Introduction
The CHIME Opioid Task Force launched in early 2018 with a clear mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While the mission is straightforward, the challenge is complex. Opioid addiction is a chronic disease that requires long-term, often lifelong, care. It requires well-informed clinicians equipped with reliable, user-friendly tools to support evidence-based decision-making.
The first CHIME CIO Playbook, released in 2019, was designed for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs). It provided IT leaders with strategies to address the crisis within their organizations. The Opioid Stewardship Playbook 2.0 expands this vision—it is for anyone involved in caring for or supporting individuals at risk for opioid use disorder (OUD) or those who are already struggling with it. This edition offers technical solutions for clinicians and valuable information for those working alongside them to improve care, enhance safety, and support recovery.
Developed from the collective knowledge and experiences of CHIME members and CHIME Foundation partners, Playbook 2.0 provides real-world examples, best practices, and informative white papers. It is a living document, continuously evolving to reflect the latest insights, innovations, and leading IT practices in addressing opioid addiction.
Together, we can drive meaningful change. Thank you for joining us in this critical effort to end the opioid crisis.
The CHIME Opioid Task Force