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This document describes the implementation of an addiction consult service in an inpatient psychiatric safety-net setting at Connecticut Valley Hospital. The document begins with background information, stating that only a small percentage of mental health programs in the US were equipped to address substance use disorders. The need for addiction-specific care, especially in the inpatient setting, is highlighted.<br /><br />The methods of the project involved tracking progress at both the systems and patient levels. The implementation of the Addiction Consult Service led to gains in addiction treatment infrastructure and institutional knowledge throughout the General Psychiatric Division of the hospital. At the patient level, progress was measured through metrics such as the number of consults placed, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) starts, and engagement with patients diagnosed with opioid dependence.<br /><br />The results of the project showed gains at both the systems and patient levels. Systems level gains included the design and implementation of structures and procedures to facilitate consultation between primary psychiatric teams and addiction consultants. At the patient level, dozens of consult encounters were carried out, including consultation and treatment planning for patients with opioid dependence diagnoses.<br /><br />The conclusion of the document states that the addiction consultation model implemented at Connecticut Valley Hospital is replicable, effective, and potentially informative for other teams aiming to make addiction-specific treatment available to inpatient populations. The significance of the project is also mentioned, as understanding substance use disorders in the inpatient psychiatric setting can fuel further research and interventions to address the issue.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides an overview of the implementation and outcomes of an addiction consult service in an inpatient psychiatric setting, highlighting the need for addiction-specific care and the potential benefits of such services.

Keywords

implementation

addiction consult service

inpatient psychiatric

Connecticut Valley Hospital

substance use disorders

medication-assisted treatment

opioid dependence

consultation

treatment planning

replicable model

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