ACEP Qual-ED

Insights from E-QUAL Opioid and Alcohol use Disorder Initiative

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kathryn Hawk and Dr. Scott Weiner, emergency physicians and co-founder of the E-QUAL Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder Initiative. Listen in as they discuss the improvement of emergency care for substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder, and the importance of evidence-based treatment and qualitative research. Learn more about E-QUAL here: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ Do you have feedback on today's episode or want to reach out to the team? Email us at equal@acep.org

Xylazine-related Wound Care in the ED

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Matt Salzman, an emergency physician, board certified in EM, Medical Toxicology, and Addiction Medicine. We will explore the emergence of xylaxine in the US illicit drug supply and its impact on fentanyl use and withdrawal symptoms. Learn more about E-QUAL here: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ Do you have feedback on today's episode or want to reach out to the team? Email us at equal@acep.org

Adapting California Bridge for Pediatric OUD

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alan Nager director of emergency medicine at Children's hospital, and Dr. Ba'Gah, a pediatrician and pediatric psychiatrist at Children's in Orange County. Drs. Alan Nager and Ba'Gah discuss their experiences implementing the California Bridge program for treating opioid use disorder in pediatric populations. Learn more about E-QUAL here: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ Do you have feedback on today's episode or want to reach out to the team? Email us at equal@acep.org

Motivational Interviewing

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Rollnick, a clinical psychologist and Honorary Distinguished Professor in the School of Medicine, Cardiff, UK. He is also the co-founder of motivational interviewing. Please join us as we discuss the application of motivational interviewing in the U.S. healthcare system, the importance of respecting patient autonomy, and the benefits of this approach for both the patient and the practitioner. Learn more about E-QUAL here: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ Do you have feedback on today's episode or want to reach out to the team? Email us at equal@acep.org

OUD Treatment in Children and Adolescents

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Deepa Camenga and Dr. Chris Buresh. Dr. Camenga is a pediatric addiction specialist at Yale and lead investigator of a new project an E-QUAL that is focused on treating opioid use disorder in kids and adolescents. Dr. Chris Buresh is board certified in both pediatric and emergency medicine and is currently at University of Washington in Seattle. Listen in as Drs. Camenga and Buresh emphasize the importance of early intervention and treatment for OUD in young people, highlighting the potential for significant positive change in their lives. Learn more about E-QUAL here: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ Do you have feedback on today's episode or want to reach out to the team? Email us at equal@acep.org