Presenters
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Stephen Kavalkovich
Network Compliance, The Mental Health News Radio Network
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Thomas Stauffer M.D.
, Emergency Medicine
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Scott McConnell
Vice President, OnCourse Learning
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Blake Ingram
Senior Vice President , OnCourse Learning Healthcare
The Opioid Crisis – The Hidden Impact on Patients and Providers
About This Webinar
Each day, the news about the opioid crisis worsens. You know, you live it—more emergency calls, more addiction … and a draining emotional toll. The hidden impact runs deep, both for patients who need your help and the compassion fatigue that can strike healthcare providers.
This insightful webinar takes an in-depth look at that hidden impact, discussing the debates about handling patient care but also a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening to EMTs, ambulance and healthcare organizations, and our communities. You’ll discover leading edge practices to implement in your companies, important self-care techniques and hope for the future.
Watch this webinar to learn:
- The scope of the problem that today’s communities face
- Treatment responses—what’s working, what’s not and what’s new in approaches to care
- The impact on first responders and emergency rooms—stretched resources, increased costs and compassion fatigue
- What the future holds—predictions about the 5-year impact, the evolution of treatment and the need for a larger discussion about mental health