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.
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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
Customizable Tools
Downloadable and customizable tools and templates for strengthening opioid safety