This one page document provides information for funeral directors on how to help their clients properly dispose of the deceased’s prescription drugs to avoid having them stolen or used unsafely. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Prescription Opioids
The Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act: Protecting Individuals with Chronic Pain
In 2018 the Arizona Legislature passed the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act. This one page information sheet for patients explains how the legislation protects chronic pain patients who use opioids to treat their pain. The document clarifies that the act does not limit prescription fills for chronic Continue reading
Notices of Final Rulemaking: Health Care Institutions – Licensing
The Arizona Department of Health Services adopted regulations overseeing opioid prescribing and treatment in licensed health care facilities in 2018. The regulations require health care institutions to adopt and implement policies intended to ensure safe prescribing and administration of opioid medications. Continue reading
50 State Review on Opioid Related Policy – Appendix E: State-by-State Assessment on Opioid Epidemic and Emergency Response as of March 17, 2017
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared a 2017 review of opioid related policies in all 50 states to assist decision makers in evaluating what additional programmatic and policy actions they might want to adopt. This appendix to the report describes state approaches to declaring Continue reading
50 State Review on Opioid Related Policy – Appendix C: States’ Substance Abuse Task Forces: A Look Across the Nation
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared a 2017 review of opioid related policies in all 50 states to assist decision makers in evaluating what additional programmatic and policy actions they might want to adopt. This appendix to the report provides links to state substance abuse task forces and their recommendations.
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50 State Review on Opioid Related Policy – Appendix D: Data Collection Executive Summary
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared a 2017 review of opioid related policies in all 50 states to assist decision makers in evaluating what additional programmatic and policy actions they might want to adopt. This appendix to the report was prepared by the Arizona Bureau of Continue reading
50 State Review on Opioid Related Policy – Appendix B: State-by-State Summary of Opioid Prescribing Regulations and Guidelines
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared a 2017 review of opioid related policies in all 50 states to assist decision makers in evaluating what additional programmatic and policy actions they might want to adopt. This appendix to the report lists state opioid prescribing regulations and guidelines. Continue reading
FAQs: Rules for Opioid Prescribing and Treatment
The Arizona Department of Health Services created this frequently asked questions resource to explain the state’s opioid prescribing and opioid treatment rules. Continue reading
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control – EPCS Steps for Prescribers
Arizona adopted a law requiring all Arizona health care providers to use electronic prescribing for all Schedule II controlled substances by January 1, 2020. This one page document lists the steps prescribers need to take to implement electronic prescribing in their practices. Continue reading
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance: Click for Control – Frequently Asked Questions
Arizona adopted a law requiring all Arizona health care providers to use electronic prescribing for all Schedule II controlled substances by January 1, 2020. This 2 page document answers frequently asked questions about the electronic prescribing program. Continue reading