SLIDES: Dr Robert Sherrick’s slides on first steps in patient recovery.

Learners will be able to:

• Describe common patient safety strategies (e.g. syringe service programs, naloxone distribution, safer use education) and their evidence-based impact on health outcomes
• Discuss the importance of patient-centered, non-judgmental communication in building trust and engagement with people who use drugs
• Identify opportunities to integrate patient safety principles into clinical practice, community outreach, and recovery support services