Resources

A list of contributors who collaborated on the development of our clinical protocols.

Overview of ScalaNW processes for hospitals

Overview of ScalaNW processes for follow-up clinics

Nursing considerations for treating severe withdrawal precipitated by the administration of naloxone or buprenorphine.

Nursing considerations including background, actions, and discharge planning for the administration of buprenorphine to emergency department patients.

Nursing considerations including background and discharge planning for methadone initiation in the emergency department.

Nursing considerations for patients with acute pain who use opioids / medications for opioid use disorder.

Though opioid use disorder poses significant risk to individual and public health, it can be treated effectively in the emergency department.