Chronic Pain Initiative

Developing pathways for optimal pain management Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC), in partnership with non-profit organization Project Lazarus, is responding to some of the highest drug overdose death rates in the country through its Chronic Pain Initiative (CPI).

Goals:

• Reduce opioid-related overdoses

• Optimize treatment of chronic pain

• Manage substance abuse issues (opioids) Key Program Components

Community:

• Development of Community Collaboratives to promote community awareness and involvement.

Clinical:

• Primary Care Physician Toolkit

• Emergency Department Toolkit

• Care Management Toolkit

For more information on the available toolkits Click Here