North Dakota Symposium On Adults, Aging And Disabilities Is October 26-27 In Bismarck
Health and human service professionals and service providers are invited to attend the North Dakota Symposium on Adults, Aging and Disabilities, Oct. 26-27, at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck.
Burnout Prevention Program Earns National Award
Avera Health’s LIGHT program has received the Catholic Health Association’s Achievement Citation for its innovative approaches in helping physicians and advance practice providers address burnout.
Health Professionals and Opioid Addiction
Just like airline pilots, the ability of health professionals to place public safety first, doing their job well and unimpaired, is essential. Health professionals are keenly aware of their ethical and moral responsibilities. But through the lens of addicted thinking, an individual may rationalize that their use of opioids won’t lead to impaired judgment. That their diversion—appropriating patients’ prescription medication—won’t affect patient safety or lead to malpractice claims.
Avera and Hy-Vee Offer OTC Naloxone
Avera and Hy-Vee pharmacies in South Dakota have started providing naloxone without a prescription in an effort to prevent opioid-related deaths.
Help for the Front-Line Physician and Opioid Dependent Chronic Pain Patient
Many physicians are looking for direction and guidance for an evidence-based treatment model to address the challenging and complex needs of the opioid-dependent chronic pain patient. There is help; help for the patient and resources for the doctor.