Performance measures for safer opioid prescribing behavior

Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) initiated the Opioid Safety Initiative (OSI) in 2013 to improve opioid prescribing practices and reduce Veteran risk associated with the use of opioids for non-cancer pain treatment. While guidelines and policies prescribe ideal practice, Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN) 21 has successfully implemented performance measures and corresponding data tools to drive change in opioid prescribing.
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Source Type: research