LOUD in Primary Care
(LOUD in PC) Collaborative
A provincial quality improvement initiative focused on caring for people who use drugs in our communities through increasing access to Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT).
Upcoming OUD & OAT Webinars
As part of the LOUD in PC Collaborative, HQBC will be hosting two 1-hour webinars in April for both prescribers and non-prescribers focused on the current state of the toxic drug crisis and how to best support clients who are seeking substance use disorder services. You do not need to be a LOUD in PC participant to register— anyone is welcome to join!
OAT is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) available. As the toxic drug supply crisis continues, increasing access to this treatment can help save lives and improve the health of our communities..
On April 14, 2016, BC’s Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency that set-in motion collective action to combat the number of opioid use-related harms and deaths across the province. Despite various efforts from across the system, the number of deaths related to toxic drug poisonings continues to climb at an alarming rate. Due to the ongoing impact of the toxic drug crisis, there is an identified need for sustainable and spreadable change. The LOUD in PC collaborative will provide support to primary care facilities across the province looking to increase and improve their delivery of OAT.
While our call for applications is now closed for the 2023-24 collaborative, please contact us at loud@healthqualitybc.ca if you have questions or interest in participating in upcoming opportunities.
Attend a LOUD in PC Information Session
LOUD in PC is a one-year collaborative starting September 2023 designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurse prescribers of OAT together with their clinical teams: MOAs, pharmacists, allied health, and community services that support the delivery of care. Whether you are looking to start providing OAT for the first time or expand your current OAT practices, accelerate those efforts through access to clinical and quality improvement expertise, peer-to-peer learning and mentorship, and curated resources.
No previous experience with quality improvement or with OAT is required.
Questions? Review the FAQ section below, email us at loud@bcpsqc.ca or attend an online information session July 13 at 1200.
Information Session 2
July 13 at 1200 – 1300
via Zoom
Frequently Asked Questions about LOUD in PC
Still have questions? Email us at loud@healthqualitybc.ca.
LOUD in PC Resources
Check out the LOUD in PC Change Package and Guide to Measurement for Teams! These key content materials are now publicly available and can be accessed in the LOUD in PC Resources section below. The Change Package and Guide to Measurement are complimenting documents that describe how teams can plan, implement, and evaluate changes within their primary setting to increase OAT accessibility.
Teams who are currently enrolled in the 2023-2024 cohort can access all collaborative materials , including the Change Package and Guide to Measurement, in our Online Learning Portal.