OFR Resources

These new OFR tools provide practical recommendations to help communities plan, implement, and evaluate OFRs based on a strong foundation of collaboration, data collection, and prevention. They are designed for multiple audiences, including public health, public safety, criminal justice, drug treatment, and social services.

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From The Field

“Change Happens at the Speed of Trust”: OFR Forum Raises Profile of Winning Strategy in Battle Against Substance Abuse

Publication — 4/16/2021

10 Tips to Facilitate a Successful Overdose Fatality Review

Publication — 3/2/2022

As Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Circle Widens, Ripple Effects Intersect in Pennsylvania County

Publication — 10/18/2021

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Social Determinants of Health

Online Resource — 1/26/2021

Changes Spurred by OFR Team Transform Battle Against Substance Use in Winnebago County

Publication — 12/20/2021

Coordinator's Meeting Preparation Checklist

Publication — 7/20/2020

COSSAP Overdose Fatality Reviews and COVID-19 Virtual Case Review Meetings

Report — 4/20/2020

COSSAP Webinar: Next-of-Kin Interviews

Webinar — 3/16/2022

COSSAP Webinar: OFR Evaluation: Resources and Practical Steps for Implementation

Webinar — 8/17/2022

COSSAP Webinar: Understanding and Addressing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Stigma Among Public Health and Public Safety Professionals

Webinar — 10/24/2022

Demonstration for OFR Data System: How to enter a new case and learn what the color codes means?

Video — 9/26/2022

Demonstration for OFR Data System: How to find and update an existing case?

Video — 9/26/2022

Demonstration for OFR Data System: How to find my OFR Data System Project?

Video — 9/26/2022

Demonstration for OFR Data System: What else is on the project home page?

Video — 9/26/2022

Embedding Self-Care Throughout the Overdose Fatality Review Process

Publication — 10/20/2022

Evaluation Profile for Overdose Fatality Reviews

Report — 9/1/2021

From the Field: Indiana’s OFR Statute Language

Online Resource — 7/1/2020

From the Field: Overdose Fatality Review, Indiana Department of Health

Online Resource — 1/15/2021

From the Field: Traumatic Brain Injury and Opioid Use Toolkit

Online Resource — 10/19/2020

From the Field: Violence and Injury Prevention Program, Utah Department of Health

Online Resource — 1/15/2021

From the Field: Winnebago County Overdose Fatality Review Team, Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Online Resource — 1/15/2021

From the Field: Approaching OFR Partners

Report — 1/27/2021

From the Field: Investigation and Certification of Drug Toxicity Deaths Training

Webinar — 2/8/2021

From the Field: OFR Project Management Template

Report — 1/27/2021

From the Field: OFR Project Management Tool Demonstration

Video — 1/27/2021

From the Field: OFR Project Management Tool Instructions

Report — 1/27/2021

From the Field: OFR Timeline Samples

Report — 1/27/2021

From the Field: Opioid Fatality Review Boards: State Laws

Report — 12/10/2020

From the Field: Sample Facilitator Job Description

Publication — 5/5/2021

From the Field: Sample New Member Packet

Report — 5/13/2021

From the Field: Utah’s OFR Statute Language

Online Resource — 7/1/2020

Guidance for Facilitators: Beyond Facilitation—The Cultivation of an Overdose Fatality Review Team

Publication — 7/14/2021

How to Get Set Up with REDCap

Video — 10/29/2020

Just Partnerships to Enhance Overdose Fatality Review

Podcast — 2/19/2021

Law Enforcement's and First Responders' Roles in Overdose Prevention—Deflection and Overdose Fatality Review

Webinar — 5/18/2022

Model Overdose Fatality Review Teams Act

Report — 2/17/2021

Multiple Perspectives on Overdose Fatality Reviews

Webinar — 7/27/2021

New to OFRs Affinity Group

Webinar — 2/15/2022

New to OFRs Affinity Group: Collect Your OFR Data

Video — 6/7/2022

New to OFRs Affinity Group: Facilitate Your OFR Meeting

Video — 5/10/2022

New to OFRs Affinity Group: Plan Your OFR Meeting

Video — 4/12/2022

New to OFRs Affinity Groups: Building a Recommendation Plan

Video — 7/5/2022

Next-of-Kin Interviews: A Practitioner’s Guide to Implementation

Toolkit — 3/22/2022

Office for Victims of Crime: The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

Online Resource — 1/15/2021

OFR Data System REDCap Project Overview

Video — 10/29/2020

OFR Facilitation Checklist

Publication — 3/31/2022

OFR Welcome Remarks

Video — 11/1/2022

One-on-One With Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA)

Podcast — 3/11/2021

Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) and COVID-19 Response

Webinar — 5/7/2020

Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Data System Guidance, Version 2.0

Report — 11/9/2022

Overdose Fatality Review (OFR): Recruit Your OFR Team

Webinar — 3/15/2022

Overdose Fatality Review Mentor Program Relaunch Overview

Webinar — 9/21/2022

Overdose Fatality Review Teams Literature Review

Publication — 2/19/2021

Overdose Fatality Review Teams: Partnerships with PDMPs

Meeting Presentation — 8/11/2020

Overdose Fatality Review Teams: Partnerships with PDMPs

Webinar — 8/11/2020

Overdose Fatality Review: A Practitioner's Guide to Implementation

Report — 9/1/2020

Overdose Fatality Review: National Standards

Report — 6/30/2022

Overdose Fatality Review: National Standards

Webinar — 4/20/2022

Overdose Response Strategy (ORS)

Online Resource — 12/15/2020

Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) Program Overview

Publication — 9/20/2020

Partnerships for Prevention: Overdose Fatality Review 101

Webinar — 1/16/2020

Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) Toolkit, Draft Version 2.0

Report — 3/15/2020

Rural-focused OFR Webinar

Webinar — 8/24/2020

Sample Checklist: OFR Launch

Publication — 7/21/2020

Sample Interview Questions: Facilitator Role

Publication — 5/7/2021

Sample List: Facilitator Qualities

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample Template: Meeting Minutes

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Agency-Specific Data Elements

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Case Summary Outline

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Confidentiality Agreement

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Confidentiality Agreement and Review Sign-In Sheet

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Governing Committee Report Outline

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Interagency Data Sharing Agreement

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Meeting Ground Rules

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Members' Guide to Collecting Case Information

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: OFR Agenda

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: OFR Case Email

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: OFR Recruiting Letter

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: OFR Two-Week Reminder Email

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Recommendation Work Plan

Publication — 7/22/2020

Sample: Summary Data Report

Publication — 7/22/2020

Self-Care and Bereavement Support Throughout the Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Process

Webinar — 7/20/2022

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Overcoming Stigma, Ending Discrimination Webcast

Webinar — 3/28/2018

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Why Addiction is a 'Disease' and Why It’s Important

Webinar — 4/26/2018

Success Story: Overdose Fatality Review Use of Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program Data

Webinar — 6/15/2022

Template: OFR Data Sharing Protocol

Publication — 7/22/2020

The 2019 Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) Cornerstone Report: Overdose Prevention Services in Jails

Publication — 10/28/2020

The NEW OFR Data System: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started

Video — 2/16/2022

Treatment Record Privacy Laws

Publication — 8/15/2020

Uncovering the Connection Between a History of Problematic Substance Use and Brain Injury Matters in Overdose Fatality Review

Webinar — 6/3/2021

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