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Topic: Legal & Ethical

Advocating for Change: How to Influence Opioid Policy in Your Community

Local policies play a critical role in shaping how communities respond to the opioid crisis. This video will focus on the policy-making process and empower attendees with practical strategies to influence opioid-related decisions in their own communities. From expanding access to treatment and prevention services to securing funding and changing local laws, participants will learn how to engage decision-makers, build coalitions, and drive meaningful change.

Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis

This is the third session in a comprehensive 4-part series that is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series is intended to provide participants with data, tools, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery supports across the lifespan.

Privacy and Confidentiality in Opioid Treatment

This online video will provide a comprehensive review of privacy and confidentiality laws relevant to opioid treatment providers. The session will cover federal and Nevada regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, with a focus on practical applications and compliance challenges. The presentation will also explore emerging issues related to artificial intelligence and telehealth in opioid treatment settings. Participants will gain a clear understanding of confidentiality requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices for protecting patient privacy.

Good Samaritan Law & Drug Induced Homicide Laws in Nevada

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.