Yale New Haven Hospital Opioid Stewardship Case Study

This case study details the integration of Bamboo Health's NarxCare analytics and clinical resources platform into the electronic health record (EHR) system at Yale New Haven Hospital's Adult Emergency Department (ED). The objective of this integration was to enhance access to controlled substance prescription histories, thereby improving patient care and addressing the opioid epidemic. The study outlines the challenges faced by the ED, including the cumbersome process of accessing prescription data from multiple sources, which often delayed critical decision-making. By integrating NarxCare via the PMP Gateway into the Epic EHR platform, clinicians gained immediate access to comprehensive patient prescription histories. The case study highlights the significant impact of this integration on clinical workflows, allowing for faster evaluations and potentially saving lives. It also presents statistics on opioid overdose deaths in Connecticut, emphasizing the importance of effective prescription monitoring in emergency settings.