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SUMMARY:An Overview of Opioid Use: Recent Trends\, Emerging Substances and Strategies for Providers: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour webinar will provide an overview of emerging opioids and related substances. Communities need to be prepared for emerging substances and how they can impact the response to opioid overdose. The session will begin with a description of opioid trends and emerging substances such as xylazine and nitazines\, including mechanisms of action and acute health effects when substances are combined. The presentation will incorporate a discussion on how to implement effective approaches for emerging substances and strategies for overcoming barriers. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify two emerging substances and their impacts on managing Opioid Use Disorders\nDescribe three types of harm caused by opioids and emerging substance use\, both in short- and long-term contexts\nIntegrate three prevention tools and strategies to manage Opioid Use Disorders within participants’ communities\n\nPresented by: Andrew Kurtz\, MA\, LMFT \nAndrew Kurtz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been a Clinical Specialist with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs since 2014 and is the Director of UCLA ISAP’s Pacific Mental Health Awareness Training project. Mr. Kurtz has previously served as a program director in community mental health\, specializing in optimizing access to integrated services through a same-day assessment center. He has served as the lead of a nationally-recognized Trauma-Informed Care implementation that provided staff trainings and program design assistance to improve trauma services\, including developing a one-of-a-kind wellness center focused on reducing barriers to accessing care for individuals exposed to traumatic events. Mr. Kurtz has been the instructor for the Fieldwork Practicum course in UCLA Extension’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program since 2017. Mr. Kurtz has a background in research on cognitive and behavioral interventions for the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia diagnoses. \nContinuing Education Units: 1 CEU \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \n  \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/an-overview-of-opioid-use-recent-trends-emerging-substances-and-strategies-for-providers-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:2024 Southern Nevada Diversity Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2024 Southern Nevada Diversity Summit to be held on Friday\, October 4th at Nevada State University! The Southern Nevada Diversity Summit is a System-wide collaboration that provides annual professional development opportunities to learn about social justice\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in higher education. This event is free of charge and all faculty\, staff\, students\, and community sponsors are invited to attend. The event is planned by a site and liaison committee made up of members from across NSHE. \nThis year’s theme\, Good Trouble: Advancing the Legacies of Diversity & Inclusion in an Anti-DEI Era\, is an invitation to our community to have critical dialogues as we get into “good trouble\, necessary trouble” for the future of diversity\, equity\, & inclusion work in our state and nation. \nIn-Person Registration: Due to limited seating\, in-person registration is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis to NSHE faculty\, staff\, students & sponsoring community partners. Advanced registration is required. On-site/walk-up registration will not be available. Sponsoring community partners have been provided an affiliate code for registration. \nOnline/Virtual Registration: Featured sessions will be livestreamed online. Online registration is available to the public to participate virtually. Online registration is required to access livestreamed featured sessions. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with your access code. \nVisit the website for more info & to register: www.nevadastate.edu/sndiversitysummit \nParticipants will receive a confirmation email once they register. For questions\, please email diversitysummit@nevadastate.edu.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/2024-southern-nevada-diversity-summit/
LOCATION:In-Person & Online\, Nevada State University\, 1300 Nevada State Dr.\, Henderson\, 89002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am\nThis clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
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SUMMARY:Listening Session #2: Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:This Listening Session shares experiences with fentanyl test strip education and distribution\, preparedness for overdose emergencies; the evolution of Harm Reduction\, and emerging groups of synthetic opioids. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAttendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of overdose emergencies\, including recognizing signs and symptoms associated with opioid overdose.\nParticipants will be able to explain the significance and application of harm reduction strategies\, including fentanyl test strip  education and distribution.\nParticipants will learn about the evolution of harm reduction practices and be introduced to emerging groups of synthetic opioids\, enhancing their preparedness to address overdose emergencies within their communities.\n\nModerator: \nBianca D. McCall\, LMFT is a retired professional women’s basketball player. She is an international TED Speaker\, and renowned mental health researcher and expert. Bianca is a licensed clinical therapist\, with 25 years in Behavioral Health\, and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO. In recent years\, she has grown significantly in the digital health space\, and created a first-of-its-kind social-emotional platform\, designed to improve human health span. \nFor more than a decade\, her work and research has been dedicated to psychological (mental) injury prevention and the discovery of innovations addressing existential isolation. Bianca is passionate about leading projects which promote ongoing research in mental injury prevention\, integration of technologies\, data analytics\, and the discovery of culturally and linguistically responsive crisis interventions. Bianca represents Nevada\, on national committees and namely the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; designated by SAMHSA\, and Steering Committee for the U.S. Department of Public Health and is a contributor to the National Strategies for Suicide Prevention in areas of Clinical Education\, Provider Standards\, and Technology. Bianca is a subject matter expert\, a curriculum developer\, and instructor in higher education with the Centers for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)\, Region 9\, housed at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nPanelists: \nDarcy Patterson\, RN\, Founder and President\, Wakeupnv \nDarcy Patterson is a dedicated registered nurse at Gentiva Hospice and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. More importantly\, she is the proud mother of two incredible children\, J.W. Patterson and Kirsten Yamaoka.In 2020\, Darcy had the opportunity to contribute to Nevada’s new awareness initiative campaign by putting a face and story to the cause\, leading to the formation of Wakeupnv. Passionate about the importance of preventing early drug use to save lives\, she was appointed to the board of Safe Launch Healthy Futures\, a vital non-profit organization. \nRecently\, Darcy has partnered with several forward-thinking non-profits that are making a positive impact in the community\, including Black Wall Street Reno\, Tu Casa Latina\, Nevada Urban Indians\, and USARehabCenters.org. She invites everyone to join the mission to prevent overdoses and save lives within the community. \nKatarina Pulver\, Health Educator II\, Office of Disease Surveillance Division of Disease Surveillance and Control \nKatarina Pulver is an experienced Health Educator with a strong background in training\, program development\, and community outreach. Currently serving as a Health Educator II at the Southern Nevada Health District\, she has played a pivotal role in organizing events like the Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit and developing critical public health initiatives\, such as the Fentanyl Test Strip Program. With a history of leadership roles in non-profit organizations\, Katarina is committed to improving public health and supporting community wellness in the Las Vegas area. \nBethany Wilkins\, Education and Advocacy Committee Chair\, Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance \nBethany Wilkins is a seasoned expert in rural harm reduction with over a decade of personal recovery and professional experience. She founded Nevada County’s first Syringe Service Program (SSP) in 2020 and has spent over ten years practicing harm reduction\, including five years in street-based outreach and public health. Starting her Masters in Public Health in 2025\, Bethany focuses on evidence-based methods to reduce the harms of substance use and improve access to care and education in underserved areas. Her work spans policy and program development\, innovative treatment models\, and community outreach. Bethany has also served as an advisor for Nevada County Public Health’s AOD department and Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board\, and she serves as Education and Advocacy Chair for Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance. Known for her dedication and advocacy\, she continues to influence policy and practice\, striving to create a more compassionate and practical approach to drug use. \nDonald Griffin\, PRSS-S\, CHW II\, Co-founder and Director\, Black Wall Street Reno \nDonald Griffin’s journey led him to the last house on Black Wall Street\, a symbolic place where he began to heal from the bumps and bruises of life. Having overcome the grip of alcohol and the scars left by addiction\, he found clarity and purpose as his mind and body healed.Three years into his sobriety\, Donald became acutely aware of the growing issues among the youth in Reno\, Nevada—rising overdoses\, homelessness\, school dropouts\, and suicides. Reflecting on the role models and influences that shaped his life\, he felt a deep sense of responsibility and fear for the future. \nSeven years later\, Donald’s efforts have resulted in the installation of over 20 Narcan boxes throughout the Reno-Sparks area to combat the opioid crisis. Under his leadership\, a youth Peer-to-Peer program has been developed and implemented in Washoe County School District. His organization also hosts suicide prevention\, “Stop the Bleed\,” and Harm Reduction classes\, and provides essential services such as a diaper bank\, food pantry\, and street outreach team. The list of their contributions continues to grow. \nAs the Co-founder and Director\, and a parent himself\, Donald is dedicated to ensuring that youth receive the education they need in self-preservation\, credit building\, vocational skills\, home economics\, leadership training\, and enjoying life while learning to become productive members of society. Above all\, his goal is to help them develop a sense of pride in themselves. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS\, PRSS-S\, and Prevention Specialists. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/listening-session-2-harm-reduction/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T163000
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Equity in Prevention: Exploring Health Equity among Rural Populations
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Southwest PTTC for an engaging learning session focused on our rural and frontier communities. Delve into the complexities of substance misuse prevention in rural and frontier communities and explore their unique characteristics\, emphasizing the intersection of health equity in substance misuse prevention. Participants will examine the status of these areas\, considering the people\, their living conditions\, and geography\, to understand what makes rural and frontier areas unique when considering health equity. Actionable steps and resources to address health equity in rural communities will be discussed. \nThis learning session will be formatted as a 45-minute presentation followed by a 45-minute facilitator-led discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a critical conversation on enhancing health equity and preventing substance misuse in rural areas. Together\, we can bridge gaps and build healthier\, more resilient communities. \nBy the end of this learning session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExamine the status of rural/frontier areas: the people\, their conditions\, and the geography\nIdentify how equity impacts the health and wellness of community members in rural/frontier areas\nDescribe what makes rural/frontier areas unique when considering equity\nIdentify what actions and resources can address equity in rural/frontier communities\n\nWho Should Participate:\nCommunity\, tribal\, jurisdiction\, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region\, including American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands\, Federated States of Micronesia\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Nevada\, Republic of Marshall Islands\, and Republic of Palau. \nCost: Free!\nQuestions?\nPlease email Pacific Southwest at (pspttc-info@casat.org) for any questions related to registration. For any other questions\, please contact Britany Wiele (bwiele@casat.org).
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/prioritizing-equity-in-prevention-exploring-health-equity-among-rural-populations/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Southwest PTTC":MAILTO:pspttc-info@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240801T080000
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SUMMARY:Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 5th annual Southern Nevada Substance Misuse and Overdose Prevention Summit is now open! The summit will be on Thursday\, August 1st from 8am to 5pm at the Cox Pavilion (4505 S Maryland Pkwy #2022\, Las Vegas\, NV 89154). Parking will be included in your registration. Registration for this event costs $25 per person\, however scholarships are available. You can apply for a scholarship here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7893644/2024-SNSMOPS-Scholarship-Application. Please note\, scholarships only cover the cost of registration and not travel. \nIt will be an amazing event with opening plenary speaker\, Sam Rivera from NY’s Overdose Prevention Site and then a showing of the film “Silence In the Streets” in the afternoon\, lots of swag\, amazing workshops\, and so much more. \nLearn more and register today using the link here: https://bit.ly/SNSMOPS2024. The flyer for this event can be downloaded below as well to share with your teams. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Katarina Pulver at Pulver@snhd.org.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/southern-nevada-substance-misuse-and-overdose-prevention-summit/
LOCATION:Cox Pavilion\, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy #2022\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89154\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T110000
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SUMMARY:Assembly Bill 156 - Pharmacists Prescribing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD): LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Assembly Bill 156 (AB156) is “an ACT relating to substance use disorders; providing for the separate accounting of certain money for the purchase of opioid antagonists; establishing the order in which a provider or program is required to prioritize persons for participation in certain publicly funded programs for the treatment of alcohol or other substance use disorders; authorizing a pharmacist to prescribe and dispense drugs for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder and perform certain assessments under certain conditions; requiring certain health plans to include coverage for such drugs and assessments; prescribing certain requirements concerning the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with an opioid use disorder; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.” \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand Assembly Bill (AB) 156 and regulations promulgated by the Nevada Board of Pharmacy\nDescribe the process in which a pharmacist obtains authorization to prescribe MOUD\n\nPresented by: Yenh Long\, Pharm.D.\, BCACP\, Nevada Board of Pharmacy \nContinuing Education Units: 1 CEU\nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/assembly-bill-156-pharmacists-prescribing-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder-moud/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
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SUMMARY:SBIRT for Health Professionals ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:Project ECHO Nevada invites you to their upcoming 6 session free series entitled SBIRT For Health Professionals ECHO Series. This will be a series of 60-minute-long teleconference sessions in which providers will have the opportunity to speak with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts in the field of SBIRT (Screening\, Brief Intervention\, and Referral to Treatment health. This ECHO will provide community health professionals with the training and support they need to manage substance use issues within women’s health settings using an SBIRT model. This program will include an expert specialist team and interdisciplinary clinicians and other health professionals. The series will include six weekly tele-ECHO clinics that include a didactic presentation\, combined with patient case presentations and mentoring. \nIf interested\, please Register Here to receive more information. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nMonday\, July 15 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #1: Program Orientation & Introduction\nMonday\, July 22 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #2: Screening\nMonday\, July 29 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmSession #3: Brief Intervention and Motivational Interviewing\nMonday\, August 5 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #4: Implementation Planning\nMonday\, August 12 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #5: Medication-Assisted Treatment\nMonday\, August 19 at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Session #6:Referral to Treatment\n\nIf interested\, please register here to receive more information\, and find additional links below including a printable flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister for ECHO Here\nSBIRT For Health Professionals S2024 Flyer\n\n\nSBIRT For Health Professionals ECHO Webpage\nSBIRT References and Resources Folder\n\n\n\n*Registrations for this program will be completed through the iECHO platform which requires an account. Upon selecting the registration link you will be directed to the iECHO webpage to setup your account or login with an existing account. When setting up your account for the first time\, please ensure you complete the information fields as accurately as possible\, including your name\, email\, credential\, organization name\, and organization address. \n*Please note that while attendance at each session is not mandatory\, our ECHO team strongly recommends that you attend the majority of sessions in order to maximize your learning and collaboration during the series. If you are unable to attend any session(s) we still encourage you to join us in the next session whenever possible* \n*Dates subject to change \nThis is a free program with CME/CEU credit available. \n\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.00 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894‐1.\nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is a provider of continuing education credit through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. This program is approved for 1.00 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists.\nThis program provides 1 CME credit towards the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners’ requirement for 2 hours of training related to screening\, brief intervention & referral to treatment (SBIRT).
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/sbirt-for-health-professionals-echo-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
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SUMMARY:Community Response and Best Practices for Opioid Antagonists: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives:  \nBy the end of this training people will know: \n\n The history of overdose prevention and opioid antagonist distribution for community members\, including available formulations of antagonists\nState of the research on opioid antagonist distribution\, utilization\, and outcome in the community\nEvidence-based practices for overdose response and opioid antagonist administration\n\nPresenters: Karla Wagner\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, University of Nevada\, Reno School of Public Health and Brandon Delise\, MPH\, Epidemiologist\, Southern Nevada Health District \nContinuing Education Units: 1 CEU\nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS and PRSS-S. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/community-response-and-best-practices-for-opioid-antagonists-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T224048Z
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SUMMARY:Good Samaritan and Drug Induced Homicide Laws in Nevada: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act of 2015 (Senate Bill 459\, Chapter 26\, Statutes of Nevada 2015 NRS 453C.120) created various provisions addressing the opiate overdose epidemic that continues to claim over 300 lives per year in Nevada. The law prevents punitive actions against health professionals and any person who administers naloxone or calls 911 to assist someone who may be overdosing on opiates. It also provides immunity to persons seeking medical treatment for an opioid overdose for themselves or someone else. \nThis presentation will discuss the Good Samaritan (NRS 453.C.150) and Drug Induced Homicide (NRS 453.333) Laws in Nevada including provisions of the laws\, immunity under these laws\, and how they compare to other state laws\, including Delaware and Rhode Island. \nLearning Objectives:\nBy the end of this presentation participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand how the Good Samaritan Law outlines immunity for certain offenses when someone provides medical assistance in the case of an overdose\nList the circumstances to qualify for immunity under the Good Samaritan Law\nKnow what the Drug Induced Homicide Law is and how it plays into the Good Samaritan Law.\n\nPresented by: Alissa C. Engler\, Chief Deputy Attorney General\, Criminal Prosecution Division\, Office of the Nevada Attorney General \nContinuing Education Units: 0.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS and PRSS-S. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/good-samaritan-and-drug-induced-homicide-laws-in-nevada/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
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SUMMARY:NOCE Listening Session: Prevention & Diversion: LIVE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This Listening Session informs how to identify substance use disorder (SUD)\, changing the conversation about opioid use disorder\, and offers insights into prevention strategies and diversion programs that play a crucial role in addressing substance use disorders. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nParticipants will develop the skills necessary to identify early signs of substance use disorder (SUD) through the application of Screening\, Brief Intervention\, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) techniques.\nAttendees will gain insights into effective communication strategies and community-based initiatives that contribute to changing public perceptions of opioid use disorder.\nParticipants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of diversion programs and the collaboration between healthcare professionals and the judicial system.\n\n \nModerator:  \nBianca D. McCall\, LMFT is a retired professional women’s basketball player. She is an international TED Speaker\, and renowned mental health researcher and expert. Bianca is a licensed clinical therapist\, with 25 years in Behavioral Health\, and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO. In recent years\, she has grown significantly in the digital health space\, and created a first-of-its-kind social-emotional platform\, designed to improve human healthspan. \nFor more than a decade\, her work and research has been dedicated to psychological (mental) injury prevention and the discovery of innovations addressing existential isolation. Bianca is passionate about leading projects which promote ongoing research in mental injury prevention\, integration of technologies\, data analytics\, and the discovery of culturally and linguistically responsive crisis interventions. Bianca represents Nevada\, on national committees and namely the Suicide Prevention Resource Center; designated by SAMHSA\, and Steering Committee for the U.S. Department of Public Health and is a contributor to the National Strategies for Suicide Prevention in areas of Clinical Education\, Provider Standards\, and Technology. Bianca is a subject matter expert\, a curriculum developer\, and instructor in higher education with the Centers for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)\, Region 9\, housed at the University of Nevada\, Reno.  \nPanelists: \nAngel Lash\, LADC\, CPC-Intern\, Coordinator\, Nevada 8th Judicial District Court \nAngel Lash is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Intern in the state of Nevada. Angel has worked in the substance abuse and behavioral health field for over a decade. She currently works under the 8th District Court umbrella as a Specialty Court Specialty coordinating care Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health Addiction Diversion Program (LIMA Diversion Program) a partnership between LVMPD and the 8th Judicial District Court Program. The LIMA Diversion Program provides a voluntary pathway to recovery for individuals suffering from substance abuse issues\, homelessness\, and/or mental health issues. The LIMA Diversion Program helps move individuals away from the justice system without entering and works to address the individuals\, addiction\, and mental health challenges by connecting them to community partners to address their layers of needs. Angel and the LIMA Diversion Program has received acknowledgements from the community. In 2021 Angel Lash received an award from a local non-profit as a Community Shining Star and LVMPD Behavioral Health Unit recognized Angel’s exceptional dedication to the success of the LIMA Program. In 2022\, Angel and the LIMA Program were nominated for The Is No Hero in Heroin’s community awards for several categories including\, Hero of the Year\, Boots on the Ground\, and Crushing Stigma & Silos\, and Angel won TINHIH’s Boots on the Ground Award. The LIMA Diversion Program was nominated again the following year in 2023 for the Crushing Stigma and Silos Award. In 2023\, Angel Lash won Public Health Leader of the Year by Nevada’s Public Health Association. \nChristina Boyd\, LSCSW\, LCAC\, Associate Professor of Practice\, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare \nChristina is an Associate Professor of Practice for the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and is the Workforce Development Coordinator\, for the Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration. She is a master trainer for the ATTC network and serves as a content expert on prevention with the Opioid Response Network State Targeted Response. Christina has worked in several behavioral health settings in rural areas of the country over the last 27 years. She has participated in numerous grant projects focused on integration of behavioral health and prevention of substance use disorders. She works towards improving the delivery of integrated services in our systems of care. She resides in western Kansas and is passionate about the equity of health resources in rural areas as she continues to pursue her mission of helping people find their happy. \nJillian Anderson\, MA\, MFT\, LADC\, PMH-C\, Perinatal Mental Health Program Coordinator\, Quest Counseling \n  \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. It is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for PRSS and PRSS-S. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/listening-session-prevention-diversion/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence":MAILTO:noce@casat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T171117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T171117Z
UID:13148-1717574400-1717578000@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Project ECHO Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:This clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T170555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170555Z
UID:13141-1716984000-1716987600@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Stimulant Use Disorder ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:This program aims to support healthcare and mental health providers\, staff\, and administrators with stimulant use disorder patient care. Sessions will be facilitated with a team from Northern Nevada HOPES and will provide a forum to discuss patient cases\, address questions/concerns and collaborate regarding stimulant use disorder therapy. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nSession #1: Orientation to Stimulant Use Disorder\nSession #2: Neurobiology of Stimulant Use Disorders\nSession #3: Medications Used in Stimulant Disorders\nSession #4: Resources in Nevada\nSession #5: Special Populations – How to Have the Conversation\nSession #6: Flex Topic (to be determined by audience)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/stimulant-use-disorder-echo-series-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T170500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170500Z
UID:13139-1716379200-1716382800@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Stimulant Use Disorder ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:This program aims to support healthcare and mental health providers\, staff\, and administrators with stimulant use disorder patient care. Sessions will be facilitated with a team from Northern Nevada HOPES and will provide a forum to discuss patient cases\, address questions/concerns and collaborate regarding stimulant use disorder therapy. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nSession #1: Orientation to Stimulant Use Disorder\nSession #2: Neurobiology of Stimulant Use Disorders\nSession #3: Medications Used in Stimulant Disorders\nSession #4: Resources in Nevada\nSession #5: Special Populations – How to Have the Conversation\nSession #6: Flex Topic (to be determined by audience)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/stimulant-use-disorder-echo-series-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T170307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170307Z
UID:13136-1715760000-1715792400@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Stimulant Use Disorder ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:This program aims to support healthcare and mental health providers\, staff\, and administrators with stimulant use disorder patient care. Sessions will be facilitated with a team from Northern Nevada HOPES and will provide a forum to discuss patient cases\, address questions/concerns and collaborate regarding stimulant use disorder therapy. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nSession #1: Orientation to Stimulant Use Disorder\nSession #2: Neurobiology of Stimulant Use Disorders\nSession #3: Medications Used in Stimulant Disorders\nSession #4: Resources in Nevada\nSession #5: Special Populations – How to Have the Conversation\nSession #6: Flex Topic (to be determined by audience)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/stimulant-use-disorder-echo-series-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T171029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T171029Z
UID:13146-1715760000-1715763600@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Project ECHO Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:This clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T170216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170216Z
UID:13134-1715155200-1715187600@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Stimulant Use Disorder ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:This program aims to support healthcare and mental health providers\, staff\, and administrators with stimulant use disorder patient care. Sessions will be facilitated with a team from Northern Nevada HOPES and will provide a forum to discuss patient cases\, address questions/concerns and collaborate regarding stimulant use disorder therapy. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nSession #1: Orientation to Stimulant Use Disorder\nSession #2: Neurobiology of Stimulant Use Disorders\nSession #3: Medications Used in Stimulant Disorders\nSession #4: Resources in Nevada\nSession #5: Special Populations – How to Have the Conversation\nSession #6: Flex Topic (to be determined by audience)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/stimulant-use-disorder-echo-series-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170132Z
UID:13132-1714564800-1714568400@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Stimulant Use Disorder ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:This program aims to support healthcare and mental health providers\, staff\, and administrators with stimulant use disorder patient care. Sessions will be facilitated with a team from Northern Nevada HOPES and will provide a forum to discuss patient cases\, address questions/concerns and collaborate regarding stimulant use disorder therapy. \nSeries Schedule/Topics: \n\nSession #1: Orientation to Stimulant Use Disorder\nSession #2: Neurobiology of Stimulant Use Disorders\nSession #3: Medications Used in Stimulant Disorders\nSession #4: Resources in Nevada\nSession #5: Special Populations – How to Have the Conversation\nSession #6: Flex Topic (to be determined by audience)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/stimulant-use-disorder-echo-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101939
CREATED:20240424T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170901Z
UID:13144-1714550400-1714554000@nvopioidcoe.org
SUMMARY:Project ECHO Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:This clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Project ECHO Nevada":MAILTO:projectecho@med.unr.edu
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