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207 Impact of Buprenorphine Protocol on Emergency Department Transfers for Opioid Withdrawal
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Managing opioid withdrawal safely within correctional facilities can reduce emergency department transfers and improve continuity of care. This poster highlights outcomes from a county jail’s buprenorphine-based withdrawal protocol, including reductions in outside transfers and improvements in onsite management. Discuss lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen monitoring and early identification of complications.
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