Resources
Opioid Education: What You Need to Know
Event Description: In this session, participants will learn what opioids are and the different types that define them, the benefits and dangers of opioid use and the metabolic impact of opioids on older adults such as mobility, increased falls etc. The side effects of opioids and the signs of overdose in addition to the benefits […]
Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Rescue
In this session, attendees will learn key information about opioid use prevention, national and state (Louisiana) opioid overdose data, how to correctly use NARCAN (Naloxone) and Good Samaritan Laws specific to Louisiana. The presenter will also provide resources for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment in Louisiana and answer questions from attendees.
Opioid Stewardship Measurement Implementation Guide
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 new measurement implementation guide provides an effective and actionable list of measures to implement best practices using data, address […]
Aches and Pains Non-Opioid Options
Are you experiencing aches and pain? Patient-facing resource.
Alliant HQIC Newsletter – April 2024
In This Issue: Upcoming Educational Events Expert Insights and Resources on: Behavioral Health and Opioid Stewardship Antibiotic Stewardship Adverse Drug Events NHSN and Infection Prevention Sepsis Patient Safety Readmissions/Care Transitions Health Equity High Reliability Organization Best Practices Corner Success Stories
Alliant QIN-QIO Newsletter – April 2024
In This Issue: News from CMS Register for Upcoming Events Leadership Lesson: Advice from the Frontlines Resources and Information on: COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness Opioid Utilization and Misuse Patient Safety Training Chronic Disease Care Coordination and Partnerships for Community Health Immunization BFAC
A Deeper Dive into Opioid and Antipsychotic Medication Adverse Drug Events
The is Learning Action Network event will take you through the most common ADEs and their risk factors for opioid and antipsychotic medications. Case studies will be discussed to help hone your skills for identifying ADEs.
Opioid Overdose Prevention & Naloxone Training
This session will provide an overview of the opioid crisis in North Carolina and how communities are responding. This session will also review administration of the overdose reversal agent, naloxone, and where individuals can access naloxone.