However, they should never be used as a substitute for clinical judgement. Providers are responsible for assessing the unique circumstances and needs of each case. Adherence to these guidelines will not ensure successful treatment in every situation.
A Caring Culture in Healthcare
TOOL: Cultivating a caring culture in healthcare for people who use drugs
A Patient-Centered, Rapid Access Approach to Substance Use Disorder
GUIDE: Prioritize timely medication access, improve care effectiveness, and expand on a ‘low-threshold’ model
Acute Care Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
GUIDE: Guidance incorporating treatment for alcohol use disorder into emergency department and inpatient settings
Acute Pain Management in Emergency Department and Critical Care
PROTOCOL: Clinical acute pain management guide for EDs patients undergoing buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder
Acute Pain Management in Medical Surgical Units
PROTOCOL: Clinical acute pain management guides for MedSurg patients undergoing buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
TOOL: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems
Blueprint for Hospital Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
TOOLKIT: Focuses on the implementation of hospital-based opioid use disorder treatment programs
Bup XR Sample Discharge Instructions
PATIENT MATERIALS: Sample discharge instructions to personalize, focus on extended release injectable buprenorphine
Buprenorphine and Pharmacy Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: Pharmacy related questions on buprenorphine, prescribing, substance use navigators and prescription insurance questions
Buprenorphine Extended Release: What You Need to Know
PATIENT MATERIALS: For patients who are interested in extended release injectable buprenorphine
Buprenorphine Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: Buprenorphine pharmacology and medications for opioid use disorder treatment
Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start
PROTOCOL: Clinical guide for the treatment of acute withdrawal and opioid use disorder using buprenorphine in any setting
Buprenorphine Quick Start in Pregnancy
PROTOCOL: Clinical guide for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder in need of treatment in any setting
Buprenorphine Sample Discharge Instructions
PATIENT MATERIALS: Sample discharge instructions to personalize, focus on buprenorphine (also available in Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and traditional and simplified Chinese)
Buprenorphine: What You Need to Know
PATIENT MATERIALS: Information for patients about buprenorphine and what to anticipate upon starting (also available in Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and traditional and simplified Chinese)
California MAT Telehealth Providers
TOOL: MAT Telehealth providers in California
Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Who Are in Custody
GUIDE: Evidence-based practices to treat patients in custody for opioid use disorder, opioid overdose, and opioid withdrawal
Caring for Youth with Substance Use Disorders
TOOL: Clinical guide for providers treating pediatric patients with substance use disorder, including considerations about consent
Clinical Considerations for Order Sets
GUIDE: Evidence-based sample order sets for prescribing buprenorphine in acute care settings
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score
TEMPLATE: Example Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) for providers reference when identifying a patient in opioid withdrawal
Core Elements of Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Acute Care Settings
TOOL: The ideal model for providing care to people who use drugs in acute care settings
Culture of Care
NURSING RESOURCE: Nurse specific education addressing the culture of healthcare and people who use drugs
DATA 2000 X-Waiver for Buprenorphine Prescribing
GUIDE: Information on DATA 2000 X-waiver and buprenorphine prescribing
Decriminalization of Personal Use and Possession of Small Quantities of Drugs
PUBLIC POLICY POSITION: Policy statement advocating investing in public health strategies to address substance use disorder as a health issue.
Discharge Considerations for Nurses
NURSING RESOURCE: Key patient discharge topics to address for nurses who may not have a SUN on shift
Documentation Examples for Procedure Code G2213
SITE EXAMPLE: Example prescriber documentation for procedure code G2213
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
TOOL: Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) is a 10-item brief screening tool to assess drug use, excluding alcohol or tobacco use, in the past 12 months
Engagement of Emergency Medical Services
PROJECT: This is a collection of actionable EMS resources
Enhanced Care Practice: Precipitated Withdrawal 90-Minute Bundle
SITE EXAMPLE: Treatment guideline for the initial treatment of precipitated withdrawal
Epic Dot Phrases for Substance Use Navigators
CA BRIDGE – SITE EXAMPLE – Epic Dot Phrases for SUNs – December 2020 Download ...
Equity and Harm Reduction for Communities of Color
TOOL: Understanding the racist history of drug policy and advancing equity for communities of color
Example Order Sets
SITE EXAMPLE: Screenshots of example order sets used at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Extended Release Buprenorphine
GUIDE: Provider focused information about extended release injectable buprenorphine
Gentle Buprenorphine Home Start
PATIENT MATERIALS: Buprenorphine home start for people with major medical issues or with lower opioid tolerance (also available in Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and traditional and simplified Chinese)
Guide to Naloxone Distribution
GUIDE: How to apply for and set up a naloxone distribution program