To identify where are hospitals are, we adapted the Opioid Management Hospital Self-Assessment, developed by Cynosure Health and Cal Hospital Compare. The assessment is not a score, but measures progress. By using this tool we can identify where to provide resources and support to get your facility where it wants to go.
The links to the left describe status levels for each measure of the self-assessment.
Category 1: Safe & Effective Opioid Use
Category 2: Identification and Treatment
Category 3: Overdose prevention
Category 4: Cross Cutting Opioid Management Best Practices
Appropriate Opioid Discharge Prescribing Guidelines
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program
Timely Follow Up Care
Naloxone Education & Distribution Program
In Montana, community naloxone distribution, i.e. without a prescription, is limited to pharmacists under the statewide standing order. This is a great opportunity to partner with your local pharmacists!
Organizational Infrastructure
Address Stigma with Physicians & Staff
Patient & Family Engagement
A sample annual survey to support your hospital’s education efforts
Short and impactful videos from Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.
Alida E. Merritt, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CIC: AlidaMerritt@bitterroothealth.org
Alida E. Merritt, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CIC: AlidaMerritt@bitterroothealth.org
Several Resources listed are housed in CL/IC. CL/IC is the education platform for the Convergence/Cynosure HQIC. All hospitals participating in the MT HQIC receive free access to these modules and resources.
Log in and choose “Enroll Now” for access!
Tip: Watch the Discovery Tool Instructional Video!
