Explore Health Resources for Safer Care
Susan M. Ferron, MD
Faces of Hope supports providers, first responders, educators and community partners with practical tools and training to deliver compassionate, lifesaving care.
These resources are designed to reduce stigma, strengthen prevention and support recovery, fostering a safer, healthier future for Anoka County.
Key Educational Resources
These guidelines support providers in making safe, compassionate decisions that reduce risks and improve care for patients managing pain.
This CDC guideline offers practical, evidence-based recommendations to help clinicians prescribe opioids safely, manage pain effectively, and support patient well-being.
This VA/DoD clinical practice guideline provides comprehensive recommendations to help healthcare providers safely manage chronic pain, emphasizing individualized care, non-opioid treatments, and strategies to reduce opioid-related risks.
This study highlights how pharmacist-led support programs can improve chronic pain management, reduce opioid use, and strengthen collaboration between patients and healthcare providers.
Opioid Tapering Resources
Offer steps for safely reducing use while prioritizing patient comfort and recovery.
This HHS guide offers clear steps and best practices for clinicians to safely reduce or discontinue opioid dosages while prioritizing patient comfort, trust and recovery.
This study explores how individualized, flexible opioid tapering plans can support patient success and promote safer, more compassionate pain management.
Continuing Education
Modules
These free resources cover the history and science of pain and opioid use disorder, practical treatment approaches, responsible prescribing and evidence-based therapies like physical and behavioral care.
These modules are accessible and understandable for anyone and are especially helpful for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals. Each one is designed to advance health, reduce stigma and support safe, compassionate care.
Accreditation information
Healthcare professionals seeking continuing education credit must complete the accredited course through PIM. The free, eight-hour CME program meets the DEA-required training requirement under the MATE Act. Complete the accredited course through PIM.