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Breaking the Ice: Talking to Your Patients About Naloxone
Statement of Need
Due to the considerable number of risk factors for overdose in patients with OUD or those on high dose opioids for chronic pain, it is imperative that health care professionals (HCPs) are familiar with the use of naloxone and its availability. Naloxone products for home use by patients or caregivers can reduce the risk of overdose deaths in both patients and household contacts; therefore, it is imperative that HCPs educate patients who are at risk for overdose on its role and means of administration.
The final episode of this CMEOCast podcast series highlights the multitude of risk factors for opioid overdose that clinicians treating patients with chronic pain need to be aware of, as well as strategies for counseling patients about naloxone.
Target Audience
Physicians, dentists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists
Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize risk factors for overdose in patients with OUD or those on high dose opioids for chronic pain.
- Develop and implement strategies for educating patients who are at risk for overdose on the role of naloxone.
The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit:
- Recognize risk factors for overdose in patients with OUD or those on high dose opioids for chronic pain.
- Describe strategies for educating patients who are at risk for overdose on the role of naloxone.
Additional Information
Neil Skolnik, MD
Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University
Associate Director
Family Medicine Residency Program
Abington Jefferson Health
Jenkintown, PA
Dr. Skolnik has no disclosures to report.
Accredited Provider Disclosure
The CME Outfitters, LLC staff has no disclosures to report
Planners' and Managers' Disclosures
Tony Graham, MD (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
Mae Ochoa, RPh (peer reviewer) has no disclosures to report.
Evan Luberger (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Jan Perez (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
Sharon Tordoff (planning committee) has no disclosures to report.
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Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
CME Outfitters, LLC and the faculty do not endorse the use of any product outside of the FDA labeled indications. Medical professionals should not utilize the procedures, products, or diagnosis techniques discussed during this activity without evaluation of their patient for contraindications or dangers of use.
Faculty of this CE activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. The faculty have been informed of their responsibility to disclose to the audience if they will be discussing off-label or investigational uses (any uses not approved by the FDA) of products or devices.
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Accreditation Statement
CME Outfitters, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
CME Outfitters, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM/ ABIM MOC Points
Accreditation Statement
CME Outfitters, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ABIM MOC Part II Points:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
CE for Pharmacists
Accreditation Statement
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 0.50 contact hours (0.05 CEUs) Universal Activity Number:
Enduring: 0376-0000-20-097-H08-P
Type: Knowledge-based
CE for Dentists
Accreditation Statement
This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 0.50 units of continuing education.
MIPS Improvement Activity
This activity counts towards MIPS Improvement Activity requirements under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Clinicians should submit their improvement activities by attestation via the CMS Quality Payment Program website.
REMS
In order for this activity to count towards your REMS requirements, you must complete the posttest and evaluation. CME Outfitters is responsible for submitting your completion to the FDA for REMS requirements.
Available Credit
- 0.50 MOC II
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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