Hospital to Nursing Home Transitions of Care for Older Adults With Opioid Use Disorders: A Needs Assessment

Opioid related inpatient stays increased 54.4% and the number of opioid-related ED visits doubled among patients aged 65 and older from 2010 to 2015. 29-49% of residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have a lifetime diagnosis of substance use disorder. As care transitions are a vulnerable time with high risk for error, assessment of care transitions for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may improve patient safety, decrease hospital readmission rates, and ensure equitable care for patients with OUD.