Strategy – Opioid Misuse Prevention Program

Health Improvement Strategy

Opioid Misuse Prevention Program

https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/opioid-misuse-prevention-program/

Goal:

Provide Garrett County residents with education and prevention strategies to address prescription opioid misuse. Increase awareness of medication drop box locations and distribute Deterra pouches to promote safe and proper at-home medication disposal.

Strategy Description:

Utilize educational material and provide methods promoting safe storage and disposal of medications.

Level of Change:

Primary Focus Area:

Access to Care and Linkages to Community Resources

Data Category Tag:

GCHD Health Education and Outreach

Strategic Planning Alignment:

Education

Estimated Implementation Date:

Estimated Completion Date:

Estimated Ease of Implementation:

Moderate

Estimated Cost of Implementation: