Moderator: Richard W. Sanders, MSCJ, Commissioner, Kentucky State Police, and Member, Operation UNITE Board of Directors

CE Certified By: AMA,AAFP,ACPE,ADA,ANCC,APA,MCHES,GA POST,NAADAC,NASW,NBCC

Proper medication disposal is widely recognized as a key strategy to combat the Rx drug epidemic. The State of Colorado is taking a novel approach to the safe disposal of Rx medications. This discussion will focus on the state’s approach to safe disposal, and the process to develop the program. Topics to be reviewed include stakeholder engagement, rules and regulations, responsibilities of engaged parties (the state, contractor, host site), and accompanying materials to educate the public.

UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Describe the state-funded safe disposal program in Colorado.
- Identify the benefits and challenges of engaging stakeholders in the development and implementation of a statewide safe disposal program.
- Apply the presented model of community drug disposal to other states.