Psychosocial support for providers working high-risk exposure settings during a pandemic: A critical discussion.

Psychological first aid is a form of support designed to lessen disaster-related distress. In a pandemic, providers may need such support but with the high risk of exposure, such a program is offered only virtually. The research is scant for traditional post-disaster support and non-existent for virtual; therefore, by using related research this discussion considers the likelihood of providers accessing and benefiting from this program.

Integration of primary care into the substance use disorder outpatient treatment setting.

Background: Americans experiencing substance use disorder (SUD) carry a significant chronic disease burden, yet only half use primary care. Patients in treatment for SUD who are connected with primary care typically have better overall health outcomes.

Local Problem: The identified intensive outpatient program (IOP) had no protocol in place to engage patients with primary care.