Opioid Safety Toolkit for Emergency Departments
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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
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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