Abstract

The impact of the opioid epidemic has caused widespread destruction to communities, workplaces, and healthcare. The impact is deadly and harming our economy. Prevention, treatment, education, and technology are some of the focuses used to combat this awakening disease.

Author Details

Cindy K. Delaughter, ASN, Nurse health consultant, writer and Western Governors Student, Aetna Insurance, Orem, Utah, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Epidemic, Opioid, Prevention

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

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Innovative response to the opioid crisis

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

The impact of the opioid epidemic has caused widespread destruction to communities, workplaces, and healthcare. The impact is deadly and harming our economy. Prevention, treatment, education, and technology are some of the focuses used to combat this awakening disease.