Breaking Down Barriers: Managing Opioid Use Disorder Medication-Assisted Therapy After DATA-Waiver Removal

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Live via Zoom
Up until January 12th, 2023, most providers were not allowed to manage medication-assisted therapy (MAT) without additional training and a Data Waiver granted by the state; therefore, many providers and pharmacists are not familiar with or do not have experience with the practice of prescribing MAT.

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Timing is Everything: Synchronizing Paralysis and Sedation in Rapid Sequence Intubation

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Live via Zoom
The practice gap that has been identified is the extended time to post-intubation sedation following rapid sequence intubation. This is due primarly to differences among the pharmacokinetic parameters of commonly used induction agents and NMBAs leading to the potential for patients to experience wakeful paralysis.

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Adjusting the Dose: Medication Dosing Challenges and Strategies Following Bariatric Surgery

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Live via Zoom
Many healthcare providers, including pharmacists, may not be fully aware of the nuanced effects of bariatric surgery on medication therapy. This activity provides an opportunity to bridge gaps in knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

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