2020 PI Collaborative Series: Opioid Prescribing in Orthopedics - On Demand
During this series, we will look at issues facing health care organizations, such as improving care for patients with acute and chronic behavior health issues, reducing opioid prescribing in orthopedic procedures, improving the management of chronic COPD, and addressing acute care capacity constraints. All of these topics contribute to performance improvement.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
Learning Objectives
- Examine key concepts to reduce opioid use for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery
- Discover benefits of utilizing an opioid weaning protocol
Additional Information
Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Designation Statements:
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.20 CBRN
- 1.00 General CEU – Attendance