(P-A54) Reimplementation of SBIRT in an outpatient obstetric setting

In 2021, the Empaths program introduced universal screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for substance use disorders (SUD) in pregnant and postpartum patients. In 2022, the program expanded to include SBIRT for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). These efforts also included adding care management services and in 2023 access to a certified peer recovery doula. Core principles of this effort include the assumption that all patients have a desire to make choices in the best interest of their child and that everyone has the ability to make healthy, informed choices when provided positive regard and accessible resources.