Zaller, N., & Brinkley-Rubinstein, L. (2020). MOUD Provision in Correctional Settings During Time of COVID-19: Prevention and Solutions. Journal of addiction medicine, 14(6), e290–e292. https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000000758 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33021554/ 

This article discusses the importance of not allowing the standard of care for MOUD to become lower due to COVID-19’s effects in prisons and jails. Some possible ways to continue with treatment were identified, including shorter OUD screening, medications being delivered to individuals’ cells or in a staggered way, and telemedicine where possible. 

Bottom Line: The COVID-19 pandemic had the potential to decrease the level of care for MOUD treatment and this article outlines multiple ways to ensure treatment standards.