CareEffects Stewardship
Up to 80% of Inpatient Opioids are Dispensed at the Clinical Discretion of the Bedside Nurse
And this is appropriate for empathetic pain management.
However, when PRN utilization exceeds Context-of-Care Adjusted limits - it becomes a key indicator of the need for targeted education and support.
Key Benefits of CareEffects Stewardship:
- Target education proactively and efficiently.
- Maximize the use of nurse educator resources.
- Measure and demonstrate the ROI of Nursing Education.
- Prevent diversion before it begins.
- Shield experienced, high acuity nurses from undue scrutiny.
benefits and results
Key Performance Indicator of Safe Practice
Individual bedside nurse PRN opioid use - when Context-of-Care, risk, and peer adjusted - provides deep insight into key patient assessment and management skills. Nurses who are outliers in this practice area often have other practice deficits - making this indicator a powerful tool for focusing education efforts on those nurses who need them most.
An Opportunity for Nurse Educators
CareEffects Stewardship is proactive - stopping opioid misuse before it progresses to diversion by proactively addressing overly aggressive or lax pain management.
Additionally - focused stewardship education produces a verifiable ROI:
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Apply evidence-based guidelines and best practices in pain assessment and treatment directly to the staff members who need them. Minimize adverse drug events, optimize nursing practice, and reduce costs associated with readmissions and length of stay.
Expert Nurse Consultation and Support
Benefit from our clinical experts who collaborate with your nurse or pharmacy educators and unit managers to provide expert advice and support. Leverage our expertise to ensure safe, informed decisions in medication administration and patient monitoring.