Responsible controlled substance and opioid prescribing is critical to ensure the safe and ethical use of these medications. Responsible prescribing involves the judicious evaluation of patients’ medical conditions, pain management needs, and the consideration of nonopioid alternatives before prescribing opioids. Healthcare providers must adhere to strict guidelines and regulations to mitigate the risk of their misuse. Understanding federal regulations regarding these substances, recent changes outlined by the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, and the recommended standards of practice when prescribing controlled substances can deter prescription drug misuse.This activity bridges potential practice gaps when educating patients on the risks and benefits of opioid therapy, monitoring for signs of misuse or addiction, and implementing strategies to prevent overdose and diversion. This activity presents best practices when prescribing controlled substances for legitimate medical reasons and helps interprofessional healthcare team members understand their roles in safe prescribing and preventing the misuse of these medications.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/131263
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 3.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 3.0 hours
Nursing: 3.0 hours
Pharmacy: 3.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS)
ABIM - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABIM)
ABOHNS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABOHNS)
ABA - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABA)
ABTS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Patient Safety