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OVERDOSE SOLUTIONS 2013
PROJECT LIFE LINEAN ACOPC INITIATIVESherry Rickard-Aasen
Initiative:
Project Life Line
Project Life Line
A community-based physician-pharmacist collaborative project to improve patient health through the adoption of practices and education that will lead to safe and more effective use of opioid prescriptions, and ultimately reduce overdose and overdose deaths.
Collaborative Partners• Allegheny County Overdose Prevention
Coalition• Select Giant Eagle, Walgreens and
Medicine Shoppe pharmacies • Pain Clinics, Internal Medicine and Family
Medicine Practices• Program Evaluation and Research Unit,
University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy• Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy• Prevention Point Pittsburgh
Essential Features
Physicians agree to:• Discuss risks for
overdose• Co-prescribe
naloxone with opioid scripts
Essential FeaturesPhysicians agree to:• Discuss risks
for overdose• Co-prescribe
naloxone with opioid scripts
Pharmacists trained to educate patients on:• Opioid safety• Overdose prevention• Signs of overdose• Use of rescue
naloxone
Project Life Line support materials which corroborate and reinforce education
Essential FeaturesPhysicians agree to:• Discuss risks for
overdose• Co-prescribe
naloxone with opioid scripts
Pharmacists trained to educate patients on: • Opioid safety• Overdose
prevention• Signs of overdose• Use of rescue
naloxone
Pharmacist CurriculumI. Understanding, Recognizing, and Treating the Disease StateII. Application of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to
Treatment (SBIRT) within PharmaciesIII. Legal, Medical, and Professional Responsibilities Associated
with Prescription OpiatesIV. Opioid Safety and Intranasal Naloxone
3.0
Credit
Hours
Project Life Line Website
Professional Reference Card
Patient Education BrochureOpioid Safety Checklist
Taking prescriptions properlyMixing prescriptions with AOD
Securing medicationsDisposing of Medications
Signs of Overdose
BreathingAppearance
ResponsivenessHeartbeat
Overdose Rescue Call 9-1-1Breathe to Keep AliveRescue with Naloxone
Naloxone What is it?How does Naloxone Work?
How do I use Naloxone?What to Expect after Rescuing with Naloxone?
Evaluation√ Continuing Education Assessments√ Number of Pharmacists Trained√ Number of Physician Partners√ Amount of Engagement Time with Student
Ambassadors√ Partner Feedback in Guided Interviews√ Number of Naloxone scripts written, filled and picked
up
3…2…1…Launch!
Visit us at:http://www.peru.pitt.edu/overdose/lifeline.html
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