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Date
2020
Abstract
The number of overdose deaths in Vermont has been trending up over the past several years. A majority of these fatalities involved synthetic opioid fentanyl. The Emergency Department (ED) at Central Vermont Medical Center delivers medication assisted treatment (MAT) through the Rapid Access to MAT (RAM) program. This program has connected many people in the region to treatment for opiate use disorder. However it was identified that we lacked connection to harm reduction services for those not interested in MAT. Harm reduction education was provided for recovery coaches and ED nursing staff. Harm reduction kits containing life-saving supplies such as naloxone and fentanyl test strips, safer use information, and local harm reduction services were developed for distribution through the ED.
Clinical Site
Central Vermont Medical Center
Keywords
harm reduction, emergency, opiate use disorder, MAT, RAM, Vermont
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Disciplines
Community Health | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Family Medicine | Medical Education | Medical Pharmacology | Preventive Medicine | Primary Care | Public Health Education and Promotion | Substance Abuse and Addiction
Recommended Citation
Golden, Alexa J., "Harm Reduction in the Emergency Department" (2020). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 567.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/567
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