Resources

Clinical Algorithms

Buprenorphine Initiation - Community Induction Guide for Patients
This is a modified version of NIDA's guidance on conducting a buprenorphine community induction that can be given out to patients.
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Buprenorphine Quick Start
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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Initiation of Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine (Sublocade)
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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Methadone to Buprenorphine Transitions
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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Naltrexone Initiation for Alcohol Use Disorder
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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Naltrexone Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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Pain Management While on Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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Pain Management While on Naltrexone for Opioid Use Disorder
This clinical algorithm is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder. It is not meant to replace clinical-decision making. Please see the Massachusetts Nurse Care Manager Model clinical guidelines for further information.
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