? Send us a message!
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Local coalitions had an opportunity to present on their growth and achievements during the final convening for the COSN Accelerator Program. Above we feature culminating presentations from two coalitions. Click on each image to view their full handout.
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- Behavioral Health Pilot Project (BHPP) (DHCS) Applications due March 20, 2020
- Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program (CDC) Applications (new and continuation) due April 3, 2020
- Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program (HRSA) Applications due April 13, 2020
- Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Implementation (HRSA) Applications due April 24, 2020
- Providing Research Education Experiences to Enhance Diversity in the Next Generation of Substance Abuse and Addiction Scientists (NIH) Applications due September 15, 2020
- Multi-Site Studies for System-Level Implementation of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services (NIH) Applications due November 13, 2020
- Naloxone Distribution Project (DHCS) Ongoing application process.
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(New York Times)
In Carter County, Tennessee, health officials have begun teaching children as young as 6 how to administer Narcan. This article details the innovations used to reach young people in a relevant way. For example, the Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition has created a youth board with 35 members ranging from fourth-graders to high schoolers to come up with outreach strategies. Read More
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