Pain Management - Professionals
The Community Principles of Pain Management was developed in collaboration with the Community Principles of Pain Management Specialty Advisory Groups 2002 and 2004.Community outcome measures included reduction in the utilization of meperidine and propoxyphene and appropriate utilization of opioids and acetaminophen combination analgesics.
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- Healthcare and Community Collaboration: A Health Plan Model to Improve End-of-life Care
presented at World Congress Care Coordination Conference 10/24/06 [pdf]
Guideline & Professional Tools
As part of the project, professional tools were developed. Print the guideline and/or individual “tools”.- Community Principles of Pain Management (Guideline including tools below)
Adult Guide
Pediatric Guide
Nurse's Guide
Discomfort Scale for Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
Self-Help Options/Alternative/Complementary Medicine
Equianalgesic Table for Adults
Pain Assessment Progress Note
Pain as a 5th Vital Sign - Fax Referral Form
Methadone Conversion Guideline
Pain Management Contract
Pediatric Pain Reference Cards Strong Golisano Children’s Hospital
