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Injectable Buprenorphine Implementation Guide
This guide outlines the key components for implementing injectable buprenorphine treatment, including relevant definitions, regulating agencies, education and training resources, and associated tools to assist in regulatory compliance while providing quality patient care.
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Boston Medical Center Injectable Buprenorphine Protocols
Please reference the 2021 Boston Medical Center OBAT Clinical Guidelines, pages 42-50.
These guidelines should be used to inform the administration of injectable buprenorphine at Boston Medical Center.
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Consent for Treatment with Injectable Buprenorphine
Extended-Release Buprenorphine: An Instructional Guide
Initiation of Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine
Guidance for starting a patient on monthly injectable buprenorphine, including required preparation and injection day planning. This is not meant to replace clinical decision-making.
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Injectable Buprenorphine Administration Checklist
Checklist for injectable buprenorphine administration. Please reference the 2021 "Addiction
Nursing Competencies: A Comprehensive Toolkit for the Addictions Nurse" document, pages 62-63.
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Lidocaine Administration Prior to LAIB Injection Protocols | Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center's Policy and Procedure Manual's Standing Order for Administration of Lidocaine prior to Injection of Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB).
Patient Medication Guide for Injectable Buprenorphine
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