Macia Drummond, PhD, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Macia Drummond, holding a PhD in nursing from Molloy University, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Brooklyn, NY. Her praxis spans over twenty years, encompassing roles as director of weekend operations at a large nonprofit home care agency. Her diverse expertise intertwines clinical acumen with a profound understanding of administrative leadership. This merger aims to reform norms in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction and enhance clinical provider and emergency room practices in assessing, treating, and referring individuals with opioid use disorder.

Her research focus extends to policy restructuring, advocating for innovative strategies such as “OUD algorithms” to facilitate transitions beyond addiction. Dr. Drummond’s steadfast commitment to patient-centered care underscores enduring positive outcomes, driven by meticulous data assessments. Her approach emphasizes not only clinical excellence but also systemic improvements, ensuring a holistic transformation in opioid addiction care pathways.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Macia Drummond has employment relationships with NY Psychotherapy and Counseling Center and VNS Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Macia Drummond is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’, and the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State.