1. Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition Resources and Future Plans
Velma V. Taormina MD MSE FACOG
Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition Chairman
Gaston County DHHS Medical Director
October 22, 2016

2. Prescriber Resources
Our taskforce has developed templates for many common forms
Templates can be customized with your practice logos and information
Resource manuals have been prepared for your use
Gaston County DHHS will host the GCSC website

4. Customizable letterhead

5. Website link

7. Next Steps? You have now educated yourself; educate your office staff
Update your office forms or create new ones
Educate your patients about the new changes and collaborate with them to make an individual plan
Public information campaign
Recruit volunteer speakers

8. Opioid Epidemic Prescribers Social Services Law Enforcement
Court System
Syringe Exchange Program
Behavioral Health
Non-Pharma Resources
Medication Assisted Treatment
Faith-based Groups

9. THANK YOU!!! Gaston Community Healthcare Commission CaroMont Health
Community Health Partners
Gaston Family Health Services
Gaston County DHHS
Gaston County Medical Society
Gaston County Dental Society
Governor’s Institute
NC Medical Board
NC Department of Public Health

10. Program Evaluation
Please give us honest feedback on this event and future needs. The taskforce will be using this information to prioritize future projects.

11. Contact Information