Katie

[Katie @katie_rn13]

A7. As providers we can advocate by attending session meetings at local and state level, provide education, information regarding community resources available, and most importantly a nonjudgmental attitude. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

The influence pharma companies have regarding policy development and research direction can be a barrier to forming strong policy against opioid abuse. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

A5C. The South Louisville Task Force on Opioids was created to offer a two-year plan to address opioid abuse. In addition, there are needle exchange programs to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases associated with opioid abuse. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

A5B. State policy initiatives include SB 192 developed in 2015 makes access to Narcan easier as well as strengthens laws regarding heroin possession. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

OF ADDICTION: Breaking down Kentucky's law https://t.co/mWdFl4L63Q

[Katie @katie_rn13]

@DrRankinPeds A5A. The National Pain Strategy was developed in 2016 by the NIH and IOM. Efforts focus on six parts: research, prevention/care, disparities, service delivery/payment, prof education/training, and public education/communication. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

@SarahSc62827953 @DrRankinPeds This would be great for one of our hospitals to do as a research project. Opioid use while inpatient is very common! #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[LMPD @LMPD]

@DrRankinPeds A3: The Syringe Exchange Program is a PROVEN Practice to Reduce the Spread of HIV and Bloodborne Diseases. Anonymous & Free.
https://t.co/dFt6L4HpRG #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

@DrRankinPeds A1C. According to https://t.co/VGqaXmv8JF, in 2017 a total of 1,565 ppl from KY died. The largest age demographic was 35-44. 22% of the overdose deaths were related to heroin and 52% were related to fentanyl. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Katie @katie_rn13]

@DrRankinPeds A1C. According to https://t.co/VGqaXmv8JF, in 2017 a total of 1,565 ppl from KY died. The largest age demographic was 35-44. 22% of the overdose deaths were related to heroin and 52% were related to fentanyl. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse