Opioid Prescribing Resources
WSDA has compiled a list of information and resources regarding the prescription of opioids and the prevention of opioid abuse.
New opioid prescribing rules for dentists in Washington became effective January 26, 2019.
Read a summary on the WSDA Blog.
Opioid Resources
Department of Health Resources
- Opioid Prescribing Checklists
- Acute Pain Patient Handout
- Chronic Pain Patient Handout
- Subacute Pain Patient Handout
- Surgical Pain Patient Handout
- Dentist Practitioner Handout
- Healthcare Provider FAQs
- New Opioid Prescribing Requirements
- Opioid Prescribing Webinar
- PMP EHR Integration
- WA Prescription Monitoring Program
- Washington State Opioid Response Plan
Additional Resources
- AMDG Interagency Guideline on Prescribing Opioids for Pain
- CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids
- Find a Medicine Take-Back Location - Take Back Your Meds
- Naloxone Information
- OHRC Prescribing Opioids for Women of Reproductive Age: Information for Dentists
- Opioid Prescribing Guideline Implementation - BREE Collaborative
- Opioid Prescribing Information - Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
- Presentation: Implementation of Opioid Prevention and Treatment Initiatives (PPT)
- WAMD Opioid Dose Calculator
- Association of Opioid Prescriptions From Dental Clinicians for US Adolescents and Young Adults With Subsequent Opioid Use and Abuse
- Association Between Long-term Opioid Use in Family Members and Persistent Opioid Use After Surgery Among Adolescents and Young Adults
- National Safety Council Opioids at Work Employer Toolkit
- Prescribing Opioids to Addicted Populations - Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies
Using the Prescription Monitoring Program
If you are new to using the PMP or want to refresh your knowledge of the system, the Department of Health (DOH) provides several resources to make the process easier.
Training Guide
The DOH provides a detailed training guide document for practitioners learning how to use the PMP.
Read the Guide
Training Videos
If you prefer your training in video format, the DOH YouTube channel provides short, step-by-step instructional videos on PMP topics, such as:
- How to Register for Access
- How to Do a Recipient Query
- How to View Query Results
- How to Do a Prescriber DEA Query
- How to Do a Prescriber History Query
- How to Manage Delegate Accounts
See All Videos
Provider FAQs
Visit the DOH website for a list of PMP frequently asked questions.
See Provider FAQs
