At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a healthcare environment where every individual receives the highest standard of care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We believe in the importance of addressing and improving health disparities to ensure that all community members have access to the care they need.
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Quality Initiatives
Melissa Memorial Hospital has chosen to participate in the Colorado ALTO Project, a program designed to reduce the administration of opioids in Colorado emergency departments (EDs). MMH’s goal is to help patients improve pain management, return them to a maximum level of function and independence, and ultimately, restore their quality of life. Our hospital and clinicians are committed to understanding and individually treating patients’ physical and emotional symptoms of pain.
Colorado is at the center of the U.S. opioid epidemic, with the 12th highest rate of misuse and abuse of prescription opioids across all 50 states. Colorado hospitals, particularly their EDs, are in a strong position to integrate new, more effective pain management treatments that are tailored to each patient’s unique pain experience.
Colorado Hospital Association leads the Colorado ALTO Project in partnership with the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse, the Colorado Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Telligen, and the Colorado Emergency Nurses Association.
Some pilot hospital EDs reported questions/criticism about their facility being “opioid free” and not being available to help patients who may need an opioid. The ED at MMH is not changing to be “opioid free.” We still recognize that some patients and conditions are appropriate to treat with opioids and do offer them if alternative therapies fail. Our ED providers and staff will continue to accommodate all patients’ needs.
For questions, contact Megan Shields, Director of Quality at (970) 854-2241.