• Diversion in the home-health and hospice setting
• Prescribing best practices for physicians and other LIPs
• Risks for overdose and naloxone prescribing / patient education
• Understanding people and populations at risk for OUD and early intervention strategies
“ It ’ s not a static problem , so we have to keep up ,” she says . “ We look at our topics in terms of a snapshot : what does the issue look like today ? It likely will be different in three months , and more so in six months . In addition to adding new elements , we are also going back in to make changes to the existing coursework if something of major significance happens .”
“ We went with two courses because we knew something was needed at a very general level , because of the ‘ everybody knows somebody ’ aspect of opioid addiction .”
Debbie Newsholme Senior Director of Content Operations for HealthStream
UPON COMPLETION , THOSE WHO HAVE TAKEN THE COURSE SHOULD HAVE MASTERY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS :
• Improved screening and diagnosis of opioid misuse and OUD
• Increased use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program ( PDMP ) in each state
• Early intervention plans for those at risk
• Increased referrals to a MAT program
• Improved collaboration between hospitals and community programs
• Evidence of follow-through for affected individuals according to CDC guidelines
“ The fluid nature and unpredictability of addiction make it a tough subject to study . Using all the data at hand and being able to adapt quickly to changes in the OUD landscape allows the coursework for healthcare professionals at every level to meet the need for awareness , patient support , and next steps ,” Newsholme says .
“ This is about creating knowledge and awareness within organizations and with providers ,” she says . “ Some knowledge is already there certainly , but this work will amplify it , and hopefully those who take the courses will share what they learn with family and friends . That way the information gets out into the community and provides information that is useful . We really see this as a social consciousness program , something that ’ s not meant to only stay within the four walls of a doctor ’ s office or healthcare facility .”
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