Objective/Goals | This project aims to: – Train 230 Breen School of Nursing students in Drug Addiction and Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000 waiver requirement – Prepare students to effectively treat patients with opioid use disorder |
Project Partners | – Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing – Experienced medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) providers with Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center and Cleveland Treatment Clinic |
Timeline of Project | September 2019 to September 2022 |
Funder | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
Location/Implementation site(s) | – Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing (Pepper Pike, OH) – Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center (Cleveland, OH) – Cleveland Treatment Clinic (Cleveland, OH) |
Innovations | – Capacity Building – Community Capacity Development – Training and Education |
Expected Outcomes/ Sustainability | – Integrate DATA waiver training into Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing curriculum – Increase access to care for underserved populations with OUD – Increase the number of Physician Assistants with DATA waivers – Increase the number of Physician Assistants trained to work with individuals with SUD – Improve provider attitudes and perceptions related to treating individuals with SUD |