Amy Thompson

[Amy Thompson @amy_rn14]

@DrRankinPeds A7: As a nurse it's my responsibility to speak for those individuals that feel they don't have a voice. Providing education to those suffering from addiction along with their families. Creating an environment free from judgement for an opioid addiction. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds As healthcare providers, it is important to be aware of legislation that impacts important issues. For example, House Bill 389 removes barriers related to prior authorizations for individuals seeking Medication Assisted Therapy. @KYMedAssoc #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Stacy Baum @baum_stacy]

@DrRankinPeds A6: Legislation will need to aim at removing barriers related to cost, staffing, monitoring and legal issues including user related problems. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

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[Amy Thompson @amy_rn14]

@DrRankinPeds A6: Some barriers may be the cost of treatment and/or the lack of health insurance. https://t.co/cFfJ4WEalG
#NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Amy Thompson @amy_rn14]

@DrRankinPeds A5: Norton Healthcare has a program for pregnant women needing help with addiction. Norton Maternal Opiate Substance Treatment (MOST) Program. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Amy Thompson @amy_rn14]

@DrRankinPeds A5: Tracking opioid prescribing of providers. Harm reduction which is training first responders and other on how to administer Narcan during a suspected overdose. Providing access to rural communities for support. https://t.co/ljGjuVHb02
#NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Amy Thompson @amy_rn14]

@DrRankinPeds Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helps reduce the substance abuse and mental illness in our country! https://t.co/WNRy9TD50M

[Amy Thompson @amy_rn14]

@DrRankinPeds Observational or intervention studies to find ways to combat opioid crisis. Developing a care model and expanding care across the country for those suffering from the opioid crisis! #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[LMPD @LMPD]

LMPD is participating in this live twitter chat. Follow along using the hashtag #NursesStopOpioidAbuse. We start at 2:30