Initiatives
OPEN leads many projects to educate our Michigan Communities, and in order to showcase these projects, OPEN splits them up into different initiatives. These initiatives are a core part of our work here at OPEN, and directly link to our mission to help provide transformative solutions through our research-based evidence, engagement with our communities, and our compiled list of resources.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
The goal of pain management is to control a patients’ pain enough to allow for activities and actions required for healing: walking, eating, breathing deeply, and sleeping. Learn more about the differences between opioid and non-opioid pain management.
Adult Prescribing Recommendations
Use OPEN’s evidence-based prescribing recommendations for tailored pain management after surgery in adult patients.
Managing Pain After Surgery (Adults)
Learn ways to manage pain after surgery such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.
PREVENTION
Prevention methods for Substance Use Disorder include safe storage and disposal of medications to reduce the risk of misuse and stigma reduction to build a more inclusive society. Learn more about what prevention measures you can partake in.
Addiction Language Guide – Shatterproof
Comprehensive addiction language guide to reduce use of stigmatizing language.
Harm Reduction
Harm reduction offers a compassionate, person-centered approach to public health and individual well-being by providing access to naloxone, overdose prevention education, safe use supplies, proper wound care, and safe syringes. Learn more about our harm reduction initiatives.
Fentanyl Test Strip Pocket Guide
Learn how to use fentanyl test strips to reduce risk of an overdose.
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a complex health issue that impacts millions of lives every day. To provide comprehensive, patient-centered care, it is imperative that health care systems integrate strategies across all kinds of patient interactions. Learn more about our SUD initiatives.
Substance Use Disorder in Surgery Toolkit
Use these customizable email templates to communicate best care practices for patients with positive TAPS screening category.
Perioperative Pain Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Providers CE Course
This free, 3-hour CE course will empower primary care providers to directly impact the opioid epidemic by learning best-practice care strategies.
Youth Engagement
Engaging with youth on the prevention strategies they want to see is a vital step in making resources accessible to young people. Learn more about how we engage with young people to create and refine these resources.
Painless: The Opioid Musical Cast Recording
Listen to the official cast recording of Painless: The Opioid Musical.
Youth Action Planning for Healing After Surgery
Use this worksheet with your care team to help prepare and manage pain after your surgery.