Course Code: REL-ALL-0-TCSPG
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify current clinical practice guidelines issued by the Tennessee Department of Health concerning the prescription and dispensing of opioid pain medication.
Recognize the controlled substance monitoring database (CSMD) used to access information about a person’s prescription drug history.
Outline:
Section 1: Controlled Substance Guidelines
Introduction
Facts About Pain Medication
State Guidance
Initiating Opioid Therapy for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
Before Prescribing Opioids
Appropriate Management
Preceding Principles
Risk Screening Tools
Goal Setting
Review
Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
Therapy for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
Principles for Prescribing
Opioid Initiation
Informed Consent and Treatment Agreement
Ongoing Non-Malignant Pain
Continuous Reassessment
Tapering and Discontinuation
Tapering Plan
Substance Use Disorder
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Specific Appendices
Dental Care Providers
Best Practices in Dental Pain Management
Pregnant Women
Pregnancy and Opioids
Controlled Substance Monitoring Database
Reporting and Monitoring
Dr. Patel’s Dilemma
Accessing the CSMD
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Dentist; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; 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.