Safe Opioid Prescribing

Provider Resources

Patient Resources

CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Clinical Documentation Tools for Prescribing Opioids for Long Term Use

CDC - Prescription Drug Overdose

CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Intake Forms

Example of Initial Pain Intake Form

Chronic Pain Follow-up Visit - Intake Form

Patient Assessment Tools

Brief Pain Inventory

Opioid Risk Tool

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9)

CSRS/Controlled Substances Resources

North Carolina Controlled Substance Report System (CSRS)

North Carolina Controlled Substance Report System (CSRS) - REGISTER

<Your Hospital> Emergency Department Controlled Substances Prescribing Protocol

NC Board of Pharmacy - Controlled Substances FAQ

Opioid Conversion Calculator - GlobalRPh

<Hospital> Opioid Conversion Chart

 

 

Pain Management Videos

About Opioids

Opioid Controversy

Making Your Decision

Pain Agreements

Responsible Use

Side Effects - General

Stopping Opioids

Knowing the Difference

Addiction

Tolerance

Dependence

Storing Medications

Print Education Materials <for your hospital>

General Opioid Education

General Opioid Education (Spanish)

Comprehensive Opioid Education

Comprehensive Opioid Education (Spanish)

EXITCare Narcotic Withdrawal

EXITCare Narcotic Withdrawal (Spanish)

EXITCare Opioid Dependence

EXITCare Opioid Dependence (Spanish)

Miscellaneous Education Materials

FDA Disposal of Unused Medications

  • Medication take-back programs
  • Appropriate disposal at home
  • Medication disposal by flushing
  • <Your Hospital> Medication Disposal Instructions

Safe Storage

  • Appropriate medication storage