Provider Education & Requirements for Opioid Prescriptions

Leung, Lawrence J

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Provider Education & Requirements for Opioid Prescriptions

Leung, Lawrence J

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Nationally, there has been a surge in the opioid prescription crisis with associated overdose deaths. Vermont is no exception, with increasing opioid overdose related deaths within the last 10 years. A sample (n=111) of opioid addiction patients at the Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) have demonstrated that 25% have their initial use due to provider prescription. New Vermont regulations to decrease opioid prescriptions are inefficient. The goal of this project is to implement a streamlined intervention to improve provider education and comfort regarding new Vermont state opioid prescribing regulations.