This video introduces advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP) to the 2018 Washington opioid prescribing requirements. Washington regulations require ARNPs to complete a one hour continuing medical education (CME) course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this video along with its accompanying CME quiz meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Prescription Opioids
Osteopathic Physician and Osteopathic Physician Assistant Opioid Prescribing Webinar CE Quiz
This on-line quiz allows practitioners to collect continuing medical education (CME) credit for watching the video about the Washington opioid prescribing requirements for osteopathic physicians and physician assistants. Washington regulations require osteopathic practitioners to complete a one hour CME course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this quiz along with its accompanying video meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Opioid Prescribing Webinar- Osteopathic Physician and Osteopathic Physicians Assistant
This video introduces practitioners to the 2018 Washington opioid prescribing requirements for osteopathic physicians and physician assistants. Washington regulations require osteopathic practitioners to complete a one hour continuing medical education (CME) course on the new requirements in order to prescribe opioids and this video along with its accompanying CME quiz meet the CME requirements. Continue reading
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Training and Technical Assistance Center
Website for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Training and Technical Assistance Center (PDMP-TTAC) at Brandeis University. The PDMP-TTAC collects up to date information on the PDMPs operating across the country and provides technical assistance to states, federal partners and stakeholders Continue reading
Opioid Taper Decision Tool
A toolkit prepared by the Veterans Health Administration to help primary care providers manage opioid tapering in their practices. It includes steps to take before beginning a taper including assessing the patient for conditions that might complicate the tapering process and communicating directly with the patient about opioid safety and tapering options. Continue reading
My Pain Medication: Am I at Risk for an Accidental Drug Poisoning?
A patient brochure from the Veterans Health Administration educating patients about the risks of accident drug poisoning from prescription opioids. Using a true/false question format, it addresses the myth that prescription opioids when used as prescribed do not pose a risk of accidental poisoning. Part of a series of resources about opioid safety for patients from the Veterans Health Administration.
Funding Source: Veterans Health Administration
Tapering Toolkit Provider Resources
This 2016 toolkit from Partnership Health Plan of California provides guidance for providers seeking to engage their patients in a step-wise, physician directed tapering of their opioid dose. The toolkit has 4 sections: how to identify candidates for tapering, how to collaboratively set a tapering plan with the patient, how to manage the tapering process and complications, and advice on planning for special situations Continue reading
Comparison of Opioid Prescribing by Dentists in the United States and England
Report of a study comparing opioid prescribing rates in 2016 by dentists in the United States and England. The authors found that the proportion of prescriptions written by US dentists was 37 times greater than the proportion written by English dentists.
Funding Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Institutes of Health
Prescription Opioids for Surgical Pain
The Washington Department of Health developed these patient education guides in conjunction with the implementation of new opioid prescribing guidelines in the state. This patient guide discusses prescription opioids for surgical pain.
Funding Source: Washington Department of Health
Prescription Opioids for Subacute Pain
The Washington Department of Health developed these patient education guides in conjunction with the implementation of new opioid prescribing guidelines in the state. This patient guide discusses prescription opioids for sub acute pain lasting 6 to 12 weeks.
Funding Source: Washington Department of Health