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TSWF Chronic Opioid Therapy (COT) CPG AIM Form Training AMSUS Lecture 30 Nov 2016 Sep-Dec 2016 Form Version Objectives • Introduce you to the documentation format and content available to MHS providers and staff right now! • Demonstrate practical application of the TSWF COT CPG AIM form “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” What Do We Know About documentation and the Use of Opioid Analgesics for Pain? • Increased surveillance increases overall safety and decreases morbidity and mortality in this patient population • Increased surveillance is strongly recommended for chronic pain patients using opioid analgesics due to the high risk of their misuse • Increased surveillance cannot occur without consistent and standardized documentation!!! “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” How Will Using the COT Form Help You Manage Your COT Patients? • Promote evidence-based management • Identify critical decision points in management of patients with chronic pain who are candidates for opioid therapy • Provide care congruent with local policies regarding referrals or consultations with substance abuse specialists • Standardize treatment of COT patients across the MHS “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” What is Documented in the COT Form? • Sole care provider • Pain Assessment using the DVPRS Scale • Functional Pain Scale using the supplemental questions using the DVPRS. • Date, presence, and location of the Pain Care Agreement • Acknowledgement of contraindications prior to initiation of COT “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” What is Documented in the COT Form? • Appropriateness of referrals to specialists • Documentation of date and results of Urine drug testing (UDT) • Risk assessment using DIRE, ORT, etc. • Past pain treatment history and results • Evaluation of possible opioid side effects at each visit • Comprehensive Care plan for your COT patient “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Reasons for and Methods of Increased Monitoring of COT Patients The VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) recommendations for patients requiring increased monitoring during Chronic Opioid Therapy (COT) are at the top of the TSWF COT CPG AIM form The CPG recommendations for increased monitoring methods are located at the top right of the form “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” DVPRS “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” DVPRS Supplemental Questions “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Documentation of DVPRS Supplemental Questions • Documenting the effect of pain on quality of life is essential to managing pain levels • The Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale and the associated Supplemental Questions standardize and quantify the patient’s responses for rating pain during the assessment “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Contraindications to COT • Patients with contraindications are NOT candidates for Opioid Therapy and should be referred to specialty care • Contraindications are reviewed with the patient during each visit “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Side Effects of COT • Adverse effects of opioid medications are manageable elements for COT patients’ treatment plans and should be reviewed during intake at each visit • Providers should use clinical judgment to manage side effects and reactions “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Pain Care Agreement (PCA) • The Pain Care Agreement is an annual requirement • Document the date and location where the original agreement can be obtained on the COT CPG form • A link to an Example Pain Care Agreement is now included “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” MTF Prescription Monitoring Program https://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/tools/rxMonitoring.shtml “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” MTF Rx Restriction Request Form “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” COT Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) Specific to COT Chronic Pain CCP • Diagnosis • Date therapy is initiated • Sole prescribing provider • Treatment regimen • Baseline pain assessment • Screening measures for COT • and LBP • Opioid Risk Tool & D.I.R.E. • Date of last urine drug test • Document pill count for increased monitoring (as needed) “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Pain Treatment History The Pain Treatment History is separate from the Medical Conditions (PMHx) box, allowing additional text space for specific pain treatments recommended in the VA/DoD CPG “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Behavioral Health Treatment History • The Behavioral Health History is separate from the PMHx • Focused Behavioral Health History elements are identified in the CPG clinical hints box for added support “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” D.I.R.E. and ORT Screenings (Form View) “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” COT ® Reference Tabs • The TSWF COT-CPG AIM form contains five reference tabs (marked with a ®) with specific COT content from the VA/DoD CPG • Reference tabs use flow diagrams, tables, and external links to guide providers through COT patient management • COT-CPG reference tabs are included for guidance in medication administration as well as numerous possible drug-drug interactions “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Initial Assessment Tab “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Follow-Up Assessment Tab “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” OT Discontinuation Tab “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Medication Guidance Tab “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Dug Interaction Tab “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” TSWF Resource Material The TSWF repository for training/educational materials and updates: www.tswf-mhs.com/ “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” Comments or Feedback Contact • Form feedback / discussion forums: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/tswf • TSWF resources / educational materials: www.tswf-mhs.com • Local Clinical Systems Trainer (CST) • COT Project Managers: Mark Kline [email protected] Scot Ario [email protected] “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force” TSWF Service Leads ARMY – Dr. Rolando Merino NAVY – CDR Anja Dabelic AIR FORCE – Maj Matthew Barnes & Maj Thomas Mahoney TSWF Feedback https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/tswf “Medically Ready Force…Ready Medical Force”