This free, educational sprint aims to support all communities that work with Plans of Safe Care (POSC) in improving implementation and cross-sector collaboration. This sprint offers the opportunity to explore strategies, implementation approaches, and policy considerations through presentations by experts in the field. Through discussion and collaboration, this sprint seeks to identify opportunities and practical steps to improve the efficiency of POSC workflows by bringing all POSC stakeholders into a unique shared learning space.

Session 2: Operationalizing POSC: Practical Strategies for Hospitals and Community Systems

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Describe effective workflows, barriers, and ideal states for implementing POSC in healthcare settings
• Distinguish between screening vs. testing in the context of substance use
• Explore how POSC aligns with child welfare, public health, and behavioral health systems