Outpatient Opioid Misuse: Risk Identification and Stratification

Course Code: REL-PAY-0-OOMRIS

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the prevalence of and risk factors for opioid misuse.
Identify evidence-based assessment tools to determine risks for individual patients.

Outline:
Section 1: The Opioid Epidemic

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Clinical Vignette: Meet Josephine

Understanding the Scope: Prevalence and Trends

Global Perspective

Policy Response: Safer Prescribing Practices

Opioid Overdose Triad

Opioid Overdose Risk Factors

Preventing Opioid Overdose: Naloxone and Safe Storage

Distinguishing Misuse, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), and Tolerance

Scope of the Problem

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Opioid Prescribing Precautions

Risk Factors for OUD and Overdose

General Risk Factors

History of Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders

Sleep-Disordered Respiratory Conditions

Renal and Hepatic Insufficiency

Pregnancy

Older Age

Adolescence

Prescribing Guidelines

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Opioid-Specific Risk Assessment in Practice

Overview of Risk Assessment Tools

The Opioid Risk Tool (ORT)

Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain - Revised (SOAPP®-R)

Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM™)

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Writer: Eric Hutto, DNP

Eric is a graduate of the University of South Florida School of Nursing and has experience in various clinical settings, including critical care and obstetrics. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgetown University, where he was recognized as a Pellegrino Student Scholar for his research in clinical bioethics. Eric also completed a fellowship at Duquesne University, which focused on applying genomics in nursing practice. His experiences drive his commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly Black Americans, through advocacy and evidence-based practices.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.