IHI Expedition: Advancing Pain Management and Opioid Safety

IHI Expedition: Advancing Pain Management and Opioid Safety
Begins April 22
Virtual Program

Managing acute and chronic pain is a huge challenge for both patients and health care providers. Poorly managed pain leads to unnecessary suffering, longer hospital stays, and lower patient satisfaction scores. Unfortunately, prescribing opioids can sometimes lead to unintended consequences, including drug addiction and death from overdose.

To address this complicated issue, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is offering its latest Expedition, Advancing Pain Management and Opioid Safety (starting on April 22) to help organizations:

• Define strategies to improve safety, reduce abuse, and treat addiction 
• Address inpatient and outpatient pain management issues 
• Explore a variety of alternative modalities for treating acute and chronic pain 
• Take steps to engage patients, families, and the community 

While some organizations have made strides in effective pain management, many are still falling short. In six online sessions, participants will explore solutions to pain management and opioid safety to better serve the needs of their patients and their community.