Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids Program

The purpose of the program is to establish and implement practices that will help organizations develop alternatives to pharmacological opioid interventions for pain, reduce the potential harmful consequences of opioid use for pain care in hospitals and emergency departments, thereby promoting safer pain treatment and reducing the risk of future opioid misuse and possible opioid overdose. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Eligibility is limited to hospitals and emergency departments. • The estimated funding for this program is $6,000,000. • The program aims to reduce the risk of opioid misuse and overdose. • The funding instrument for this program is a grant. • The program is focused on health activities.