August 4, 2022 Basics of Injection Drug Use & Harm Reduction

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This program will describe how drugs are commonly administered and what safer methods of IDU are available for patients to prevent infection

<h2>Basics of Injection Drug Use and Harm Reduction</h2><h3>Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. </h3><h3>This program will be held online.</h3><p><strong>The development of infected wounds as a result of injection drug use (IDU) are increasing in prevalence. Providers and healthcare teams are essential in communicating how to prevent wounds and infection from occurring. This program will describe how drugs are commonly administered to inform providers and healthcare teams how best to communicate safer IDU methods in a harm reductionist and patient centered manner.</strong></p><p>Objective:</p><ol><li>Describe how drugs are used and harm reduction guidance that medical professionals can share with patients to improve health outcomes among people who use drugs.</li></ol><p>Current Credit Offered: </p><p>Nursing, Social Work, PCB Approved Hours</p>
FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT:  This program is funded in part by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

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