About KYSOS
The Kentucky Hospital Association is partnering with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) to launch the Kentucky Statewide Opioid Stewardship program.
The newest initiative within KY SOS is the launch of the Emergency Department (ED) Bridge Program. The main objective of the ED Bridge Program is to ensure patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive 24/7 access to care. EDs have an incredible opportunity to make OUD treatment accessible for all and to assist patients with their recovery.
The state has several ED Bridge Programs in place thus far, making a difference in the lives of patients and their communities. The KY SOS team will continue to expand the ED Bridge Program into each acute care hospital across the Commonwealth.
The KY SOS ED Bridge Program goal is to increase access to treatment and assist patients on their road to recovery, thus saving lives in Kentucky communities.
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Latest News
![Pictured left to right are KYSOS pharmacy team members and peer support specialists present for the event (left to right): Pat Bailey (Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital), Nikki Howard (Harrison Memorial Hospital), Robyn Helton (CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mt. Sterling), Emily Henderson (KYSOS), Tabitha Hardin (The Medical Center at Bowling Green), Will Caylor (Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital), Mary Beth Ecken (KYSOS), and Shanna Jaggers (KYSOS).](https://www.kentuckysos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/kysos-news-091624.webp)
KYSOS Attends Recovery Rally
![Emily Henderson, KYSOS pharmacist; Nikki Howard, Peer Support Specialist at Harrison Memorial Hospital ; Mary Beth Ecken, KYSOS pharmacist; and Allie Morrison, ED Manager Harrison Memorial](https://www.kentuckysos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/kysos-news-090924.webp)
KYSOS Attends Recovery Summit
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Harrison Memorial Hospital Joins KYSOS Outpatient Primary Care Program
Primary Care Outpatient Clinics
Providing education and guidance in opioid stewardship to primary care clinics
Emergency Department (ED) Bridge
Ensuring patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) receive 24/7 access to care
Voices
What Does KYSOS Mean to You?
Meet Advisory Committee member Alex Elswick, Voices of Hope