Washington Division- Lunch & Learn Web-series: “Strengthening our Partnerships”

The Washington Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is pleased to continue their Lunch and Learn Web-Series initiative: “Strengthening Our Partnerships.” Join us every month for these LIVE sessions where DEA speakers and special guests present and review information, regulations and procedures related to the proper handling, dispensing, manufacture, distribution and prescribing of Controlled Substances to prevent diversion and help reduce drug poisonings, overdoses and deaths in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).

*Registration to each event is required. There is no registration fee. This is a LIVE event and not recorded. The program is informational only and not for credit.

Any questions regarding this event may be directed to Lillianect Rivas-Mattei, Diversion Program Specialist (Outreach Coordinator) via email to WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov.

DEA ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS EXPLAINED TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Thursday, November 07, 2024| 1:30 PM EST| WebEx Webinar Platform

Moderator: Justin G. Wood - Diversion Program Manager, DEA Washington Division
Speaker: Vanea Morrell, Attorney, DEA HQS- Office of Chief Counsel

Virtual Registration: WebEx Webinars (capacity is limited to the first 500 attendees)

OPIOID RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM

Mitigating patient risks when disruptions in medications for Opioid Use Disorder occur.

Thursday, December 12, 2024| 1:15 – 2:00 PM EST| WebEx Webinar Platform

Moderator: Justin G. Wood- Diversion Program Manager, DEA Washington Division
Speakers:
Stephanie Rubel
Health Scientist and Lead, Overdose Preparedness and Response Team
Division of Overdose Prevention- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Matthew Strait
Deputy Assistant Administrator- DEA HQS - Diversion Control Division

Virtual Registration: WebEx Webinars (capacity is limited to the first 1000 attendees)

Washington Division- Baltimore District Office (BDO)- Diversion Healthcare Summit

Tuesday, December 10, 2024| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST) | In person and Virtual

The Drug Enforcement Administration- Washington Division will be hosting their 3rd Healthcare Summit to present an overview of the federal regulations regarding Controlled Substances (CS) and the responsibilities of DEA Registrants under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to ensure the proper handling of CS, and the identification and prevention of diversion activity stemming from various sources.

Audience:
The Baltimore District Office (BDO) Healthcare Summit will welcome participants from Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, MD and neighboring areas. The event is only for DEA Registrants, healthcare professionals, administrative and support personnel, local/state government officials, and students pursuing healthcare-related careers.

Location:
James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center
2200 Scott Wheeler Dr, Marriottsville, MD 21104

Moderator:
Justin G. Wood - Diversion Program Manager, DEA Washington Division

Virtual Registration*: WebEx Webinars (capacity is limited to the first 500 attendees):
WebEx Virtual Registration - December 10, 2024

In person Registration* (capacity is limited to the first 100 attendees):
Please complete the PDF form and email document to WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.com.

In person Registration Form - December 10, 2024
A confirmation email will be sent once your registration is successful.

Registration is required. There is no registration fee. This is a LIVE event and not recorded. The program is informational and not for credit.

The contents of the presentations, to include speaker remarks, do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. Is intended only for educational purposes to provide clarity to the public regarding existing resources or requirements under the law or agency policies. The statements contained during the presentations that are not embodied in the law are not binding on DEA.

Any questions regarding this event may be directed to Lillianect Rivas-Mattei, Diversion Program Specialist (Outreach Coordinator) via email to WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov