The Time to Ask program provides education, training and hands-on practice support to primary care teams to enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes around alcohol. This program empowers them to effectively identify, assess and recommend treatment options for individuals who may be at risk from unhealthy alcohol use.
Lunder-Dineen is proud to complete a successful program implementation at Redington-Fairview General Hospital (RFGH).
Our team customized Time to Ask for RFGH based on topic and format
The customized program met the unique needs of their site and learners
RFGH was a pilot location for new content in Time to Ask
Lunder-Dineen plans to integrate the topic of alcohol use withdrawal in primary care
Michelle Frederick
Education Support, CME Liaison
Time to Ask Physician Champion at
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Gust Stringos, DO
Medical Director
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Michelle Frederick
Education Support, CME Liaison
Time to Ask Physician Champion at
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Gust Stringos, DO
Medical Director
Redington-Fairview General Hospital
Thank
You!
53%
of people age 18+ in Maine report alcohol use in the last 30 days
19%
of people age 18+ in Maine report binge alcohol use in the last 30 days
Robert McAfee, MD
Former President of the American Medical
Association, Retired Surgeon
Maine Medical Center
On behalf of everyone at Lunder-Dineen, we express our sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Bob McAfee. We mourn the loss of a valued and respected member of our Advisory Committee and staunch supporter of Lunder-Dineen.
His surgical career showed him the value of each of our programs, but he had a particular interest in the Time To Ask program. Dr. McAfee had a steadfast commitment to healthcare and took on numerous leadership roles in his life. He was a strong and thoughtful voice in Maine and across the country.
In January 2024, patients at two locations of the Greater Portland Health care system (GPH) started self-screening for symptoms of unhealthy alcohol use. Lunder-Dineen provided iPads so patients can complete the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) as part of the intake process. We expect this easy-to-use tool to yield more routine screening along with more accurate responses with the intention of better overall health outcomes. Phase Two of this pilot will evaluate the process and expand.
Three-question test only takes about one minute to complete
All answers are completely confidential for use by healthcare providers only
Materials are in multiple languages to better serve the diverse Portland population
Materials are in multiple languages to better serve the diverse Portland population
Lunder-Dineen presents at conferences and events to share information and data about Time to Ask. Our goal is to enhance and inspire the entire nursing community.
Here's where we were in 2023.
In 2023, Lunder-Dineen launched the fourth iteration of its course Foundations of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This free learning opportunity is part of Time to Ask and educates healthcare providers about MI and why it is an essential skill. This two-part program offers context followed by live, virtual drop in practice sessions where attendees can practice their skills with colleagues and peers from across the health care community.
All learners complete an initial, easy to use, 30-minute web-based online module
Then they can register to be part of an interactive, peer-to-peer learning community to practice MI skills in real-world scenarios
Lunder-Dineen collaborated with the Health Education Training Institute (HETI) to develop this course
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for unhealthy alcohol use in adults age 18+, including pregnant people, in primary care settings
Primary care settings are often the only place many people receive health care guidance, especially in rural areas
Evidence shows that screening and interventions in primary care settings are effective at decreasing alcohol use and simply cutting back use can improve overall health
Primary care settings are often the only place many people receive health care guidance, especially in rural areas
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for unhealthy alcohol use in adults age 18+, including pregnant people, in primary care settings
Evidence shows that screening and interventions in primary care settings are effective at decreasing alcohol use and simply cutting back use can improve overall health
Congratulations,
Shawn!
Time to Ask Advisory Team member C. Shawn Yardley, MBA, received the Bernard Lown Alumni Humanitarian Award from the University of Maine. This honor recognizes people who serve their communities and beyond with a focus on saving lives, relieving suffering, and promoting human dignity. We are grateful for Shawn's 10 year commitment and service to the Time to Ask Program.
Learn More About This AwardCongratulations,
Shawn!
Time to Ask Advisory Team member C. Shawn Yardley, MBA, received the Bernard Lown Alumni Humanitarian Award from the University of Maine. This honor recognizes people who serve their communities and beyond with a focus on saving lives, relieving suffering, and promoting human dignity. We are grateful for Shawn's 10 year commitment and service to the Time to Ask Program.
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