Importance Non–ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) is a common
and deadly hospital-acquired infection. However, inconsistent surveillance methods and …

Background The North American opioid crisis is marked by high opioid-related mortality and
morbidity, including opioid use-associated infections (OUAIs). Users of pharmaceutical and …

Sepsis has recently been defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the
dysregulated host response to an ongoing or suspected infection. To date, sepsis continues …

Importance Hospitalizations related to opioid use disorder (OUD) represent an opportunity to
initiate medication for OUD (MOUD). Objective To assess whether starting MOUD after a …

Importance Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are being referred more individuals with opioid
use disorder (OUD), even when their medical needs are not directly associated with OUD …

Background Medical hospitalizations for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) frequently
result in patient-directed discharges (PDD), often due to untreated pain and withdrawal …

Abstract Background and Aims Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) suffer
disproportionately from COVID‐19. To inform clinical management of OUD patients …

OBJECTIVES: To describe practice patterns surrounding the use of medications to treat
opioid use disorder (MOUD) in critically ill patients. DESIGN: Retrospective, multicenter …

In the setting of the ongoing national overdose crisis, 1 there is an urgent need for novel
approaches to quality and compassionate patient care. People with opioid use disorder …

Background Besides the high prevalence of HIV and HCV infections, people who inject
drugs (PWID) have a cumulative risk of acquiring skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) from …