COE Learning Network Virtual Session
Daft Title: “Being Aware of Our Language and Implicit Biases in the Context MAT”
Thursday, September 17
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5278017887

Draft Learning Objectives
⦁    Describe language that promotes MAT vs. language the reinforces the stigma associated with MAT
⦁    Discuss strategies and resources to help staff adopt language that promotes MAT and to address implicit biases among staff

Draft Agenda 

1.    2:00 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. – Welcome and Introduction – Laken Ethun, MPH, Program Manager, Community Health Initiatives, University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy, Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU)

a.    Polling and “Chat Fall Questions” to Frame the Session:

i.    How often do you see bias and stigma against MAT within the treatment system? [Polling Question]
ii.    How do you ensure clinicians, case managers and CRS's do not allow personal bias to affect their interactions with patients relative to MAT? [Chat Fall Question]
iii.    Why do you think there is bias and stigma against MAT? [Chat Fall Question] 

2.    2:05 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. – The Importance of Our Language and Resources to Respond to MAT-related Implicit Biases – Mandy Fauble, PhD, LCSW, Executive Director, UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor

3.    2:25 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Experience from a COE – Jason Snyder, Regional Director of Strategic Partnerships, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

a.    What ultimately are we seeking from treatment? What is the goal of addiction treatment? [Chat Fall Question]
b.    Start with a common definition of recovery. 
c.    Quash the arguments against medications, especially methadone and buprenorphine.
d.    How do we better align the 12-step philosophy, which is the prevailing mindset of the recovery community, with use of methadone and buprenorphine as a proven, viable path to recovery? [Chat Fall Question]
e.    Expand the world view of those working in addiction treatment beyond their own experience
f.    Address the conscious and unconscious bias in the broader addiction treatment system.

4.    2:45 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. – Discussion and Collaborative Peer-to-Peer Learning 

a.    What should we be doing to reduce and eliminate bias and stigma against MAT? [Chat Fall Question]
b.    What else should we be talking about relative to this topic? [Chat Fall Question]

5.    2:55 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Wrap-Up & Next Steps – Pauline Taylor, CQIA, Program Specialist, Jewish Healthcare Foundation