Free online education for Tennessee-specific prescribing guidelines
Resources in Section 8:
Toxicology Screening
These tools are listed for reference as widely used clinical resources. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement by the Tennessee Foundation for Quality Patient Healthcare or the Tennessee Medical Association. Clinicians should apply professional judgment and current clinical guidelines when using any decision-support tool.
Matrix to Align Screening Tests with Patient Risk Factors:
Click here to download the matrix
(Check your download folder as the download occurs automatically)
Patient-Centered “Scripting” to Discuss Toxicology Results:
https://www.recoveryanswers.org/addiction-ary/
State Guidelines for Toxicology Testing:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/pain-management-clinic/ChronicPainGuidelines.pdf
Handout for Signs of Substance use Disorder:
https://www.recoveryanswers.org/assets/SUD-DIAGNOSIS.png
Tennessee Nonresidential Buprenorphine Treatment Guidelines:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/Buprenorphine-Treatment-Guidelines.pdf
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale:
https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/ClinicalOpiateWithdrawalScale.pdf
Medication Interactions Guide:
https://www.uptodate.com
Restrictions for PAs and APRNs to Prescribe Buprenorphine:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/Buprenorphine-Treatment-Guidelines.pdf