With the overall aim of reducing the number of deaths due to BC’s ongoing toxic drug crisis, this provincial collaborative has engaged ED teams in activities designed to accelerate improvement in OUD identification, therapeutic intervention and connection to follow-up. 

This work is informed by provincial working groups with peers and clinical experts and previous provincial improvement initiatives, including LOUD in the ED 1.0. 

LOUD in the ED is delivered in partnership with Emergency Care BC and the BC Centre on Substance Use, with support from health authorities and the Ministry of Health through the Community Action Initiative. 

For more information see the “Insight Report”