Creating Opioid Response Specialists: A Harm Reduction Initiative

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John Broach · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Brian Rettger · Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital

Ronald Gigliotti · Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital

Brittany Chapman · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Jillian K. Joseph · UMass Memorial Medical Center

Abbey Smiley · University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Michael D. Hunter

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<b>Conclusions:</b> Based on our initial work, the concept of an ORS, especially when embedded with a mobile addiction service, has the potential to improve access to harm reduction as well as form the basis of a training program to extend the skills and scope of personnel with a background in EMS practice.

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Primary Care and Health Outcomes

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Published in: Prehospital Emergency Care

Volume 29, Issue 4, pp. 540-545

DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2025.2473682

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