Michigan Safer Opioid Prescribing Toolkit
We designed this toolkit to provide Michigan providers with one website for the most up-to-date resources, guidelines, and strategies for managing acute and chronic pain. It is a collection of resources from various organizations on specific topics. Browse the topics below for information on prescribing, pain management, and resources you can give to patients.
Background on Opioid Use, Pain, and Pain Management
This section contains general information on pain and pain management, and an overview on treating patients with chronic pain.
Background
This section contains general information on pain and pain management, and an overview on treating patients with chronic pain.
Pain Management
Refer to these resources on prescribing guidelines when considering prescribing opioids for chronic pain, as well as find information on tapering for patients already using opioids.
Treatment & Harm Reduction
When treating patients with chronic opioid use and/or a chronic opioid use disorder, refer to these resources on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), naloxone, and linkages to mental health and substance abuse services.
Post-Overdose Care in the ED
Post-opioid overdose information and resources specifically tailored toward clinicians and patients in an emergency department setting.
Special Topics & Populations
Not all patients and populations with acute and/or chronic pain are alike. This section contains resources and considerations when managing pain in special populations or circumstances.
Resources for Nurses
Resources and tools for non-prescribing nurses. If you are an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), please look in the “Just-In-Time Tools” and “Management Strategies” sections.
Michigan Laws & Policies Pertaining to Opioid Prescribing and Managing Chronic Pain Patients
Information for patients and providers on Michigan-specific and national opioid-related laws and regulations.
Just-in-Time Tools
Use these just-in-time tools and resources — like screening and assessment tools, pain management agreements — to help guide your clinical practice.
Watch this quick how-to toolkit walkthrough!
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