Opioid Crisis

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The Opioid Epidemic: Empowering Community Action

This video segment was produced as part of ‘The Opioid Epidemic: Empowering Community Action’ a news and current affairs-style program designed to raise awareness of effective practices communities are using to stem and reverse the epidemic produced in collaboration by the AMA Alliance (AMAA) and ITN Productions. The program aims to highlight the commitment of the government agencies, nonprofits, universities, and AMA Alliance community to work towards solutions on the most pressing issues in addressing solutions for patients enhancing comprehensive treatment and support for substance use disorders.

Resources

ENA Resources
  • Topic Brief: Implementing Non-Pharmacologic Pain Management Alternatives in the Emergency Department: This topic brief provides emergency nurses with current information regarding nurse-initiated, non-pharmacologic methods to address pain in the ED to reduce opioid use and overdose deaths. Click here to view the topic brief
  • Toolkit: Naloxone Education: This toolkit was designed for emergency nurses and providers, and includes the necessary resources to educate patients and family members about opioid overdose. Click here to view the toolkit
  • Poster: Naloxone Kits Available Here: This poster provides information on how to intervene and assist someone suspected of an opioid overdose and informs others that Naloxone kits are available upon request. Click here to view the poster
  • Pamphlet: Opioid Safety: This pamphlet provides information for patients and families on how to recognize and manage an opioid overdose. Click here to view the pamphlet
  • Poster: Lend a Helping Hand: This poster provides information on how to intervene and assist someone suspected of an opioid overdose. Click here to view the poster