The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared a 2017 review of opioid related policies in all 50 states to assist decision makers in evaluating what additional programmatic and policy actions they might want to adopt. This appendix to the report lists state opioid prescribing regulations and guidelines.
50 State Review on Opioid Related Policy
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared this 2017 review of opioid-related policies in all 50 states to assist decision-makers in evaluating what additional programmatic and policy actions they might want to adopt. The report includes several appendices with additional information.
FAQs: Prehospital Opioid/Opiate Overdose Reporting for Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions to explain the state requirement that first responders — including fire, emergency medical services, and law enforcement — report suspected opioid overdoses, suspected opioid overdose deaths, and doses of naloxone administered.
FAQs: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions to explain the state requirement that health care providers report cases of neonatal opioid withdrawal (or neonatal abstinence syndrome) as part of the state’s enhanced opioid surveillance.
FAQs: Naloxone
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions about the state’s naloxone distribution program and the requirement that health care providers and first responders report naloxone dispensing and administration.
FAQs: Medical Examiners – Laboratory Toxicology Surveillance Panel
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
As part of Arizona’s enhanced opioid surveillance, the Arizona Department of Health Services laboratory tests blood samples collected from individuals with suspected opioid overdoses. The laboratory performs a qualitative analysis to detect standard narcotics, opioids, fentanyl
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control – EPCS Steps for Prescribers
Source: HealthCurrent
Arizona adopted a law requiring all Arizona health care providers to use electronic prescribing for all Schedule II controlled substances by January 1, 2020. This one page document lists the steps prescribers need to take to implement electronic prescribing in their practices.
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control – Frequently Asked Questions
Source: HealthCurrent
Arizona adopted a law requiring all Arizona health care providers to use electronic prescribing for all Schedule II controlled substances by January 1, 2020. This 2 page document answers frequently asked questions about the electronic prescribing program.
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control – HER Vendor Cost Sheet
Source: Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control - HER Vendor Cost Sheet
Arizona adopted a law requiring all Arizona health care providers to use electronic prescribing for all Schedule II controlled substances by January 1, 2020. This one page document summarizes costs associated with adopting electronic prescribing of controlled substances in the most widely
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control – An Arizona Campaign to Increase the E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Source: HealthCurrent
Arizona adopted a law requiring all Arizona health care providers to use electronic prescribing for all Schedule II controlled substances by January 1, 2020. This one page fact sheet explains the new requirement and describes the benefits of electronic prescribing.