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MHOA Opioid Toolkit

WEBWelcome to Essential Measures A Local Public Health Toolkit for Addressing the Opioid Epidemic. Massachusetts Health Officers Association 2022. Please fill out the form on …

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ES 2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health hazards and root

WEBWhat’s Involved. Identify the factors that both contribute to and protect against the opioid misuse problems in your community, including “upstream” factors like the social …

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Resources MHOA Opioid Toolkit

WEBAssessing Community Needs and Resources (Community Toolbox, University of Kansas); Provides guidance for conducting assessments of community needs and resources. …

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Section III: 10 Essential Public Health Services

WEBThis section of the toolkit is organized around the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 10 Essential Public Health Services.This framework describes the public …

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About MHOA Opioid Toolkit

WEBOpioid addiction and opioid-related deaths remain a critical public health problem in the Commonwealth, with total deaths in 2020 reaching a record high, and Black and Latinx …

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Evidence-Based Opioid Prevention Examples

WEBHarm Reduction. Harm reduction programs provide essential health information and services while respecting individual dignity and autonomy. For individuals who use …

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ES 7. Enable equitable access

WEBKey Considerations. Health and racial equity are not synonymous. Racial equity means being aware of and considering past and current inequities, and providing all …

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WEB6 • Other synthetic opioids include fentanyl and tramadol.Like commonly prescribed opioids, these opioids offer health benefits but also pose health risks. • Heroin is an illegal …

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ES 1. Assess and monitor population health

WEBAssessment in Action: Using PMP Data to Inform Prevention Efforts. To inform its strategic plan for preventing prescription drug misuse (also known as SPF-Rx), the …

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ES 5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans, and laws

WEBWhat’s Involved. Develop and champion policies, plans, and laws that guide the practice of public health.; Examine and improve existing policies, plans, and laws to correct …

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ES 6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions

WEBWhat’s Involved. Ensure that relevant laws are equitably applied to protect the public’s health.; Assess enforcement efforts already in place and determine their efficacy.; …

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ES 3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate

WEBWhat’s Involved. Develop and disseminate health education and promotion activities that reflect the culture, preferred language, and background of the populations they are …

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Section IV: Putting It All Together

WEBIntroduction. The Drug Addiction and Recovery Team (DART) is a program created to reduce overdose deaths and risks related to any substance of use by supporting people, …

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ES 4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and …

WEBWhy This Is Important. Developing collaborations across diverse community partners helps to ensure that the community resources needed to support prevention efforts are …

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ES 9. Improve and innovate through evaluation, research, and …

WEBEvaluation in Action: New Bedford Health Department. When the City of New Bedford Health Department was awarded a 2019 grant of more than $1.8 million from the …

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ES 8. Build a diverse and skilled workforce

WEBWhat’s Involved. Actively market new staff positions to ensure that the public health workforce reflects your focus population(s).; Provide ongoing professional development …

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ES 10. Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for

WEBWhat’s Involved. Convene a diverse team dedicated to infrastructure development and sustainability planning.; Maintain data sources to ensure ongoing access to timely and …

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