The day will be focused on collaboration, innovation and identifying best practices from the region that can be replicated not only in the Midwest, but across the nation.
Morning – A state-of-the-states overview. Learn about the programs and interventions that are successfully combating opioid mortality in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
Afternoon – Network with sponsors and hear a thorough analysis of case studies and immediate interventions that are successful in key programs.
| 8:30 | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Intro/Welcome/Housekeeping |
| 9:15-9:35 | Opening Address: US Department of Health & Human Services, Region V Regional Director Douglas O’Brien |
| 9:40 – 11:00
Each Presentation (15 minutes) |
State of the States – Individual Presentation followed by Panel Format IN: Douglas Huntsinger OH: Ellen Augspurger Federal: Director O’Brien |
| 11:05 – 11:20 | BREAK Virtual Exhibitor Videos from the Coleman Group and Field Med |
| 11:25 – 11:55 | Breakout 1: “Organizing Regional Community Response in Multi-County Collaborations” By Amanda Peters, Northern KY Office of Drug Control Policy |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | BREAK/PICK UP LUNCH Event Sponsor: Cordata overview of Opioid Response programs |
| 12:25-12:55 | Breakout 2: “Harm Reduction within the Emergency Department” By Dr. Mike Lyons, MD, University of Cincinnati |
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Breakout 3: “Role and Impact of Peer Recovery Support” By Jody Morgan: Peer Recovery Support |
| 1:35-2:05 | Breakout 4: “Understanding Mental Illness” An Innovation in Curriculum for Mental Health CEU for Law Enforcement & First Responders By Kellie Meyer, President of Kellie Meyer Training Solutions |
| 2:10 – 2:25 | BREAK Event Sponsor: TechServ overview of Opioid Response programs |
| 2:30-3:00 | Breakout 5: “Quick Response Teams, COAP Model Program Selected” By Connie Priddy Director, Quality Compliance & Huntington QRT |
| 3:05-3:35 | Breakout 6: “Innovations in Community Paramedicine” By Chief Paul Miller, City of Crawfordsville, Indiana |
| 3:40-4:00 | Close & Goodbye |
| 4:00-5:00 | Cocktail Hour hosted by Cordata at Landing (bar in Merchandise Mart) |