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A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that overall, opioid prescribing is significantly higher among primary care providers in rural counties than in urban counties. This report analyzed prescribing rates among primary care providers in the United States between January 2014 and March 2017. While all areas experienced “substantial decreases in prescribing” over this time period, the analysis revealed that patients in the most rural counties had an 87 percent higher chance of receiving an opioid prescription than those living in the most urban counties.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the final three modules in the Applying CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids interactive online training series for healthcare providers. The latest modules focus on Opioid Use and Pregnancy, Motivational Interviewing, and Collaborative Patient-Provider Relationship in Opioid Clinical Decision Making. In these self-paced modules, providers will learn about opioid considerations in pregnancy, patient-centered communication practices, and approaches to shared opioid decision-making. Each module includes clinical scenarios, knowledge feedback prompts and a resource library to enhance learning.
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The Perinatal Substance Use Task Force of the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (IPQIC) has completed a toolkit for hospitals addressing substance use during pregnancy and the impact on the newborn. Over the last two years, 29 hospitals have been testing different screening and treatment protocols, algorithms and educational materials, and developing associated resources. The toolkit is based on the experience and expertise of the hospitals and is ready for hospitals across Indiana interested in addressing substance use. The toolkit covers initial screening during prenatal visits, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment protocols, discharge planning and community resources and supports for the woman and similar processes for the infant. All materials are available at https://www.in.gov/laboroflove/208.htm.
Altarum, a not-for-profit research and consulting organization, is accepting grant applications from organizations that are planning, starting, or are in the early stages of implementing a peer recovery support program. Each selected organization will be matched with a mentor — an experienced program that will provide consultation and support to startup programs and sustain emerging ones, learn and apply best practices in peer support in criminal justice settings, and build partnerships, infrastructure, and resources. The application, due Feb. 8, can be accessed here. The project is supported by a federal grant funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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