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Opioid Stewardship in the Indian Health Service

Training Opportunities

HHS 5-Point Strategy to Combat the Opioid Crisis

The IHS is committed to providing access to relevant training opportunities and resources related to substance use and addiction. Improving care for pain and substance use disorder (SUD) begins with equipping health care professionals with necessary knowledge, guidance, and tools. In order to put the HHS 5-Point Strategy to Combat the Opioid Crisis Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  into practice, the IHS supports increasing the capacity of health care professionals and systems of care. Encouraging national and regional care teams to share information and best practices builds a learning culture, breaks down silos, and supports innovation.

In order to provide Mandatory Privacy Training, IHS has developed a new, self-led web-based training program related to the privacy and confidentiality restrictions that apply to substance use disorder treatment records. This program includes HIPAA Privacy and Security, Privacy Act Basics, and 42 CFR Part 2 Confidentiality modules. The Indian Health Manual also includes a statement on controlled substance prescriber training requirements, but other training may also be needed for state licensure. Discover additional training and resources.

Education Outreach Program (EOP)

IHS EOP Infographic

EOP Pain Management Campaign

New evidence-based pain management clinician guide, pocket-references (including opioid de-prescribing), fact sheets, and patient education are now available.

EOP Pain Management Provider-focused Resources

EOP Pain Management Patient-focused Resources

IHS Pain and Opioid Use Webinar Series

The Pain and Opioid Use Disorder Webinar Series is one of many ways the HOPE Committee offers provider support on pain management and opioid use disorder. The webinar series offers a space for healthcare providers to learn and build ideas for local facilities. The series highlights model IHS programs and collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts to deliver discussions on a wide array of related topics. CEU credits are available for the following professions through live webinar attendance: Medicine, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Nursing, and Pharmacy.

Archived IHS Pain and Opioid Use Webinar Series Trainings

Previous webinar recordings (via ZOOM) are linked below:

Supporting AI/AN People Facing Serious Illness Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – "Pain Management Strategies in Hospice and Palliative Care" (11/6/2024)

Advancing Opioid Stewardship Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – "Leveraging Local Strategies to Save Lives" (8/5/2024)

TAPS and CAGE-AID Screening Tools Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – "Overview of New TAPS and CAGE-AID Screening Tools for Substance Use" (3/26/2024)

Treating OUD in the Hospital Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – "Clinical Pearls for Treating Hospitalized Patients with Opioid Use Disorder" (10/19/2023)

Cannabis and Cannabinoids II Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – "A Review of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Part II" (7/23/2023)

Cannabis and Cannabinoids I Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – "A Review of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Part I" (7/19/2023)

Preventing Overdose Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov - "Preventing Overdose in Adolescents" (10/25/2022)

Do you have an idea for a webinar topic or want to share your current practices? Email Tincy Maroor, our webinar coordinator.