In the midst of the national opioid epidemic, many organizations are still early in the development of their opioid stewardship efforts. Truman Medical Centers has empowered a leader within the Pharmacy team to expand the institutions pain management and opioid stewardship services. The pharmacist uses the EHR to review inpatient orders triggered by targeted drug reports, focusing on scheduled and long-acting opioid medications. This approach has led to safer administration of opioids and safer prescribing behaviors. Intermountain Healthcare has established a collaborative clinical/technical team focused on improving opioid safety across the organization. Multiple technical solutions have been or are being implemented.

 

These include interventions designed to: