OSSAT

Opioid Stewardship Self-Assessment Tool (OSSAT) is based on a framework for implementing hospital-based OS programs that supports evidence-based practice and a pragmatic approach to pain management.

Undertaking a self-assessment using OSSAT

Provides a maturity assessment to help with continuing to build and improve an Opioid Stewardship Program at your hospital(s) by:

• Undertaking a gap analysis
• Using the results to identify priority areas and developing a local strategy
• Identifying the resource requirements
• Allowing for inter-hospital collaboration

How to use OSSAT?

• Establish a team – a multidisciplinary team with individuals with organisational knowledge with respect to pain management and opioid stewardship e.g. Director of Pharmacy, Medication Safety Officer, Lead for Acute Pain services or representation from a group of people such as Medicine Committee, medication Safety Committee or Opioid Stewardship Committee.
• Appoint a member of your team to coordinate the self-assessment

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