Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist UF Health Jacksonville University of Florida Orange Park, Florida
Urine drug screening serves as a cornerstone component in the comprehensive monitoring of patients who are undergoing long-term controlled substance therapy. This testing methodology provides essential data that helps ensure both patient compliance and safety throughout the course of treatment. It is imperative that healthcare providers thoroughly understand both the intricacies of the testing methodology and its numerous interpretative implications, as these results directly impact patient care decisions.
This session aims to enhance healthcare professionals' proficiency in interpreting drug test methodologies and results. Practitioners will develop competencies in implementing appropriate interventions for both positive and negative test outcomes. The module equips providers with the necessary skills to formulate evidence-based care plans when encountering unexpected results. Through detailed case studies, participants will examine protocols for opioid medication tapering and the implementation of buprenorphine therapy.
Learning Objectives:
Describe standard urine drug screening methodologies
Employ strategies for managing abnormal test results
