P-0007 {Fostering Commitment To Effective Pain Management}

FOSTERING COMMITMENT TO EFFECTIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

Outline

I.	Introduction

	A.	Definition of Pain
	B.	Acute Versus Chronic Pain
	C.	Harmful Effects of Untreated Pain

II.	Institutional Commitment

III.	Pain Control Standards

IV.	Principles of Pain Management

	A.	Assessment
	B.	Environment of Care
	C.	Communication and Physician Collaboration

V.	Myths and Misconceptions

VI.	Surveyor Emphasis on Pain Management

	A.	JCAHO
	B.	DPH

VII.	Reference Guides

VIII.	Conclusion