September is National Recovery Month — a time to recognize the more than 11 million Americans who are struggling with opioid addiction. This massive problem has grown exponentially over the years and, unfortunately, seems to be the new norm.
MEDITECH is working to support industry efforts to end the opioid epidemic. We know that organizations need support to help patient populations affected by substance abuse. Check out a few of our resources:
Standing on the front lines to fight the opioid battle
In this blog, read about my involvement with the CHIME opioid task force, which centers around the ability to determine vendor readiness, technology options, data sharing, and common alerts in healthcare technology.
Special Report: Strategies and challenges of managing the opioid crisis
Created by members of MEDITECH’s Nurse Advisory Committee, this special report provides a first hand account of the opioid epidemic.
Doctors hold the solution to the opioid crisis in our hands
On the MEDITECH blog, Bryan Bagdasian, MD, shares some of the ways that physicians can assess a patient for pain control.
The current state of the opioid crisis in the United States
MEDITECH partnered with HIMSS for this webinar featuring Dr. Upendra Thaker, MD, of Mount Nittany Medical Center. Dr. Thaker sheds some insight on the potential of the EHR to provide tools that can reduce opioid related harm and deaths, as well as improve the quality of life for patients suffering from substance abuse disorders.
MEDITECH integrates drug monitoring within Expanse to improve opioid prescribing
MEDITECH integrated one-tap access to state-regulated electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) that track controlled substance prescriptions, directly within MEDITECH Expanse.
CalvertHealth wins quality innovator award for opioid stewardship
CalvertHealth (Prince Frederick, MD) was recently named Health Quality Innovator for their collaborative Opioid Stewardship Program. Hear how they were recognized for implementing quality improvement strategies for better care, better population health, and lower costs.
Connect with us @MEDITECH and share your thoughts about National Recovery Month: #RecoveryMonth, #MEDITECH, @RecoveryMonth.
Interested in how nurses and nurse leaders can improve safety, even in the midst of the opioid epidemic? Read our special report.