Die District of Columbia Hospital Association arbeitet daran, Krankenhäuser und Gesundheitssysteme im Distrikt voranzubringen, indem sie Richtlinien und Initiativen fördert, die unser Versorgungssystem stärken.

DCHA Podcasts

 

The Evolution of AI and Cybersecurity Risk in Health Care and How to Reduce It

This podcast features Gerry Blass, President & CEO of ComplyAssistant, (DCHA Associate Member) discuss the current cybersecurity landscape and how hospitals can safeguard themselves from risk.

Opioid Response Podcasts

 

Opioid Response Podcast Host Introduction & Disclaimers

Our Opioid Response Podcast host is Dr. Laura Haselden, an emergency medicine physician in the DC and Baltimore areas.

All About the X-Waiver: Buprenorphine Dosing

Discusses the X-waiver, which is needed to prescribe medication for opioid use disorder treatment.


Buprenorphine: Background, Safety & Considerations for Clinical Decisions

Focuses on buprenorphine as a form of MOUD that is most accessible from the ED, with details on basic pharmacology, safety, buprenorphine with naloxone, and other background to support clinical decision making for patients.


Understanding Precipitated Withdrawal

Focuses on understanding participate withdrawal and patient considerations when prescribing buprenorphine.


 

ED Buprenorphine – When to Bupe (COWS Score)

Discusses when to administer buprenorphine in the ED according to a patients Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) score.


ED Buprenorphine Loading Dose

Discusses when to administer buprenorphine in the ED according to a patients Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) score.


Clinical Precipitated Withdrawal

This podcast takes a deeper dive on precipitated withdrawal.


Clinical Management of Precipitated Withdrawal

This podcast takes a deeper dive on precipitated withdrawal.


 

Discharge Prescription After ED Initiation

A deep dive of precipitated withdrawal.


Diversion

Discusses use of diverted buprenorphine.


Home Start Protocols - Why/Philosophy

This podcast discusses buprenorphine home starts.


Home Start Protocols - Wait Until You Feel Bad

This podcast discusses buprenorphine home starts.


Home Start Protocols - Building Out Your Workflow

Buprenorphine home starts and developing a workflow.


 

Introduction to the Literature Review and Background of Peer Services

This podcast introduces the literature, evidence, and training on the use of peer support and counseling, and shares perspective and recommendations.


Peer Recovery Coach vs. Outreach Coach: The Peer’s Role and Training and Skills

This podcast introduces a peer recovery and outreach coach in the District of Columbia, and discusses the difference between a peer recovery coach and outreach coach.

The Invaluable Perspective and Expertise as a Peer Recovery Coach with Lived Experience

This podcast discusses patient encounters and approaches to patient care, including methods of patient motivation, patient hesitancy to take Suboxone, and the importance of a peer network.

Prescribing Buprenorphine in the ED: Effective Strategies for Physicians

This podcast provides information on which patients would benefit from buprenorphine in the ED, how to use peer recovery coaches and preparing for next steps for patients after they received buprenorphine.


Webinars

 

Enhancing Patient Communication & Care Quality

Learn how to communicate confidently and professionally about uncomfortable and traumatic health situations that will help cultivate trusting relationships. Learn to provide information and answer questions about traumatic birth experiences. The webinar addresses how to normalize, validate, and refer clients to maternal mental health support services.

Food as Medicine: A Whole Health Strategy

Food as Medicine transcends traditional nutrition approaches by recognizing the inherent power of what we consume to influence and enhance our total well-being. Listen to the recording from Food as Medicine Program Director Dr. Kofi Essel, Elevance Health, and the Healthy Hospital Initiative delve into Food as Medicine in health care settings; strategies to seamlessly incorporate within complex health systems; and learn real-world examples within the region.

The Importance of Coding and Reporting Social Determinants of Health

Learn how to collect, document, report, and increase use of SDOH data codes within hospitals to more effectively address social needs among patients in the District.

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