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PHO: Opioid Toxicity Among Ontarians Who Worked in the Construction Industry

  • 30 Aug 2022
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Webinar

PHO Rounds: Opioid Toxicity Among Ontarians Who Worked in the Construction Industry

Ontario continues to face escalating rates of opioid-related toxicity, and people working in the construction industry are disproportionately impacted. The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network, The Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, and Public Health Ontario have completed a new report that shares findings on the characteristics and circumstances of opioid toxicity deaths among people working in the construction industry.

This session will summarize the key findings of the report and the implications for practice by first providing an overview of the report findings. This will be followed by a discussion on opportunities to tailor strategies that aim to prevent harm and better support people who use drugs in the construction industry. Participants are invited to engage in the facilitated question and answer period at the end, to discuss findings.

Intended audience: Local and provincial organizations, networks, and groups addressing overdose and overdose-related harms in Ontario including: community-based organizations, the construction industry, healthcare professionals, municipal drug strategy coordinators, people who use drugs, policy-makers, public health professionals and researchers.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the demographic characteristics, circumstances of death, and patterns of healthcare and medication use among people who worked in the construction industry.
  2. Summarize root causes, contributing factors, and the role of the health system relating to opioid toxicity deaths among people who worked in the construction industry.
  3. Identify opportunities to improve strategies that better meet the needs of people in the construction industry who use drugs.

Presenter(s): Dr. Tara Gomes, Nick Boyce, and Jase Watford

Dr. Tara Gomes, PhD, is an Epidemiologist and Principal Investigator of the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network.

Nick Boyce is the Director of the Ontario Harm Reduction Network and has served in various leadership roles in policy development, program implementation and research.

Jase Watford has worked as a labourer, battled addiction, and is currently a front line social service worker and university student.

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.

Accreditation

Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.

PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.

Accessibility

Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.



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