Presentation Summary: This presentation explores navigating risk versus benefit in take-home medication decisions under updated SAMHSA guidelines, which challenge treatment teams to adapt their approach. New Season treatment centers have embraced a multidisciplinary model to ensure individualized care, prioritizing safety and positive outcomes for patients. We will review how each team member contributes to the collaborative decision-making process, focusing on key risk factors and patient needs. Additionally, we will discuss how this approach has led to improved patient engagement and recovery outcomes, highlighting the critical balance between flexibility and accountability in treatment planning.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will:
Interpret the updated SAMHSA guidelines and how they impact take-home medication decisions in OTP's.
Identify key risk and benefit factors considered during the decision making process for take home medications.
Identify and describe best practices for balancing flexibility and safety in take-home medication decisions.
