Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ► New Interactive Training Tool on Safe Opioid Use

New Interactive Training Tool on Safe Opioid Use

Pathways to Safer Opioid Use

Adverse drug events (ADEs) are the largest contributor to hospital-related complications and account for more than 3.5 million physician office visits each year. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention (ADE Action Plan), which targets opioids as a significant contributor to ADEs.

The new, interactive training tool, “Pathways to Safer Opioid Use,” teaches health care providers how to implement opioid-related recommendations from the ADE Action Plan, and patient-centered strategies to communicate the safe use of opioids in managing chronic pain.

Continuing medical education (CME) is available to participants who complete the course.

To launch the course, visit: http://health.gov/hcq/training.asp#pathways. 

Additional Resources:

• The Effectiveness and Risks of Long-term Opioid Treatment of Chronic Pain a research summary by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• Learn more about how to improve primary care. Visit AHRQ’s Prevention & Chronic Care Program
• Sign up for ODPHP’s Learning Listserv Interested in learning more about ODPHP learning tools and continuing education? Join the eLearning mailing list. ODPHP’s eLearning courses help health professionals, students, and community leaders acquire the skills they need to improve the Nation’s health.