Pain Management- Hydrocodone Lara Offenburger PA-C No Disclosures ©AAHCM
Inability to see specialists Tolerance Liability/Documentation Issues Diversion Logistical challenges of Triplicate medication ©AAHCM
Team up with Pain Management Specialists if possible Educate yourself on transportation options for the insurance plans in your area Use of longer acting opiates with short acting for breakthrough pain Always consider alternative therapy choices and document why/why not appropriate ©AAHCM
Liability and Documentation issues Use a Pain Management Model Monthly visits- Be Safe! Utilize state prescription drug tracking- profiles Know your state medical board’s documentation guidelines SAFE opiate prescribing CME ©AAHCM
Pain Management Model- random regular UDS/buccal swabs for tox Utilize DPS reports Have policies regarding early refills Have policies for “stolen” medications Opiate contract with patients ©AAHCM
Internal tracking with mailed rx Central Delivery Pharmacy Blister packs to monitor usage Appt Dates prior to refills for pill counts Mobile lab for UDS/buccal swabs Educate on yourself on false positives on tox Utilize Home Health Skilled nursing to obtain specimens on patients with indwelling or suprapubic catheters ©AAHCM
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