Audience will have a better overall understanding of how to care for residents with substance use issues. They will be educated on the statistics associated with SUD in and outside of the nursing home population. They will learn how to recognize the physical, psychological, and behavioral signs of SUD. We will discuss screening and screening tools for assessment of SUD. We will discuss the myths associated with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for SUD. We will discuss Alcohol Use Disorder in residents and medications used to treat it. We will introduce a trauma-informed approach to care for residents with SUD. Lastly, we will discuss implementing SUD treatment and support for residents with SUD. .
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will report a knowledge gain of the best practices for caring with residents with substance use disorders.
Learner Objectives:
- Review statistics of SUD in nursing facility residents
- Examine risk factors associated with SUD in nursing facility residents
- Discuss best practices for residents with SUD
- Identify treatment options for residents with SUD