Research Day 2016 at Morristown Medical Center
Welcome to CDS Monitoring Tools, website.
This webpage is dedicated to showcasing my doctoral project. My scholarly work was focused on Controlled Dangerous Substance monitoring tools and their utilization by nurse practitioners. This led to the development of a New Jersey-specific Controlled Dangerous Substance agreement form. This work is making a contribution to the nation’s fight against the opioid epidemic while promoting safe, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners. I encourage you to participate and contact me with questions, comments, and concerns.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
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NJPMP
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Project Medicine Drop
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NJ State Nursing Association Convention 2016
Health Fair at
Ringwood Ambulance Corp Building 2016
The Use of CDS Agreement Form by NJ's NPs
AANP 2017, National Conference, in Philadelphia, PA
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Inaugural DNP Project 2017, at Rutgers School of Nursing
Disclaimer: The work and information contained on this webpage is a reflection of my student work and ongoing professional endeavors.
NJ REQUIREMENTS
In the state of New Jersey (NJ), Advanced Practicing Nurses (APNs) are qualified and trained to prescribe controlled dangerous substances (CDS).
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APNs applying for prescriptive privileges are required to take a six-hour CDS course. The six-hour continuing education course on responsible prescribing and management of controlled dangerous substances, their indications and use is offered by the Center for Professional Development at Rutgers School of Nursing (RSN).
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As of 2015 all providers applying for a CDS license are required to register with NJ Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP).
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As of 2016 all providers and dispensing pharmacies are required to educate patients on Project Medicine Drop.
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To learn more about these initiatives please keep reading below and follow the links.
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Proposals/
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March 1, 2017 Changes
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/bme/Documents/BME-Emergency-Adoption-and-Concurrent-Proposal.pdf
CDS AGREEMENT FORM
Agreement forms serve as a form of informed consent between the patient and the provider. Literature review revealed that the following factors are elemental for a well-established Agreement Form:
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risk factors associated with taking controlled substances including: physical dependence, overdose, abuse
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consequences if terms of the agreement are violated
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use of one pharmacy for filling of controlled substances
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explanation that diversion is against the law
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importance of keeping controlled substance safe
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use of one prescriber for controlled substance medications
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requirements of random drug testing
Morristown Medical Center - APN Symposium
Hot Topics in Pharmacology
April 7, 2017
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Morristown Medical Center - Do No Harm Symposium, with guest speaker Chris Christie
June 12, 2017
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS
The Concert Hall - Dorothy Young Center for the Arts - Combating Opioids and the Addiction Crisis
April 3, 2017
Molly Bradshaw
Aleksandra Novik
Kelly Van Wyck