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Webinar Description
The drug overdose death rate in the US continues to climb. How did we get here and what can be done? Dan Morhaim, M.D. brings his unique perspective as an ER doctor and Maryland state legislator to this compelling topic. Using source material, he will show the policy decisions made in governments and board rooms that contributed to this ongoing crisis. Based on that, he'll offer evidence-based policies to help us dig our way out.
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Qualifications:
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to: Understand the role that policy decisions made in creating the nations overdose and drug use crisis
- Participants will be able to: better monitor future policy decisions and their impact
- Participants will be able to: participate with knowledge to influence policy decisions
Agenda:
Introduction: 5 minutes
Review of policy decisions starting in 1970 and then continuing through the Reagan and Clinton administrations. 10 minutes
The Drug Trade: a local and global enterprise: 5 minutes
Impact on communities, especially communities of color: 5 minutes
Role of big pharma on state legislatures: 5 minutes
Role of others in compounding the problem: state medical boards, Joint Commission (JCAHO), Press-Ganey: 10 minutes
New policy directions to be considered: 10 minutes
Balance of time for Q&A and discussion
Certificates Provider -This Webinar Offers 1 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level ,and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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