OUD MEETS: A novel program to increase initiation of medications for opioid use disorder and improve outcomes for hospitalized patients being discharged to skilled nursing facilities

Original research
by
Tassey, Theresa E. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

Opioid Use Disorder Medical Patient Engagement, Enrollment in treatment and Transitional Supports (OUD MEETS) program was a clinical pilot designed to increase initiation of buprenorphine and methadone for hospitalized patients with OUD requiring post–acute care. The program comprises a hospital partnership with two skilled nursing faclities (SNFs) and two opioid treatment programs (OTPs) to improve recovery supports and access to MOUD for patients discharged to SNF.

Findings/Key points

Twenty-seven (96 %) enrolled patients successfully completed hospital treatment. Twenty-three (85 %) patients successfully completed medical treatment at a skilled nursing facility. Thirteen (46 %) enrolled patients had confirmed linkage to OUD treatment post-SNF. One patient left the hospital (4 %) and four patients left a skilled nursing facility (15 %) via patient-directed discharge.

Design/methods

Twenty-eight of 30 eligible patients enrolled in the program

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Keywords

Transitions in care/treatment
Hospitals
About PWUD
About prescribers
Wrap-around services
Outcomes