Reduce wait time to medication initiation

decrease wait time for medication initiation from 3 weeks to 1 week by 6/30/24

Jail

01/01/2024

06/30/2024

Jail MOUD program

individuals in need of MOUD

Jail Warden

Lead

Nurse

Lead nurse
Screening staff
Security Officer
Medial Provider

Track time of request for MOUD and date of provider appointment and medication order

reduce wait time that impacts eligibility for medication
Improve individual experience and reduce withdrawal symptoms and illicit use

PDSA Cycle # Cycle Begin Date Cycle End Date What is the change to be tested? PLAN DO STUDY ACT
1 01/08/2024 01/29/2024 Block off time in the provider schedule weekly for new MOUD admissions to increase availability Medical assistant staff will block of 2 hours per week to be used on for MOUD intakes
Screening staff will have access to these time slots in the system
Medical assistant staff will block of 2 hours per week to be used on for MOUD intakes
Screening staff will have access to these time slots in the system
Medical assistant staff will block of 2 hours per week to be used on for MOUD intakes
Screening staff will have access to these time slots in the system
Medical assistant staff will block of 2 hours per week to be used on for MOUD intakes
Screening staff will have access to these time slots in the system

1. What was the project end date? (e.g., when you stopped making changes) 2. What did you learn? (e.g., what were some lessons learned? Any unexpected outcomes from your change efforts?) 3. What was the financial impact of this change project? (e.g., Increased volunteer hours; Reduced staff time; etc.)
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