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1 Opioid Outreach & Community Education September 28, 2012 The Opiate Epidemic Across the Lifespan: Impact & Interventions

2 Northern Ohio Poison Center Poison Help Hotline 1-800-222-1222 is a 24/7 number to call in case of suspected poisonous exposures anywhere throughout the U.S. Poison Help Hotline 1-800-222-1222 is a 24/7 number to call in case of suspected poisonous exposures anywhere throughout the U.S. Specialized toxicologists, nurses or pharmacists will answer the call Specialized toxicologists, nurses or pharmacists will answer the call 70% of poisonous exposures can be handled at home by calling the poison center, which cuts down on emergency room costs 70% of poisonous exposures can be handled at home by calling the poison center, which cuts down on emergency room costs Background Information

3 Northern Ohio Poison Center One of 57 poison centers accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers in the Nation One of 57 poison centers accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers in the Nation One of 3 in Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati) One of 3 in Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati) Covers 24 counties and approximately a 3.5 million population throughout the Northern Ohio region Covers 24 counties and approximately a 3.5 million population throughout the Northern Ohio region Background Information

4 Northern Ohio Poison Center Total Incoming Calls: 56,065 Total Incoming Calls: 56,065 Percentage of Human Exposure Calls: 39% (21,790) Percentage of Human Exposure Calls: 39% (21,790) Percentage of Information Calls: 61% (34,275) Percentage of Information Calls: 61% (34,275) (Includes pill identifications) (Includes pill identifications) Percentage of human exposure calls managed without visiting an emergency department, urgent care or physician office: 73% (15,965) Percentage of human exposure calls managed without visiting an emergency department, urgent care or physician office: 73% (15,965) Total Follow-up Calls: 27,250 Total Follow-up Calls: 27,250 Average savings in public health delivery costs provided by poison centers: $7-$9 for every $1 spent for a poison center Average savings in public health delivery costs provided by poison centers: $7-$9 for every $1 spent for a poison center 2011 Statistics

5 Northern Ohio Poison Center Total Literature Distribution: 147,731 Total Literature Distribution: 147,731 Total Population Contacts: 7,082 Total Population Contacts: 7,082 Cuyahoga Literature Distribution: 61,398 Cuyahoga Literature Distribution: 61,398 Cuyahoga Population Contacts: 5,815 Cuyahoga Population Contacts: 5,815 2011 Statistics

6 Northern Ohio Poison Center Greater Cleveland Safe Kids Coalition Greater Cleveland Safe Kids Coalition Cuyahoga County Safe Communities Coalition Cuyahoga County Safe Communities Coalition Northeastern Ohio Fire Prevention Association Northeastern Ohio Fire Prevention Association The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University Cuyahoga County Health Care Council Cuyahoga County Health Care Council Neighborhood Family Practice Neighborhood Family Practice Health Fairs/Community Events Health Fairs/Community Events Elementary, Middle & High Schools Elementary, Middle & High Schools Workplace Organizations Workplace Organizations Community Awareness Presentations

7 Northern Ohio Poison Center The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy – Generation Rx Program The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy – Generation Rx Program A comprehensive CD toolkit which contains slide presentations, brochures, posters, and flyers for teachers and public health educators. www.pharmacy.osu.edu/outreach/generation-rx/ Jeopardy Game Jeopardy Game Slideshow game where 32 participants can answer prescription drug related questions through a remote clicker device. Questions can be tailored to any audience. The Partnership at Drugfree.Org – Time to Act The Partnership at Drugfree.Org – Time to Act A toolkit to empower guardians on how to address suspected and active teen substance abuse. The kit provides a PowerPoint presentation and videos with tips on how to start the conversation about substance abuse and steps towards getting teens back on a drug-free track. http://timetoact.drugfree.org/ the.Medic/the.News/PBS – Prescription Drug Abuse the.Medic/the.News/PBS – Prescription Drug Abuse Curriculum complete with videos of student testimonials of addiction and lesson plans for further classroom discussion. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/themedic/ Classroom/Workplace Presentations

8 Northern Ohio Poison Center Classroom/Workplace Presentations The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360 The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360 (Police and Community Together) A comprehensive CD toolkit with youth and community facilitator guides, networking guides for involving local law enforcement, and how to obtain local and state substance abuse resources. www.pact360.org The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy Athletic sports toolkit for students, parents and coaches which highlights the dangers of substance abuse through slide presentations, MLB endorsed videos and fact sheets. http://playhealthy.drugfree.org/ Candy vs. Medicine Identifying Game Candy vs. Medicine Identifying Game Participants must determine whether flash card pictures are of candy pieces and medicine pills.

9 Northern Ohio Poison Center Jeopardy Game Slideshow game where 32 participants can answer prescription drug related questions through a remote clicker device. Questions can be tailored to any audience. Classroom/Workplace Presentations Reinforces previous classroom discussion Answer questions confidentially Interactive Materials needed by agency: Projector Screen

10 Northern Ohio Poison Center The Partnership at Drugfree.Org – Time to Act A toolkit to empower guardians on how to address suspected and active teen substance abuse. The kit provides a PowerPoint presentation and videos with tips on how to start the conversation about substance abuse and steps towards getting teens back on a drug-free track. Classroom/Workplace Presentations Two Educational Tracks for Parents http://timetoact.drugfree.org/ I Think My Child Is Using 1. First Step: Ask 2. Look for Signs 3. Learn Risk Factors 4. Why Teens Use 5. Need to Know I Know My Child Is Using 1. Get Focused 2. Start Talking 3. Set Limits 4. Monitor 5. Get Outside Help

11 Northern Ohio Poison Center the.Medic/the.News/PBS – Prescription Drug Abuse Curriculum complete with five videos of student testimonials of addiction and lesson plans for further classroom discussion. Classroom/Workplace Presentations http://www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/themedic/ Five Videos Related to Pain Medication 1.Myth Busting 1.Myth Busting – It Could Happen to You 2.Science of Addiction 2.Science of Addiction - The Physical Affects 3.Changes for Life 3.Changes for Life – Personal Setbacks 4.Media Literacy 4.Media Literacy – Prescription Drug Abuse in the Media 5.What Parents Should Know Transcripts of the videos are also available online.

12 Northern Ohio Poison Center The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360 (Police and Community Together) A comprehensive CD toolkit with youth and community facilitator guides, networking guides for involving local law enforcement, and how to obtain local and state substance abuse resources. Classroom/Workplace Presentations Community Educators Guides and training materials for community involvement Fact sheets specific to Ohio students and recovery services www.pact360.org Pact360 Programs Parents360 Meth360 Parents360 Rx Padres360 Youth360 Latino360

13 Northern Ohio Poison Center The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy Athletic sports toolkit for students, parents and coaches which highlights the dangers of substance abuse through slide presentations, MLB endorsed videos and fact sheets. Classroom/Workplace Presentations Facts Vs. Myths Sheet Steroids Stimulants Human Growth Hormones Energy Drinks Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Supplements Performance Enhancing Supplements Nutritional & Dietary Supplements Schedule III Drugs under Federal Classification http://playhealthy.drugfree.org/

14 Northern Ohio Poison Center Contact Info: Nikesha.Yarbrough@uhhospitals.org 216-983-1119 or 1-800-222-1222 Time Frame: Minimum of 45 minutes Classroom Size: 30 to 45 students per presentation (Multiple classrooms within a school can receive the presentation throughout the day, but on a classroom to classroom basis.) Scheduling Presentations Information Please Provide: Person of contact with direct contact phone number Person of contact with direct contact phone number Name and address of school Name and address of school Requested date & time Requested date & time Number of participants Number of participants Schedule of classroom presentations with teacher names, classroom numbers and start time for each classroom Schedule of classroom presentations with teacher names, classroom numbers and start time for each classroom

15 Northern Ohio Poison Center Informational Packets for the following: Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Events County Health Departments County Health Departments First Responders First Responders College/University Campus Facilities College/University Campus Facilities College Orientation Packets College Orientation Packets Drug Store Pharmacies Drug Store Pharmacies Nursing Students Nursing Students Realtor Agencies Realtor Agencies Community Awareness Projects

16 Northern Ohio Poison Center Poison Helpline Materials Magnets Magnets Phone Stickers Phone Stickers Keychain Cards Keychain Cards Wallet Cards Wallet Cards Brochures Brochures Handouts Handouts Videos Videos Distribution Materials Toolkits Ohio State University School of Pharmacy Generation Rx Ohio State University School of Pharmacy Generation Rx The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360 The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Pact360 The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Play Healthy The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Time to Act The Partnership at Drugfree.Org - Time to Act Contact Info: Nikesha.Yarbrough@uhhospitals.org 216-983-1119 or 1-800-222-1222


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