Words Matter: Decreasing Stigma While Caring For Pregnant People with Substance Use-MOMs ECHO Flyer

MOMs ECHO Flyer

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MACS for MOMs is a program funded by the Maryland Department of Health that offers monthly presentations and discussions with doctors Katrina Mark and Christopher Welsh. The program hosts a TeleECHOTM Clinic specifically designed for providers in maternal healthcare settings, offering web-based didactic presentations and case-based learning. The target audience includes OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, clinical directors of maternal practices, counselors, and staff in maternal healthcare. Participation in the program provides various benefits, such as monthly case-based learning sessions, consultation with experts and peers on managing challenging cases, and a focus on patient-centered care, harm reduction, and best practices. The program also offers free continuing medical education (CME) credits.<br /><br />The program has a Fall 2023 Maternal Health Curriculum, with presentations and discussions focused on topics such as opioid use, cannabis use, tobacco use, and motivational interviewing in pregnancy. The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Project ECHO jointly plan and implement the program. Project ECHO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.<br /><br />The live activity offered by Project ECHO is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM, 1.0 contact hour for pharmacists, 1.0 ANCC contact hour for nurses, and 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit for physician assistants. Participants are advised to claim credit commensurate with their extent of participation.

Keywords

MACS for MOMs

Maryland Department of Health

monthly presentations

TeleECHOTM Clinic

maternal healthcare

CME credits

Fall 2023 Maternal Health Curriculum

opioid use

cannabis use

tobacco use