How Emergency Departments Are Responding to the Opioid Crisis: Results from a Statewide Survey in Kentucky

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Examines hospital emergency departments (EDs) in Kentucky and their substance use disorder (SUD) services. Utilizes 2023 survey data from ED directors and discusses themes such as use of buprenorphine, referrals to community providers, social work services, screening processes, care continuity and more. Includes feedback about access to and availability of SUD services in rural areas.

Olivia K. Sugarman, Samantha J. Harris, Lauren Byrne, et al.

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 19, 78

11/2024

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Access · Emergency department and urgent care services · Hospitals · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Kentucky