| Vision | The vision for the Fulton County ED SBIRT project is to ensure that every patient receives the right SBIRT services by the right providers every time. |
| Objective/Goals | The project aims to: – Implement SBIRT in the Fulton County Medical Center emergency department using an evidence-based clinical model – Integrate SBIRT and related activities within the electronic health record (EHR) at Fulton County Medical Center – Implement a robust quality improvement process that permits the program to continuously assess outcomes and improve processes – Implement timely and accurate data collection processes for quality improvement activities – Conduct and disseminate meaningful research with the evaluation data gathered. |
| Project Partners | – Fulton County Medical Center – Fulton County Family Partnership – Fulton/Franklin County Drug and Alcohol Commission – True North Wellness Services – Fulton County Overdose Reduction Coalition |
| Timeline of Project | September 2019 – September 2021 |
| Funder | Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) |
| Location/Implementation site(s) | Fulton County Medical Center Emergency Department (Fulton County, PA) |
| Innovations | – Capacity Building – Health Information Exchanges – Electronic Health Record Integration – Community Capacity Development – Training and Education – Patient-Centered Interventions – Clinical Assessments – Physical/Behavioral Health Screening |
| Expected Outcomes/ Sustainability | – Increase access to appropriate SUD and MOUD services – Reduce in substance use-related injuries and deaths in Fulton County Reduce ED readmission in Fulton County Medical Center (FCMC) – Reduce healthcare costs resulting from SUD in FCMC – Integrate SBIRT into the EHR and existing clinical workflow at FCMC – Increase the number of healthcare professionals trained in SBIRT at FCMC – Improve coordination of care for individuals with SUD in Fulton County |
