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Overdose Solutions 2013

Project Life LineAn ACOPC InitiativeSherry Rickard-AasenInitiative:Project Life Line

Project Life LineA 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 PartnersAllegheny County Overdose Prevention CoalitionSelect Giant Eagle, Walgreens and Medicine Shoppe pharmacies Pain Clinics, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine PracticesProgram Evaluation and Research Unit, University of Pittsburgh, School of PharmacyDuquesne University, School of PharmacyPrevention Point Pittsburgh

Include Medicine Shoppe and/or "Independent" pharmacies? Also, include CCBHO as donation for print materials? Alternately, could simly state that support is expanding - and mention CCBHO, possibly LockMedEssential Features

Physicians agree to:Discuss risks for overdoseCo-prescribe naloxone with opioid scriptsEssential FeaturesPhysicians agree to:Discuss risks for overdoseCo-prescribe naloxone with opioid scriptsPharmacists trained to educate patients on:Opioid safetyOverdose preventionSigns of overdoseUse of rescue naloxone

Project Life Line support materials which corroborate and reinforce educationEssential FeaturesPhysicians agree to:Discuss risks for overdoseCo-prescribe naloxone with opioid scriptsPharmacists trained to educate patients on: Opioid safetyOverdose preventionSigns of overdoseUse of rescue naloxone

Pharmacist CurriculumUnderstanding, Recognizing, and Treating the Disease StateApplication of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) within PharmaciesLegal, Medical, and Professional Responsibilities Associated with Prescription OpiatesOpioid Safety and Intranasal Naloxone

3.0 Credit HoursProject Life Line Website

Professional Reference Card

Patient Education Brochure

Opioid Safety ChecklistTaking prescriptions properlyMixing prescriptions with AODSecuring medicationsDisposing of Medications

Signs of Overdose

BreathingAppearanceResponsivenessHeartbeat

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?EvaluationContinuing Education AssessmentsNumber of Pharmacists TrainedNumber of Physician PartnersAmount of Engagement Time with Student AmbassadorsPartner Feedback in Guided InterviewsNumber of Naloxone scripts written, filled and picked up

321Launch!Visit us at:http://www.peru.pitt.edu/overdose/lifeline.html