Using Dashboard Technology to Monitor Overdose Risk
By identifying veterans who are receiving high-dose opioid prescriptions and who have risk factors for suicide, VISN 22 providers were able to intervene to mitigate the risk of accidental or intentional overdose.
Acknowledgements
The authors wish to thank the leadership of VISN 22 for their support of this initiative. Dr. Kryskalla recognizes VA OI&T for making this work possible and her family for their support. Ms. Kern would like to thank Aaron, Leslie, and Rachel Kern for their continuous support. Dr. Hauser wishes to thank Cathy, Anika, Katia, Max, and Jirina Hauser for their unwavering support.
Author disclosures
The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this article.
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[Published Online Ahead of Print: August 14, 2014.]
