Establishing a Robust Pain Management Initiative Within Your Hospital

by Maya Labat | Jun 15, 2021

Established in 2014, the Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville initially intended to improve pain management within emergency settings. PAMI has since expanded to address pain management needs...

Opioid Stewardship Measurement Implementation Guide

by Maya Labat | Jun 15, 2021

The American Hospital Association has developed an Opioid Stewardship Measurement Implementation Guide as a companion piece to the Stem the Tide: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic toolkit. Developed through rigorous research and collaboration with leading experts, the...

Naloxone Saves (Co-Prescribing Naloxone is a Best Practice)

by Maya Labat | Jun 11, 2021

Save a Life! Prescribe Naloxone With Every Opioid! On average, more than 90 Americans die by opioid overdose every day Make prescribing naloxone a UNIVERSAL PRACTICE, with every opioid prescription.

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for High Risk COVID Patients

by Maya Labat | May 27, 2021

Since their initial emergency authorization in November, monoclonal antibodies have been an important weapon in the fight against COVID-19. These products have proven to be effective at preventing hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 in some of the highest risk...

COVID-19 Vaccines and People of Color

by Maya Labat | May 14, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized two vaccines to protect against COVID-19, and vaccinations of the public have begun. People of color might have particular concerns about the vaccines’ safety and effectiveness. Although Black, Hispanic, Native...