Pain Management - Professionals

The Community Principles of Pain Management was developed in collaboration with the Community Principles of Pain Management Specialty Advisory Groups 2002 and 2004.

Community outcome measures included reduction in the utilization of meperidine and propoxyphene and appropriate utilization of opioids and acetaminophen combination analgesics.

View Outcomes

Healthcare and Community Collaboration: A Health Plan Model to Improve End-of-life Care
presented at World Congress Care Coordination Conference 10/24/06 [pdf]

Guideline & Professional Tools

As part of the project, professional tools were developed. Print the guideline and/or individual “tools”.  Approved by:  Quality Management Committee (QMC) - Approved Sept. 12, 2008.  Next revision Sept. 2010.  Pediatric tools are currently under separate review.

Community Principles of Pain Management (Guideline including tools below)

Adult Guide

Pediatric Guide

Nurse's Guide

Discomfort Scale for Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type

Self-Help Options/Alternative/Complementary Medicine

2008 revised Equianalgesic Table for Adults - Excellus

2008 revised Equianalgesic Table for Adults - Univera

Pain Assessment Progress Note

Pain as a 5th Vital Sign - Fax Referral Form

Methadone Conversion Guideline

Pain Management Contract

Pediatric Pain Reference Cards Strong Golisano Children’s Hospital

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• Advance Care Planning
• MOLST
• MOLST Training Center
• Pediatrics
• Pain Management

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