Discussion Post A: Prevention Interventions to Address the Opioid Crisis
The alarming opioid crisis, with its staggering death rates, is affecting the life expectancy rates of Americans. Select one of the populations on the map and address the following:
a. Compare the opioid-related overdose death rates of the selected population to national opioid-related overdose death rates.
b. Identify one primary, one secondary, and one tertiary prevention intervention to reduce the misuse of opioids in the selected population.
c. Describe one evidence-based strategy to address provider opioid prescription rates.
d. Identify the stakeholders charged with addressing the opioid crisis in your community.
e. Share your professional experience related to the topic.
Discussion Post B: Leading Emergency Preparedness and Management
The rate of disasters and emergencies is on the rise across the United States and world (Hoeppe, 2016). As a DNP scholar, organizations and communities will require your expertise in times of crisis. Consider your role in leading emergency preparedness and management and address the following.
a. Describe one evidence-based strategy for leading emergency preparedness.
b. Identify one evidence-based strategy for shaping healthcare system outcomes in disaster.
c. Examine the disaster risks for your local community (Houston Texas). Identify two priority concerns. Describe the significance of these issues of concern.
d. Identify one professional organization active in emergency preparedness or disaster response. Describe the services provided.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.