AMTA Conference Comittee


Conference 2000
American Methadone Treatment Association
April 9-12, 2000
San Francisco

Committee Chair John Finger


Committee Members

Assistant to the Chair, Michael Garrett
Co-chair, Alice Diorio

Committee

James DePasquale
Becky Duarte
Barbara Finger
Carlos Franco
Greg Keller

Howard Lotsof
Judith Ostergard
Carmen Pearman
Diane Seaman
Joycelyn Woods

NAMA Events and Activities

Exhibition Booth

Booth Manager: Greg Keller, WI NAMA

Visit NAMA at the Consumer Advocacy Booth during the conference. NAMA would like to thank AFIRM for the donation of the booth.

NAMA Preconference Meeting

How Can We Develop and Strengthen Patient Advocacy Groups?

Day: Sunday
Date: April 9, 2000
Time: 1 – 5 PM

Moderator: John Finger, TexNAMA

Presenters:
Joycelyn Woods, NAMA
Diane Fleury-Seaman, MALTA
Fred Christie, AFIRM
James DePasquale, Membership Director/Chapter Coordinator of NAMA

This special preconference meeting has been developed by the National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA) in collaboration with other advocacy groups to present concepts that programs can use to promote positive patient outcomes and consumer satisfaction that will be a major focus for the new accreditation system. Ways for providers to develop consumer satisfaction including patient recognition ceremonies, 12 step groups, patient advisory boards, patient advocacy groups and patient organizing drives are some of the strategies that can be utilized by providers and patients to work together and the enormous benefits that will come from this. The intended audience for this presentation includes program directors, medical personnel, doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers, administrative staff, patients, advocates and anyone else included in the methadone field. This meeting will greatly enhance the ability of providers and patients to become one community with the common goal of creating the best methadone system possible.

Supported by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Conference Workshops

D4

Planting the Seeds and Watching the Patients Grow

Day: Tuesday
Date: April 11 2000
Time: 1 – 2:30 PM

Presenters:
Alice Diorio
New England Chapter/National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NENAMA)
Diane Fleury-Seaman, S.D.C.
Methadone as a Legitimate Treatment Alternative (MALTA)
John McCarthy, M.D.
Bi-Valley Medical Clinic (NAMA Advisory Board)

This interactive workshop uses harm reduction principles and sensitivity training to improve outcomes. Presenters will give a patient’s perspective on how to create individualized treatment based on communication and respect. They will discuss ways to enhance a trusting, therapeutic relationship that conveys compassion and understanding.

NAMA Organization Meeting

To be determined.

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Last Update: January 27, 2000


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