PCSS-O.org
PCSS-O Core Curriculum
PCSS-O clinical experts have created a comprehensive course on opioid prescribing for primary care providers in the essential evidence-based clinical practices in treating chronic pain—with or without medications.
Vignettes and Modules
These online modules are designed to increase your:
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Understanding of the current state of opioid use disorder.
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Understanding of treatment issues for special populations.
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Ability to assess and treat patients.
Online Clinical Vignettes
http://pcss-o.org/online-clinical-vignettes/
Clinical Online Modules
http://pcss-o.org/modules/
Videos
The first video features several clinicians discussing the importance of medication assisted treatment in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXIpOaiaWHY&t=73s
The second video features Dr. Hillary Kunins discussing the opioid epidemic. In the video, Dr. Kunins compares the opioid epidemic to the early days treating HIV, and the need to get more clinicians involved in treatment. Dr. Kunins is an Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene where she leads the Department's Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use - Prevention, Care and Treatment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtGobTDBIwk
PCSS-O website and contact information
www.pcss-o.org
pcss-o@aaap.org
Recordings of Past Webinars:
"The Evolution of Pain Assessment Tools"
--Debra Drew, MS, ACNS-BC (retired), RN-BC (retired), AP-PMN
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Questions and Comments (coming soon!)
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"Pain Care Legislation and Public Policy"
--Michael Barnes, JD and Wade Delk, BA
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"Community in Crisis: A Collaborative Approach to Responding to the Opioid Epidemic"
--Ann Quinlan Colwell, PhD, RNC, AHNBC, DAAPM; Joseph Pino, MD, MHA; Olivia Herndon, MA
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Questions and Comments
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"Beyond the Opioids: What Matters Most to People Who Visit Emergency Departments for Pain-Related Complaints"
--Marian Wilson, PhD, MPH, RN-BC, Washington State University; Terence McCarthy, MD
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"The Opioid Epidemic: Improving Opioid Safety for Patients Through Prescriber, Patient, & Family Education"
--Sharon Wrona, DNP, RN-BC, PNP, PMHS, AP-PMN
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"Opioids: Not Just for Pain Relief in Palliative and End of Life Care"
--Holly Swensen, MSN, APRN, BC, ACHPN
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"Multimodal Analgesia: Role of Regional Anesthesia Approaches"
--Christine Peltier, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-BC
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Due to technical difficulty, a recording is not available for this session.
"Pain Care & Prescription Drug Abuse: Current Topics, Legislation & Policy"
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"Risk Factors for and Management of Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression in the Hospitalized Patient with Comorbid Pain and History of Addiction"
--Carla R. Jungquist, PhD, ANP-BC
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"Nursing Regulatory Boards’ Efforts to Provide Guidance to Nurses About Mitigating Prescription Medication Abuse/Diversion"
--Aaron Gilson, MS, MSSW, PhD
--Cathy Carlson, PhD, APN, FNP-BC
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"Managing Pain in Individuals with Serious Illness and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder"
--Kathleen Broglio, DNP, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CPE, FPCN
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"Addiction Prediction: Errors from the Bedside Hurt Patients with Pain"
--Renee Manworren, PhD, APRN, FAAN
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"The Use of Opioids for Chronic Non-cancer Pain While Preventing Abuse and Diversion"
--June Oliver, RN-BC, MSN, CCNS, APN/CNS and Cathy Carlson, PhD, APN, FNP-BC
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"Opioid Safety in the Hospital and after Discharge"
--Melanie H. Simpson, PhD, RN-BC, OCN, CHPN, CPE
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"Goodbye Opioids, Hello Self-management Supporting Non-drug Alternatives for Persistent Pain"
--Marian Wilson PhD, MPH, RN-BC
--Ron Weaver, BA, CCAR Trainer
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"The Experiences of People Living with Chronic Pain While Receiving Opioids to Manage Their Pain in the Primary Care Setting"
--Barbara St. Marie, PhD, ANP, GNP, ACHPN
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"Pain Care & Prescription Drug Abuse: Current Topics, Legislation, & Policy"
-- Michael Barnes, JD
-- Wade Delk, BA
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"Motivational Interviewing"
-- Patricia Bruckenthal, PhD, APRN-BC, ANP
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"Experiences and Perceptions of Advanced Practice Nurses Caring for Patients with Coexisting Substance Use Disorder and Chronic Pain"
-- Barbara St. Marie, PhD, ANP, GNP, ACHPN
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"The Road Less Traveled: Using Buprenorphine-Naloxone to Treat High-Risk Chronic Pain Patients"
-- Jenna Martino, MSN, FNP-C
-- Audrey Royce, MSN, FNP-C
-- Sarah Roy, BSN, RN, CCRN
-- Patrick Marshalek, MD
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"Improving Pain Management with the Department of Veterans Affairs Part 2"
-- Nancy Wiedemer, RN, MSN, CRNP
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"Improving Pain Management with the Department of Veterans Affairs Part 1"
-- Janette Elliott, RN-BC, MSN, AOCN
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Taking Opioids Responsibly
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What's Going on in the U.S. to Improve Pain Treatment & Deter Prescription Drug Abuse?
-- Aaron Gilson, MS, MSSW, PhD and Cathy Carlson, PhD, RN, CGRN
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Managing Pain in Older Persons: A Focus on Opioid Safety
-- Carol P. Curtiss, MSN, RN-BC
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This webinar is supported by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry under its prime grant for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
View Recording Links No Longer Available for the Titles Below
Please email aspmn@kellencompany.com to see if a download link is available, please include the title and presenter name in your request.
One Size Does NOT Fit All: Opioid Dose Range Orders
-- Chris Pasero, MS, RN-BC, FAAN
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Questions answered by Chris Pasero, MS, RN-BC, FAAN
Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Pain and Substance Abuse: Assessing Risks and Utilizing Resources
-- Sharon Wrona, MS, RN-BC, PNP, PMHS
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"Her Pain Is Becoming a Problem": Adding Complementary Medicine for Persistent Pain When Opioids Are Not The Solution
-- Cindy R. Heck, MA, LCPC, RN-BC, CCM
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Pain and PTSD: Caring for our Veterans in Civilian Communities
-- Brenda Murdough MSN, RN-BC
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The Challenge of Climbing Mt. Everest: Malignant Pain Management in the Opioid Tolerant Patient
-- Holly Swensen
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Resource:
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. (2013). Questions and answers about cannabis. Retrieved from website.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/patient/page2
Best Practices:
Documentation of Clinical Rationale for Chronic Opioid Therapy – The Legal Perspective Part I
-- Jennifer Bolen, JD
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Best Practices for Prescribing Controlled Medications for Pain: The Legal Perspective
-- Jennifer Bolen, JD
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Treatment of Complex and High Risk Chronic Pain: A Rehabilitation Approach
-- Carolyn Buesgens, MA, RN-BC, ANP-BC -
carolyn.buesgens@va.gov
Handouts:
Treatment of Complex and High Risk Chronic Pain Handouts
Chronic Pain Patient Education
The Caring for the Patient with Co-Morbid Diagnoses of Pain and Substance Abuse
-- Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RN-BC, FAAPM
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Adherence Monitoring to Mitigate Risk with Opioids
-- Deborah Matteliano PhD, Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Certified in Pain Management
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The Challenges of Helping People Undergoing Methadone Maintenance Treatment Manage Pain When Hospitalized
-- Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RN-BC, FAAPM
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Tips for Taming the Beast: Lessons Learned Working with Substance Use Disorders & Chronic Pain
-- Joan Cronin and Connie Luedtke, Mayo Clinic
Handouts:
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Questions and Answers from Attendees
Additional References
Pain Assessment Across the Lifespan
-- Deb Drew, MS, RN-BC, ACNS-B C, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pain Management, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
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Safety Monitoring of Prescription Opioids Leading to Better Clinical Outcomes
-- Mary Milano Carter, MS, APRN-BC, RN-BC, Director of Clinical Services, North American Partners in Pain Management North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
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Role of the Nurse (AP)-Pain Management
-- Barb St. Marie, MA, RN, CS, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, Fairview Ridges Hospital
Handouts:
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Questions answered by Barb St. Marie
Risk and Benefits of Opioids in the Management of Persistent Pain
-- Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, FAAN, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Pain Relief, Mass General Hospital
Handouts:
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Questions answered by Paul Arnstein
Managing Chronic Pain in the Patient with Addictive Disorders
-- Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, FAAN, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Pain Relief, Mass General Hospital
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Adolescent Case Management: Pain and Opioids
-- Helen N. Turner, DNP, RN-BC, PCNS-BC, Pediatric Pain Mgmt/Cl. RN Specialist, Doernbecher Children's Hospital
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