Saturday, November 23, 2024
11/23/2024
Hawaii State Opioid Response (HI-SOR) The Hawaii Opioid Initiative (HOI)-A Statewide Response for Opioid and Other Substance Misuse. The HOI is an initiative launched throughout the state with the primary goal of addressing opioid and other substance misuse issues. The plan serves as a roadmap for a focused and sustainable response to opioid and other substances misuse in Hawaii. The HOI supports three primary themes: Theme 1: System Improvement Through Collaborative Response-identify and foster key systems-level coordination to positively impact statewide policy; Theme 2: Balanced Public Health/Public Safety Approach-identify and foster key systems-level coordination to balance public health with public safety needs; Theme 3: Healthcare Integration-ensure that Hawaii's healthcare system continues to develop as an integrated system that serves Hawaii's people with continuity along the behavioral and primary care spectrum. The Hawaii Opioid Initiative Framework consists of the following Workgroups and Committees: Executive Steering Committee (ESC): provides executive-level support and input on policy and program initiatives; Operational Workgroup (OWG): consists of chairpersons of the individual working groups who meet regularly to process and synthesize information, analyze findings, and create recommendations for a multi-systemic proposal; Workgroups 1-7 (WG): made up of more than 150 stakeholders with relevant expertise from various fields. Each WG contributes to and coordinates the goals and objectives of seven focus areas: 1) increased access to treatment; 2) prescriber education and pain management practices; 3) data-informed decision making; 4) prevention and public education; 5) pharmacy-based interventions; 6) support law enforcement and first responders; 7) screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT). Activities of the Hawaii Opioid Initiative will result in expanded access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services to more than 200 individuals, annually; 400 individuals over the grant period. With improved implementation of telehealth, the State will increase access to SUD treatment and recovery support services in rural areas in the state such as Hana, Maui; Lanai; Kauai; and rural areas of Hawaii Island. Prevention education and public awareness will broaden with expanded use of social media. Additionally, with enhancements to the State's PDMP, prescriber alerts for multiple metrics will become available for the reduction of opioid and other pain medication prescriptions. This project exemplifies how system-wide success is achievable and sustainable through integration and collaboration of resources, organizations and activities.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
