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March 8 - 11, 2024

Take the Opioid Sparing Pledge!

Receive a Series of Benefits

Safe Opioid Use Toolkit

TAKE THE PLEDGE AND RECEIVE A SERIES OF BENEFITS.

Pledge to Post Surgical Prescribing Practices

The California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA) released an opioid toolkit resource to help healthcare providers in ambulatory surgery centers throughout California combat opioid misuse and dependence in post-surgical patients.

To encourage adoption of the opioid toolkit resources from ASCs, CASA is offering a series of benefits to ASCs in California that have signed the pledge and implemented the toolkit.

Be a part of this movement. Join California ASCs leading an initiative to curb the opioid epidemic.

 What do these benefits include?

  • Your ASC will receive recognition on CASA’s website, social media platforms, and in the CASA e-newsletter.
  • CASA will send a press release to the local media outlets that serve the ASC’s region, promoting your ASC’s participation in the program and encouraging localized media coverage.
  • CASA will send a letter to the elected officials representing the participating ASCs’ regions – describing the importance of safe opioid use and recognizing your ASC for participation in the program.
  • Your ASC will receive special recognition at the CASA Annual Meeting.
  • Your ASC will be included in a new fact sheet that showcases participating ASCs – this handout will be distributed at future lobby day visits.

How do I implement the toolkit at my ASC?

Here are 8 steps for implementation.

  1. Commit to the goal.
  2. Hold briefings(s) with ASC team members.
  3. Secure signatures on the pledge.
  4. Employ best practices for safe opioid prescribing.
  5. Prioritize discussions with patients and caregivers.
  6. Provide toolkit brochure and show video to patients/caregivers.
  7. Conduct quarterly team assessments to ensure ongoing commitment and follow-through.
  8. Showcase your ASC’s pledge and certificate of recognition to let patients know you are following best practices for safe opioid prescribing!

To provide patients with the best care, CASA understands that communication is key. With the implementation of this opioid toolkit resource at your ASC, we can provide healthcare staff with the resources they need to effectively educate patients and follow opioid prescribing best practices. With a united effort, we can help curb the opioid epidemic.

CASA held an Opioid Toolkit Webinar. The slide deck and recording can be found via the links below. Please note the slide deck will take a few minutes to download.

Opioid Webinar Audio Recording
CASA Opioid Webinar Slide Deck

This toolkit includes several components for use at your ASC:

More information on safe opioid use, prescribing guidelines and best practices can be found at:

California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) database https://bit.ly/2LA8YEf

These California CASA Member ASCs have signed the Pledge to Post Surgical Opioid Prescribing Best Practices and have implemented the toolkit.

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Add to Calendar aCLuDhaqizCaPxAftmqF167204 03/08/2024 03/11/2024 true America/Los_Angeles Take the Opioid Sparing Pledge! Safe Opioid Use Toolkit TAKE THE PLEDGE AND RECEIVE A SERIES OF BENEFITS. Pledge to Post Surgical Prescribing Practices The California Ambulatory Surgery Association (CASA) released an opioid toolkit resource to help healthcare providers in ambulatory surgery centers throughout California combat opioid misuse and dependence in post-surgical patients. To encourage adoption of the opioid toolkit resources from ASCs, CASA is offering a series of benefits to ASCs in California that have signed the pledge and implemented the toolkit. Be a part of this movement. Join California ASCs leading an initiative to curb the opioid epidemic.  What do these benefits include? Your ASC will receive recognition on CASA’s website, social media platforms, and in the CASA e-newsletter. CASA will send a press release to the local media outlets that serve the ASC’s region, promoting your ASC’s participation in the program and encouraging localized media coverage. CASA will send a letter to the elected officials representing the participating ASCs’ regions – describing the importance of safe opioid use and recognizing your ASC for participation in the program. Your ASC will receive special recognition at the CASA Annual Meeting. Your ASC will be included in a new fact sheet that showcases participating ASCs – this handout will be distributed at future lobby day visits. How do I implement the toolkit at my ASC? Here are 8 steps for implementation. Commit to the goal. Hold briefings(s) with ASC team members. Secure signatures on the pledge. Employ best practices for safe opioid prescribing. Prioritize discussions with patients and caregivers. Provide toolkit brochure and show video to patients/caregivers. Conduct quarterly team assessments to ensure ongoing commitment and follow-through. Showcase your ASC’s pledge and certificate of recognition to let patients know you are following best practices for safe opioid prescribing! To provide patients with the best care, CASA understands that communication is key. With the implementation of this opioid toolkit resource at your ASC, we can provide healthcare staff with the resources they need to effectively educate patients and follow opioid prescribing best practices. With a united effort, we can help curb the opioid epidemic. CASA held an Opioid Toolkit Webinar. The slide deck and recording can be found via the links below. Please note the slide deck will take a few minutes to download. Opioid Webinar Audio Recording CASA Opioid Webinar Slide Deck This toolkit includes several components for use at your ASC: Office Poster: Five-Pronged Approach to Post-Procedure Opioid Prescribing Best Practices for Prescribing Post-Surgical Opioids Patient Educational Materials: Safe Opioid Use brochure to provide to patients and caregivers Patient Video: A short video on Opioid Education and Pain Management that should be shown to patients before their procedure(s) (English Patient Video: A short video on Opioid Education and Pain Management that should be shown to patients before their procedure(s) (Spanish) Pledge to Post Surgical Prescribing Practices Reference Card: Link to additional resources for ASC staff Certificate: A CASA/CSA-branded certificate/icon to publicly display your ASC’s commitment - Contact CASA to receive your certificate acknowledging your participation. More information on safe opioid use, prescribing guidelines and best practices can be found at: American College of Physicians – Safe Opioid Use https://bit.ly/2K6iQCT American College of Surgeons – Safe Pain Control https://bit.ly/32DKyPF CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain https://bit.ly/2JSiLSV Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Overdose Toolkit https://bit.ly/2JN6i2M Department of Veteran Affairs Patient Information Guide: Long-term Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain https://bit.ly/2Z3pmjJ California Department of Public Health -- California’s Approach to the Opioid Epidemic https://bit.ly/2XSjsFH California Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) database https://bit.ly/2LA8YEf These California CASA Member ASCs have signed the Pledge to Post Surgical Opioid Prescribing Best Practices and have implemented the toolkit.                                                           ----