A portion of our ECHO sessions is set aside for group discussion of cases, key questions, and life experiences. The goal of this discussion is to invite participants to share their expertise and to create a forum where complex issues can be examined with nuance and care.

There are a number of reasons to sign up and lend your voice to this ECHO, including, but not limited to:

• You are looking for interdisciplinary feedback on a difficult case or situation.
• You have a complex or challenging question to pose to the group.
• You have a professional experience to share as a learning exercise for other professionals in this field of work.
• You have a personal experience to share as a way to ground best practices in reality.

You can always contact chdecho@alaska.edu if you still have questions or want to work directly with someone to sign up.

Learn more about Project ECHO:

University of Alaska Anchorage: www.akecho.org

University of New Mexico (founder): https://projectecho.unm.edu/

Project ECHO aims to build a strong professional network, community of practice, and learning loop between the hub team (planners and subject matter experts), speakers, and participants. We all learn through each other's cases, stories, experiences, struggles, and successes. We invite you to lend your voice and your expertise, lived and learned, so we can all foster a forum where complex issues are examined with nuance and care. 

Your contribution will help to:

• Initiate change, communicate knowledge, and establish best practices.
• Increase the capacity of professionals and experts through effective collaboration.
• Let others take advantage of the expertise in the session to get the latest information on current strategies and best practices.
• Improve patient outcomes as we examine real barriers and solutions to building and establishing an improved system of care.

Learn more about Project ECHO:

University of Alaska Anchorage: www.akecho.org

University of New Mexico (founder): https://projectecho.unm.edu/

Still have questions? Reach out to us via email: chdecho@alaska.edu 

Case presentations are an integral tool that Project ECHO uses to affirm the all teach/all learn philosophy. Cases are inspired by a medical grand round structure.

• Cases can be submitted either as a way to receive interdisciplinary feedback or as a way to share your own learning experience with the group.
• Cases should be relevant to the ECHO Series, but are not required to be specific to the session topic.
• Cases can be past or present examples describing an individual, situation, or challenge in your practice.
• All cases should be de-identified prior to submission.
• The group will work together through guided questions and/or offer recommendations in real-time.

 

Standard ECHO Model Session Agenda & Process (60 mins):

• Announcements & Introductions (5 mins)
• Didactic and Q&A (20-25 mins)
• Case Presentation (25-30 mins)
  • Case Introduction - as presented by you (approx 5 mins)
  • Call for Clarifying Questions
  • Call for Recommendations
  • Case Summary
• Session Close

We will follow up and provide you with a separate document that has the recommendations offered in the session. This document will only be shared with you and the portion of the case presentation from the ECHO recording will be removed before it is uploaded to iECHO. In some cases, another participant may request a copy of the written recommendations also. If this occurs, we may contact you to request permission to share the recommendations document.

Learn more about the ECHO Model: https://projectecho.unm.edu/model/

Still have questions? Reach out to us via email: chdecho@alaska.edu

Project ECHO is not a HIPAA compliant electronic platform and no Protected Health Information (PHI) is to be shared or displayed at any time throughout the session.

Examples of PHI is demographic information collected from an individual including names, personal identifiers such as birthdays or medical record numbers, geographic data, gender, LGBTQ+ status, and dates of service(s). All of this information should be treated as sensitive because it has the potential to identify an individual when combined with other data. Thank you all for your understanding.

Also, a reminder that as many of us live or work in small communities, the case presentation portion of the ECHO session will be removed from the posted recording. A summary of the case as well as any recommendations or suggestions will be provided to the case presenter after the session.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of these recommendations as well, please email the ECHO program at chdecho@alaska.edu for assistance.

Yes! We encourage you to still sign up to share your experience and insight with the group. 

There are a number of reasons to lend your voice to Project ECHO, including, but not limited to:

• You are looking for interdisciplinary feedback on a difficult situation.
• You have a complex or challenging question to pose to the group.
• You have a professional experience to share as a learning exercise for other professionals in this field of work.
• You have a personal experience to share as a way to ground best practices in reality.

The ECHO Model is designed to improve care integration and health outcomes for consumers through an approach that is innovative, scalable and accessible for professionals. A primary principle of this model is learner centricity and having sessions tailored around the participating professionals as the key focal point.

Other than the standard case, some other types of ways to share include, but are not limited to:

• a personal story
• guided questions for discussion
• scenario review (what ifs)
• experience exploration
• tips and tricks
• latest information on current practices
• innovative practices
• new systems and tools

Watch a short video (4:55) to learn more about the flexibility and variations of the ECHO model: https://vimeo.com/812225021

The Addressing Substance Use in Alaska (ASUA) ECHO is a virtual learning network focused on the establishment of a multi-disciplinary community of practice. This series seeks to establish a comprehensive understanding of current data and best practices in the treatment of substance use disorders, focusing on alcohol, opioid, and stimulant use, including the integration of ASAM 4th edition updates. The ASUA ECHO will explore and implement the most effective treatment strategies for substance use disorders, with a focus on various substances and emerging trends. Be part of a learning community that develops and applies tailored treatment strategies for special populations, including Alaska Natives, older adults, and youth, while understanding and utilizing culturally responsive treatment approaches. Identify and respond to overlooked substance use disorders and foster strong community collaboration to enhance treatment outcomes, support recovery, build stronger families, and facilitate re-entry.

This ECHO series will begin September 19th and run until May 15th, 2024. The 9 sessions will be held at 12pm – 1pm once a month on the third Thursday.

ANTICIPATED SERIES CURRICULUM

Sep 19 Setting a Foundation of Data and Best Practices
Oct 17 Understanding ASAM Updates & What it Means for MAT
Nov 21 Treatment Options for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders
Dec 19 What's in the Medicine Cabinet? Responding to Non-Controlled Substance Use & Legalized Marijuana
Jan 16 Treatment Options for Stimulants
Feb 20 Treating Special Populations
Mar 20 Understanding and Responding to Addiction Rooted in Historical Trauma
Apr 17 Community Collaboration in Treatment and Recovery
May 15 Supporting Alaska: Creating Comprehensive Care with Professional Networks & Navigation Centers

 

Still have questions? Reach out to us via email: chdecho@alaska.edu 

This ECHO series is intended for the following:
Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family therapists, Social Workers, Masters of Addiction Counselors, Addiction Specialists, Peer Support Specialists, Medical Physicians, Mid-level providers, Registered Nurses, Psychologists, First Responders, Program Administrators, Department of Corrections and Public Safety Officials, Educators and Court Officials.

Still have questions? Reach out to us via email: chdecho@alaska.edu 

Project ECHO uses Zoom via the iECHO platform to host and record live training sessions.

If you haven't registered for this series, please follow this link to create a free iECHO account and enroll in the series: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1723155168669ERJD202TK8.

 

Still have questions? Reach out to us via email: chdecho@alaska.edu