Healthcare Technical Assistance & Training for Opioid Use Disorder

The Office of Injury, Violence and Overdose Prevention in the Department of Health is seeking proposals to provide technical assistance and training to healthcare facilities and providers in South Dakota to address opioid use disorder. The selected applicant will work with healthcare systems and independent facilities to implement evidence-based interventions and provide training to healthcare professionals. The scope of work includes providing technical assistance, training, and educational resources to healthcare facilities and providers. The contract will be for one year with the possibility of four one-year extensions. • Provide technical assistance to healthcare systems and independent healthcare facilities to integrate workflows focused on evidence-based opioid interventions. • Provide in-person and online training and educational opportunities to healthcare providers and professionals statewide. • Distribute educational resources to hospitals and clinics on priority topics such as counterfeit pills, drug disposal sites, and treatment centers. • Participate in monthly calls with the Opioid Program Director and other program-specific meetings as requested by the state. • Participate in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other meetings and/or trainings as requested by the state.