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Opioid Safety Toolkit

Resources and tools to help hospitals collaborate and implement impactful solutions for opioid safety.

Section Editors:   Darren Morris, MD, MBA, FACEP  Drew Fuller, MD, CPPS, MPH, FACEP

Section Sponsor:  EMA Safety Group

Opioid Safety Toolkit for Emergency Departments

Your Emergency Department is an critical resource for opioid safety and for engaging the opioid crisis. This toolkit is designed to help your hospital implement impactful solutions.

Key Components for Opioid Safety


1) Implement an Opioid Prescribing Guideline / Policy
        - 40% reduction in opioid prescribing demonstrated with clear clinical guidance

2) Establish Alternatives To Opioids (ALTO) Guidance 
       - Specific guidance for common complaints and options for additional therapies

3) Implement Screening, Intervention & Referral Policy, Process and Resources 
​         - ED specific process and tools (Under Development)

4) Implement a Naloxone Prescribing Policy
          - Establish policies/practices for consistent naloxone prescribing for "at risk" persons

5) Track Prescribing
          - Gain awareness of prescribing in your ED/hospital and share data with your teams



Safety Brief - Opioid Safety

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Customizable Tools


Downloadable and customizable tools and templates for strengthening opioid safety
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  1. ED Opioid Policy Guideline Template​
  2. Discharge Instructions Template - Safe Use of Prescription Opioids
  3. Discharge Instructions Template - Non-Opioid Therapies  

State Specific Resources 
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   Virginia Medical Society Guide

​   Maryland Hospital Association Opioid Resources

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