Discuss when the use of opioids is appropriate and for what duration they should be prescribed. Provide a reference for your response. (This question is worth 10 points. 4 points for when opioids are appropriate, 4 points for a safe duration of use, and 2 points for a current edition APA formatted reference.)
State-Specific Guidelines for Prescribing Controlled Substances and Medical Devices
State of Planned NP Clinical Practice: Florida
- Sources should be obtained directly from the state’s regulatory organization(s) and must be cited appropriately.
- It is recommended that you keep a copy of this paper to provide to potential employers or your Board of Nursing in order to demonstrate your knowledge of your state laws.
| Guidelines and recommendations for your state:
In response to the opioid epidemic, individual states have developed and adopted voluntary guidelines or recommendations for the treatment of acute and chronic non-cancer pain. Based on research done on the state where you will practice clinically, include the following: |
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| Provide the name of your practicing state’s organization, group, or task force that created guidelines or recommendations for pain management therapies and education. |
The Florida Board of Medicine |
https://flboardofmedicine.gov |
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| Briefly describe an overview of its development and include a web address where this information can be found. If your state does not have guidelines, discuss a federal guideline. (Note: you may need to contact your state’s board of nursing, pharmacy, or medicine if you cannot locate it on your own). | The medical guidelines for the management of pain using dangerous drugs and controlled substances were developed in consultations with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), The Florida Pain Commission, The Florida Board of Medicine, and The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine. The guideline follows the regulations of the Florida Health Care and Insurance Reform Act of 1993. It aims to provide the medical practice parameters and clinical practice guidelines for pain management using opioids.
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https://druglibrary.org/schaffer/asap/florida_guide.htm | |
| Some states have multiple organizations or initiatives (ex, Ohio) in place to combat the opioid epidemic and advocate for safer opioid prescribing. Explore whether your state has other resources, groups, or organizations where prescribers can reference best practices for pain management treatment. If applicable, provide a brief overview of the group’s recommendations or initiatives. If your state does not have another state-specific resource, discuss the guidelines published by the American Pain Society OR Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine monitors, disciplines, and educates osteopathic physicians to ensure competency. The board recommends starting pain management treatment with short-acting opioid medications and having a better understanding of the federal and state regulations on the use of opioids in pain management.
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