Opioid Stewardship

Let's Be Clear

The South Dakota Department of Health developed an ED toolkit program to be used in response to ED patients who present with substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and non-fatal drug overdose. This has now expanded to clinics. The Let's Be Clear site has a significant amount of information including resources, information on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), treatment, and much more. Our quality team works closely on this grant by educating hospitals and clinics on the resources in South Dakota.

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The ED toolkit is an interactive guide for providers and hospital administrators. It provides strategies to incorporate best practices for screening and diagnosis, referral to treatment, safe prescribing, and community resources in various healthcare and non-healthcare settings. Its content was developed with considerations for rural and urban hospitals. It is titled ED Provider Toolkit, but the resources are applicable for all locations.
  • Provider letter from the DEA: Click Here
  • Which groups are accredited to provide training?
    • The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
    • The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
    • American Medical Association (AMA)
    • The American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
    • The American Dental Association (ADA)
    • The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
    • The American Psychiatric Association (APA)
    • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
    • The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
    • The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
    • Any other organization accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
    • Education (AACCME) or the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition
    • (CCEPR), whether directly or through an organization accredited by a State medical society that is recognized by the ACCME or CCEPR
    • Any other organization approved or accredited by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, the ACCME, or the CCEP
  • Training Course Option:
The Let's Be Clear website has screening tools including COWS, SOPP-R, and the NIDA Quick Screen. Click here to get direct access to the Opioid Toolkit on the website. You will find the screening tools under Screen & Identify Patient Risk.
What is motivational interviewing? It is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change.
This continues to be a huge issue with patients who struggle with opioid use disease. Our consultants address stigma when presenting at hospitals.  Please contact us to discuss educational opportunities on stigma.
What is it? It is a FREE, web-based tool that provides near real-time surveillance (within 24 hours) of suspected overdose events to support public safety and public health efforts to mobilize an immediate response to overdose events. In South Dakota, Emergency Medical Services reports are automatically uploaded into ODMAP after responding to a suspected event.
  • ODMAP features cross jurisdiction suspected event information, overdose alerts, internal heat maps, filters, charts, and multiple agencies providing data for areas that capture more information for suspected overdose events.
  • Contact Matt Tribble, MPH, Public Health Analyst with the Overdose Response Strategy.
  • Request ODMAP Access
  • South Dakota Resources for Substance Use Disorders
    • This document provides a compilation of resources to support the patient and family affected by substance use disorder. This resource listing can be used by staff for referral of patients/families or by patients/families themselves.
  • Clinician Substance Use Resources
    • This document provides information on a national clinician consultant center, mentoring programs for providers, and resources for providers on Opioid Use Disorders.
  • Order FREE Opioid-Related Print Materials here
  • Stigma: A Personal Testimony from Megan Cantone | Recording
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Q & A with Dr. Tinguely (Feb 1) | Recording
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Q & A with Dr. Tinguely (Feb 6) | Recording
  • SDAHO Soundbites Podcast: Lack of Euphoria with use of Buprenorphine | Click here
  • SDAHO Soundbites Podcast: Access to MAT Medications | Click here
  • SDAHO Soundbites Podcast: Dosing and Weaning off Opioids Safely | Click here
  • SDAHO Soundbites: Opportunities for Improvement in Treatment | Click here
  • SDAHO Soundbites Podcast: Payment Options | Click here
  • CDC Training Modules & Resources on Overdose Prevention | Click here
  • Care and Management of the Patient with Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependence with Dr. Uthe | Recording

The information on this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is presented for general reference and educational purposes to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be medical or other expert advice and should not be used in place of consultation with emergency responders or medical professionals. The information published here is not exhaustive and the user should seek the advice or appropriate professionals.