DOR Natural Medicine Division Listening Session #2:
First & Multi-Responder Training Meeting
September 12, 2023 │ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Meeting ID: 854 0245 2433
Agenda:
- Overview of Statutory Requirements
- Presentation of Discussion Questions
- Open Discussion
Discussion Questions:
The following questions are intended to guide initial discussions to assist attendees as they prepare for the Listening Session. Attendees are invited to raise additional questions or topics that are not contemplated in this list but relevant to the Listening Session topic.
- Discuss the scope of multi-responders that training materials should target (e.g. Law enforcement, EMS, fire)
- What relevant trainings and educational resources are already available?
- What are the perceived gaps in any existing trainings?
- What format of trainings or resources should the Division focus on? (For example, written materials, webinars, or in-person interactive training)
- What information do first and multi-responders need when they are called to respond to a Healing Center vs. responding to a private residence?
- What Product labeling information is most critical for purposes of Emergency Room / first/multi-responders?
- Through the lens and perspectives of indigenous, religious, and spiritual use of natural medicines: Are there specific types of training / subject-matter that should be incorporated into training materials?
- What data is currently available regarding natural medicine-related hospitalizations and adverse events in Colorado that can inform development of training materials for first/multi-responders?
- What documents/disclosures should be made available to first/multi responders when responding to a Healing Center and private residence?
Additional Resources:
Additional Shared Information:
The resources below were compiled as a result of Natural Medicine Division research and outreach efforts and may not be encompassing of the world of information available, and the Division continues to invite interested parties that have relevant insight, perspectives, or information to share that with Division by emailing allison.robinette@state.co.us.
The information below is being shared for purposes of informing the Listening Session discussion and is not an endorsement of any of the organizations or the accuracy of the information.
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
- Harm Reduction Department x Denver First Responders Training (information article)
- Colorado Peace Officers Standards Training
- Colorado Department of Human Services - Colorado Crisis Services
- Psychedelic Sitters School
- The Fireside Project
- The Zendo Project