Terri Vidals
Terri Vidals
Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll
Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll
Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll
Tuesday 29th March 2022
Explore how the Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll recognizes hospitals fighting the opioid epidemic with Terri Vidals and Alex.
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Get the buttons here!Cal Hospital Compare: Honoring Hospitals Fighting the Opioid Crisis
While half of our hospitals doesn't seem like a lot, it's really incredible again to see this growth year over year.
Imagine a healthcare system where hospitals are celebrated for their relentless efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. In this episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights', host Terri Vidals sits down with Alex to discuss the impactful Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll program. This initiative shines a spotlight on hospitals making significant strides in opioid stewardship, encouraging them to accelerate their efforts and acknowledging their successes.
Terri and Alex dive into the details of the medication-assisted treatment program for opioid use disorder, a groundbreaking initiative that allows providers to start treatment while patients are still hospitalized. They also explore how hospitals can achieve various tiers of recognition, including the coveted 'most improved' category. But it's not just about accolades. This program provides a quality improvement roadmap and measurement tool that spans all departments, focusing on process-oriented care and specific domains of opioid stewardship.
Terri and Alex also touch on the importance of implementing naloxone distribution programs within hospitals, addressing staff burnout and isolation, and prioritizing changes in electronic health records to better manage opioid stewardship. Through engaging conversations with subject matter experts, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration for healthcare professionals looking to make a difference.
Whether you're a hospital administrator, a healthcare worker, or someone interested in the fight against the opioid crisis, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable steps.