Harm Reduction & Diversion Programs Manager Frederick County Health Department Frederick, Maryland
Presentation Summary: Standardized fentanyl testing in hospital-based settings is essential to providing adequate medical care, resources and support. However it is not always common practice. Identified as a gap through Overdose Fatality Review and peer interactions, learn how the Frederick County Health Department influenced the implementation of standardized fentanyl testing at Frederick Health Hospital through peer research and community partnerships.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will:
Identify the benefits to standardized fentanyl testing.
Describe data that supports implementation of standardized fentanyl testing.
Describe how fentanyl testing assists in the reduction of fatal overdoses.
