Optimizing Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

OVERVIEW: 

This 1.5 CE virtual asynchronous learning activity aims to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to optimize opioid prescribing practices, especially in the setting of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). It focuses on identifying and mitigating risk categories associated with opioid use, with particular attention to opioid diversion abuse, and the utilization of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). Through the course the learner will engage in didactic lectures, patient cases, and knowledge checks.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, and allied health professionals practicing across the continuum of care. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Summarize the key aspects of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

2. Examine the pharmacology and apply opioid dosing strategies used for the management of SCD.

3. Describe the 2022 CDC guidelines and the 2020 ASH Guidelines in the use of opioids for chronic and acute pain management and evaluate opioid alternatives for chronic pain management with particular emphasis on SCD.

4. Apply the principles of responsible opioid prescribing by identifying risk factors for misuse, utilizing Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) effectively, and recognizing and responding to signs of diversion and abuse to minimize patient risk.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Nursing Hours
  • 1.50 Completion
Course opens: 
09/10/2024
Course expires: 
09/10/2027

Instructors

Salome Bwayo Weaver, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Professor of Pharmacy Practice​

Howard University College of Pharmacy

James Taylor IV, MD​​

Professor of Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology; Director of Center for Sickle Cell Disease, Howard University College of Medicine ​

Adjunct Professor, Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Clinical Advisors 

Jeffrey Glassberg, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

 Maia Laing

Relevant Financial Relationships

Disclosure: 

James Taylor IV Contracted research, NIH, Am Soc Hematology, Bausch, Forma, Pfizer, Vifor, Glycomimetics.

Salome Weaver has no financial disclosures or conflicts.

Jeffrey Glassberg has no financial disclosures or conflicts.

Maia Laing has no financial disclosures or conflicts.

The course planners have nothing to disclose

Anti-discrimination Policy

The instructors, advisors, and course planners have agreed to our anti-discrimination policy that prohibits the inclusion of discriminatory language, graphics, or references on the basis of race, gender identity, age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

Innovation Horizons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Innovation Horizons designates this enduring material for:

ACPE Pharmacist: (1.5 Contact Hour) UAN: JA4008411-0000-25-043-H99-P

ACPE Pharmacy Technician: (1.5 Contact Hour) UAN: JA4008411-0000-25-043-H99-T

PHYSICIANS – AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Innovation Horizons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

NURSES – ANCC CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Innovation Horizons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 ANCC contact hours. Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials

JOINT ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, Innovation Horizons is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

IPCE CREDITS

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.50 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Nursing Hours
  • 1.50 Completion
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