Implementation Part 2: Focus on MAT Implementation

Implementation Part 2: Focus on MAT Implementation Aimee Campbell, PhD and Karen Anderson Oliver, PhD October 17, 2018

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Objectives To use the EPIS model of implementation to discuss MAT implementation

Implementation Stages: EPIS Model Sustainment Steps: Funding and support Ongoing training needs Ongoing fidelity monitoring Outcomes Making refinements Integrated components Exploration Steps: Form an implementation team Identify the problem Narrow the focus Conduct a needs assessment Identify potential solutions Determine program fit Create a written summary Implementation Steps: Verify buy-in Ensure priority Complete training Prepare materials Manage expectations Monitor fidelity to the EBP Collect and evaluate outcomes Explore scale-up in the service system(s) Preparation Steps: Ensure leadership buy-in Develop an implementation support system Work with stakeholders Ensure that the chosen EBP fits with consumer concerns Identify viable funding streams Develop timetables

EPIS Exploration Stage: MAT • Identify champion(s) • Form an Implementation Team • MAT Planning Resources: pcssnow.org; STR-TA repository • Conduct Needs/Asset Assessment • Assess Economic Environment • Assess the Treatment Environment • Assess Workforce Issues • Assess Attitudes • Engage stakeholders

EPIS Preparation Stage: MAT • Prepare an Implementation Checklist with timelines • Establish workflow plan • Identify patient flow (how to ID patients with OUD) • Clinical guidelines • Provider clinical training • Clinical coach\mentor for providers as needed • Monitoring and Feedback Systems • Identify other implementation strategies based on the Exploration Stage

EPIS Implementation Stage: MAT • Verify buy-in • Prepare training materials; complete training • Manage expectations • Finalize treatment materials/templates • Perform a walk through test • Begin to deliver the clinical service (start small) • Collect and evaluate outcomes (discrete and process)

EPIS Sustainment Stage: MAT • Establish sustainment plan with responsible staff and timelines • Funding and support • Ongoing training needs • Monitor outcomes • Make refinements

Special Issues for Criminal Justice • Buy-in and stakeholders (at what levels; critical government involvement) • Unique policy and service delivery considerations (e.g., payment) • Stigma surrounding OUD by staff and leadership; around MAT • Discharge planning (re-entry) • Connection to care in community (linkages); minimizing linkage time post-release

Conclusion • Don’t underestimate stakeholder engagement and buy-in; who needs to be at the table (preparation phase) • Utilize stages to keep everyone on track and to organize strategies and timeline • Understand goals • Make use of implementation blueprints and timelines; revise as needed

Implementation Part 2: Focus on MAT Implementation