Date & Time
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Name
447 Adapting Community OTP Standards to Corrections*
Description

Treatment with medications for opioid use disorder in corrections is expanding rapidly, addressing an enormous gap that led to decades of increased opioid-related morbidity and mortality. This presentation will examine medical management challenges unique to correctional opioid treatment programs and share innovative strategies to adapt community OTP treatment standards to correctional environments.

Educational Objectives
  • Describe unique features for determining OTP admission eligibility in correctional settings
  • Discuss OTP medication management for incarcerated individuals
  • Identify strategies to meet community standards of care for patient discharge

Level: Intermediate