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@OHAOregon
July 16, 2018
Oregon Acute Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Workgroup meets July 30
What: The Oregon Acute Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Workgroup is holding a public meeting to develop detailed recommendations for acute opioid prescribing that will be included as an amendment to Oregon’s existing Statewide Opioid Prescribing Guidelines.
Agenda:
When: Monday, July 30, 1-3 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Where: Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St., Room 1B, Portland. No conference call option is available for the public.
Background: The purpose of Oregon Acute Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Workgroup is to set a standard of care in Oregon around safe opioid prescribing for acute pain. The workgroup will develop detailed recommendations for acute opioid prescribing that will be included as an amendment to Oregon’s existing Statewide Opioid Prescribing Guidelines, and will address acute opioid prescribing in primary care, emergency departments, dentistry, and after surgical procedures.
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