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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/substance-use-resources/environmental-scan/substance-use-tools/guide
March 01, 2024 - tools related to both the prevention of and response to overdose, as any patient receiving MAT is at risk … Conditions —those related to the screening and treatment of common comorbid medical conditions, such as risk … Screening for Substance Use Disorders/Opioid Use Disorder —those that identify patients with or at risk … worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/implement-mat-for-oud/referrals-and-care-coordination
December 01, 2023 - Their treatment may be disrupted, increasing the risk of resumed substance use, overdose, and death. … Maintaining continuity of treatment is critical to avoid recurrence of use and the risks that come with … Individuals With OUD
Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Conditions
Suicidality
Risk … Plans for Recurrence of Use
Prevention and Response to Recurrence of Use
Overdose Risk
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/implementing-treatment/community-resources-and-recovery-supports
January 01, 2025 - no single rating service to vouch for the quality or effectiveness of these apps, and there can be risks … Engaging Patients in Treatment for OUD
Pharmacotherapy
Mitigating Overdose Risk
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/implementing-treatment/suicidality
January 01, 2024 - For patients whose suicide risk assessment indicates moderate to high risk, providers deliver brief interventions … Suicide Risk Assessment: If a patient is at a significantly elevated risk for suicide, conduct a suicide … risk assessment. … Don't think that suicide risk is fixed. … Resources
Risk and Protective Factors/Warning Signs
Risk and
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/what-not-do
June 01, 2022 - Suicidality Don’t think that suicide risk is fixed. … Risk of suicide may fluctuate over time depending on life stressors, so it is important to frequently … Don’t assume that screening is the only way to identify patients at risk for suicide. … Risk of Infectious Diseases Don’t forget to assess patients’ risk for infectious disease at the beginning … The risks of returning to substance use change over the course of recovery and a patient’s stressors,
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/workforce-innovation-behavioral-health-integration-insights-idaho-health
October 28, 2024 - provide immediate/same-day access to medical, behavioral health, and clinical pharmacy services in the at-risk … This interdisciplinary collaboration enhances medication management and reduces the risk of adverse drug … Diversifying services and revenue streams help mitigate risks and enhances financial resilience.
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January 01, 2021 - use while breastfeeding. 7 Of note, discontinuation of MOUD during pregnancy is not advised due to risks … they also help avoid repeated withdrawal episodes in both the patient and the fetus, and reduce the risks … Once the patient delivers her baby, the mother will be at elevated risk for recurrence of use 11 and … They also need to know the common risk factors for prescription drug misuse among adolescents and use … Socioeconomic risk factors for fatal opioid overdoses in the United States: Findings from the Mortality
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January 01, 2019 - monoproduct or buprenorphine/naloxone combination) and form (i.e., tablet, film, or LAI), balance the risks … There is also a significant risk of diversion with the oral formulations of buprenorphine. … five-step process for shared decision making that uses dialogue to compare the benefits, harms, and risks … What is the SUBLOCADE® REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy)? … Welcome to the BRIXADI REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy).
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/avoiding-common-pitfalls
January 01, 2013 - Mitigating Overdose Risk Don't create barriers to access of naloxone. … The risks of returning to substance use change over the course of recovery and a patients stressors, … Don't think that suicide risk is fixed. … Risk of suicide may fluctuate depending on life stressors, so it is important to frequently rescreen … Don't assume that screening is the only way to identify patients at risk for suicide.
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/opioid-use-disorder/implement-mat-for-oud/treatment-approaches
January 01, 2020 - co-occurring behavioral health disorders , infectious diseases , or chronic pain and increased risk … should seek training on the clinical challenges of opioid dependence in pregnancy to understand the risks … They also need to know the common risk factors for prescription drug misuse among adolescents and use … With Chronic Pain
Individuals with chronic noncancer pain treated with opioids are at higher risk … All individuals with opioid use disorder face this risk, but patients in rural areas are at increased
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February 01, 2025 - Reduction Strategies
Opioid use can cause serious health effects, including death, so reducing risk … ; Phlebotomy skills to avoid accessing arteries; Safe disposal of syringes; Sexual health to reduce risk … offering a range of medications to their patients and provide information on the costs, benefits, and risks … Other considerations include required visit frequency and risk of diversion. … inductions have usually been performed in the office and monitored by medical personnel to reduce the risk
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January 01, 2012 - procedures in other outpatient settings, it is important for patients and providers to understand the risks … If providers continue to increase the dose of opioids to overcome this blockade, patients may be at risk … Individuals With OUD
Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Conditions
Suicidality
Risk … Plans for Recurrence of Use
Prevention and Response to Recurrence of Use
Overdose Risk
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January 01, 2021 - information regularly to reassess whether additional measures or strategies need to be implemented for risk … Often, the opioid misuse poses the greatest immediate threat to the patient's life because of the risk … Reduce Risks of Diversion
Signs of medication diversion may include patients reporting lost or … Switch to LAI Buprenorphine: Injectable formulations of buprenorphine can eliminate the risk of diversion … Engaging Patients in Treatment for OUD
Pharmacotherapy
Mitigating Overdose Risk
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/implementing-treatment/care-coordination-and-patient-referral-sources
January 01, 2021 - Their treatment may be disrupted, increasing the risk of resumed substance use, overdose, and death. … Maintaining continuity of treatment is critical to avoid recurrence of use and the risks that come with … for an SUD, were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of their crime. 7 The highest risk … times more likely to die of an opioid overdose compared to the general population. 8 This heightened risk … Engaging Patients in Treatment for OUD
Pharmacotherapy
Mitigating Overdose Risk
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/behavioral-health-and-primary-care/implementing-plan/establish-protocols
January 01, 2024 - , including pregnant/postpartum patients) Grade B Older adults (65 years and older) Grade I Suicide Risk … The provider reviews the screening results to assess patient risk level and assigns the patient to an … Using registry data, they developed predictive risk modeling to inform depression treatment plans. … connecting to social supports
Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks … Screening and Interventions for Social Risk Factors: A Technical Brief to Support the U.S.
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/quick-start-guide
January 01, 2021 - This lack of awareness puts them at particularly high risk for overdose. 8 In addition, nearly 63% of … There is also a significant risk of diversion with the oral formulations of buprenorphine. … Your goal should be to inform the person about the benefits and risks associated with MOUD treatment … patient's psychosocial situation, co-occurring disorders, and opportunities for treatment retention versus risks … , the harm caused by untreated opioid use disorder can outweigh these risks." 19 This flowchart from
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January 01, 2020 - Poor
control puts the individual at risk for complications including renal failure, blindness, and … There is no need for risk adjustment for this intermediate outcome. … Risk Adjustment:
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National Quality Strategy Priorities:
Effective Communication … Health Plan, Integrated Delivery System
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August 01, 2025 - Documentation of dialogue with the patient about the benefits of having a shared record, discussion of any risks
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/news/opioid-epidemic-and-covid-19-pandemic-deepening-disparities
December 23, 2020 - racism, discrimination, poverty, lack of access to quality healthcare) contribute to both increased risk … of substance use and overdose, and to preexisting chronic conditions that increase risk of poor COVID … Academies workshop series discusses how social determinants of health have disproportionately increased risk … Americans with substance use disorder (SUD), especially those with opioid use disorder, have the highest risk
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/news-and-events/calendar/event/23088
January 29, 2025 - appropriate substance use treatment supports and health care services — represents an opportunity to reduce risk … the role that integrated opioid use disorder (OUD) and infectious disease care can play in reducing risk … Discuss increased risk for infections among people with OUD.