Pain Management Part 1: Foundational Information
Presented by Cathleen Armato
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This course will examine the terminology related to pain assessment and management to help ensure strong communication between nurses, physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and the patient/family. The purpose is to lay the foundation for the remainder of the courses in this pain management series, help the clinician avoid misunderstandings, and prevent potential errors.
The course will also explore potential barriers to effective pain management, including those within the health system, the clinician’s biases, and the perceptions of the patient and family. In addition, the course will review the management of opioids in a time of increased state and federal scrutiny.
This course is appropriate for any healthcare provider or interdisciplinary team member dealing with patients in pain.
Meet your instructor
Cathleen Armato
Cathleen Armato is an experienced executive with 22 years in the home care and hospice industry. She has served in various roles during that time, including VP of operations and chief compliance officer for a nationwide healthcare provider. In 2012, Cat became a consultant. Since that time, she has assisted multiple…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Basic Terminology
Chapter 1 will help the clinician and interdisciplinary team members differentiate between common terms used in pain management. We will examine terms such as allodynia vs. hyperalgesia, effectiveness vs. efficacy, and analgesic vs. anesthetic.
2. Opioid Management in a Time of Increased Scrutiny
Chapter 2 will assist team members in recognizing increased federal and state oversight methods. Despite this increased scrutiny, the clinician is still responsible to manage pain in the hospice patient. We will review tolerance, dependence, and substance use disorder as well as drug-seeking behaviors. Drug diversion management is also discussed, including behaviors that put clinicians at risk. Finally, appropriate medication disposal is discussed.
3. Barriers to Pain Management and Consequences of Ineffective Pain Management
Chapter 3 will assist the team to identify national, systemic, clinician, and patient/family barriers to effective pain management. Increased scrutiny has led to unintended consequences and, in many cases, unmanaged pain. By understanding and examining barriers, healthcare providers can examine their knowledge and attitudes and more effectively advocate for their patients.
More courses in this series
Pain Management Part 1: Foundational Information
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Pain Management Part 2: Pain Types and Etiology
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Pain Management Part 3: The Thorough Pain Assessment
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Pain Management Part 4: Adjuvants and Nonpharmacologic Interventions
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Pain Management Part 5: Opioids for Pain Management
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Pain Management Part 6: Management of Opioid Side Effects
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Patient Notification of Hospice Non-Covered Items, Services, and Drugs
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