Transcript Opioid Outreach & Community Education

Opioid Outreach
&
Community Education
September 28, 2012
The Opiate Epidemic Across the Lifespan: Impact & Interventions
Northern Ohio Poison Center
Background Information
Poison Help Hotline 1-800-222-1222 is a
24/7 number to call in case of suspected
poisonous exposures anywhere throughout the
U.S.
 Specialized toxicologists, nurses or pharmacists
will answer the call
 70% of poisonous exposures can be handled at
home by calling the poison center, which cuts
down on emergency room costs
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Northern Ohio Poison Center
Background Information
One of 57 poison centers accredited by
the American Association of Poison Control
Centers in the Nation
 One of 3 in Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus,
Cincinnati)
 Covers 24 counties and approximately a
3.5 million population throughout the
Northern Ohio region
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Northern Ohio Poison Center
2011 Statistics
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Total Incoming Calls: 56,065
Percentage of Human Exposure Calls: 39% (21,790)
Percentage of Information Calls: 61% (34,275)
(Includes pill identifications)
Percentage of human exposure calls managed without
visiting an emergency department, urgent care or
physician office: 73% (15,965)
 Total Follow-up Calls: 27,250
 Average savings in public health delivery costs
provided by poison centers: $7-$9 for every $1
spent for a poison center
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Northern Ohio Poison Center
2011 Statistics
Total Literature Distribution: 147,731
 Total Population Contacts: 7,082
 Cuyahoga Literature Distribution: 61,398
 Cuyahoga Population Contacts: 5,815
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Northern Ohio Poison Center
Community Awareness Presentations
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Greater Cleveland Safe Kids Coalition
Cuyahoga County Safe Communities Coalition
Northeastern Ohio Fire Prevention Association
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University
Cuyahoga County Health Care Council
Neighborhood Family Practice
Health Fairs/Community Events
Elementary, Middle & High Schools
Workplace Organizations
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
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The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy – Generation Rx Program
A comprehensive CD toolkit which contains slide presentations, brochures,
posters, and flyers for teachers and public health educators.
www.pharmacy.osu.edu/outreach/generation-rx/
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Jeopardy Game
Slideshow game where 32 participants can answer prescription drug related
questions through a remote clicker device. Questions can be tailored to any
audience.
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The Partnership at Drugfree.Org – Time to Act
A toolkit to empower guardians on how to address suspected and active teen
substance abuse. The kit provides a PowerPoint presentation and videos with
tips on how to start the conversation about substance abuse and steps
towards getting teens back on a drug-free track.
http://timetoact.drugfree.org/
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the.Medic/the.News/PBS – Prescription Drug Abuse
Curriculum complete with videos of student testimonials of addiction and
lesson plans for further classroom discussion.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/themedic/
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
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The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360
(Police and Community Together)
A comprehensive CD toolkit with youth and community facilitator guides,
networking guides for involving local law enforcement, and how to obtain
local and state substance abuse resources.
www.pact360.org
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The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy
Athletic sports toolkit for students, parents and coaches which highlights the
dangers of substance abuse through slide presentations, MLB endorsed
videos and fact sheets.
http://playhealthy.drugfree.org/
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Candy vs. Medicine Identifying Game
Participants must determine whether flash card pictures are of candy pieces
and medicine pills.
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
Jeopardy Game
Slideshow game where 32 participants can answer prescription drug
related questions through a remote clicker device. Questions can be
tailored to any audience.
• Reinforces previous classroom discussion
• Answer questions confidentially
• Interactive
Materials needed by agency:
Projector Screen
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
The Partnership at Drugfree.Org – Time to Act
A toolkit to empower guardians on how to address suspected and active teen
substance abuse. The kit provides a PowerPoint presentation and videos with
tips on how to start the conversation about substance abuse and steps
towards getting teens back on a drug-free track.
Two Educational Tracks for Parents
I Think My Child Is Using
I Know My Child Is Using
1. First Step: Ask
1. Get Focused
2. Look for Signs
2. Start Talking
3. Learn Risk Factors
3. Set Limits
4. Why Teens Use
4. Monitor
5. Need to Know
5. Get Outside Help
http://timetoact.drugfree.org/
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
the.Medic/the.News/PBS – Prescription Drug Abuse
Curriculum complete with five videos of student
testimonials of addiction and lesson plans for further
classroom discussion.
Five Videos Related to Pain Medication
1. Myth Busting
– It Could Happen to You
2. Science of Addiction 3. Changes for Life
4. Media Literacy
The Physical Affects
– Personal Setbacks
– Prescription Drug Abuse in the Media
5. What Parents Should Know
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/themedic/
Transcripts of the videos are also available online.
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360
(Police and Community Together)
A comprehensive CD toolkit with youth and community facilitator guides,
networking guides for involving local law enforcement, and how to obtain
local and state substance abuse resources.
Community Educators
• Guides and training materials for community
involvement
• Fact sheets specific to Ohio students and
recovery services
Pact360 Programs
• Parents360
Meth360
• Parents360 Rx
Padres360
• Youth360
Latino360
www.pact360.org
Northern OhioClassroom/Workplace
Poison Center
Presentations
The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy
Athletic sports toolkit for students, parents and coaches
which highlights the dangers of substance abuse through
slide presentations, MLB endorsed videos and fact sheets.
Facts Vs. Myths Sheet
• Steroids
• Stimulants
• Human Growth Hormones
• Energy Drinks
• Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Supplements
• Performance Enhancing Supplements
• Nutritional & Dietary Supplements
• Schedule III Drugs under Federal Classification
http://playhealthy.drugfree.org/
Northern OhioScheduling
Poison
Center
Presentations Information
Contact Info:
[email protected]
216-983-1119 or 1-800-222-1222
Time Frame:
Minimum of 45 minutes
Classroom Size:
30 to 45 students per presentation
(Multiple classrooms within a school can receive the presentation throughout the day, but on a classroom to classroom basis.)
Please Provide:
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Person of contact with direct contact phone number
Name and address of school
Requested date & time
Number of participants
Schedule of classroom presentations with teacher names, classroom
numbers and start time for each classroom
Northern Ohio Poison Center
Community Awareness Projects
Informational Packets for the following:
 Drug Enforcement Administration
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events
 County Health Departments
 First Responders
 College/University Campus Facilities
 College Orientation Packets
 Drug Store Pharmacies
 Nursing Students
 Realtor Agencies
Northern Ohio Poison Center
Distribution Materials
Toolkits
 Ohio State University School of Pharmacy
Generation Rx
 The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360
 The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy
 The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Time to Act
Poison Helpline Materials
 Magnets
 Phone Stickers
 Keychain Cards
 Wallet Cards
 Brochures
 Handouts
 Videos
Contact Info:
[email protected]
216-983-1119 or 1-800-222-1222