Systems analysis to improve opioid use disorder care after jail release (SAIA-MOUD)

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What this research studies

This project uses a proven systems approach to strengthen how jail-to-community care for MOUD is coordinated in Washington. It focuses on making the handoff from jail to community clinics smoother, so people don’t fall through the cracks after release. The team will map current processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement low-cost changes to improve care continuity and reduce overdose risk. The work is anchored in real-world clinics and community providers to ensure changes fit existing workflows. Results will inform strategies to keep people on effective treatment and reduce relapse and mortality.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of Washington
  Seattle, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Gimbel, Sarah Odell — University of Washington
• Study coordinator: Gimbel, Sarah Odell

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About this research

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