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Harm Reduction, SSPs, and Me | May 5, 2022

Date of Presentation: May 5, 2022

Type: Past Presentation  

Audience: Clinical  

Program: Substance Use Disorder  

Keywords: #harm reduction  #mat  #OUD  #ssp  #SUD  

In this presentation, Jessica Rienstra, RN, BSN, discusses the goals of Harm Reduction and how it is used throughout healthcare and in our daily lives. She also discusses the cost benefits and increased positive outcomes from utilizing sterile syringe programs, the vital importance of this service, and how to incorporate them into your facility.

 

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Presented by:

Jessica Rienstra

Jessica Rienstra is a Registered Nurse at Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board working as an ECHO Case Manager. Jessica also worked 5 years at a Tribal Health Center in Washington State where she helped develop and implement harm reduction, syringe service, and HCV elimination programs. She is also currently pursuing her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Gonzaga University. Jessica is passionate about ensuring accessible, destigmatized, and intentional health care for all.

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Date added: May 5, 2022