Kentucky Hospitals Working Together to

Fight the Opioid Epidemic

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.

Ambulance parked, with patient being rushed into the hospital

Latest News

KYSOS ED Bridge Team Visits Monroe County Medical Center

The KYSOS ED Bridge banner alerts patients and communities to the services and resources provided in each Bridge program.
Robert Haney, CCMH outpatient pharmacist; Emily Henderson, KYSOS pharmacist; Mary Beth Ecken, KYSOS pharmacist; Jeffrey Keithley, CCMH peer support specialist; Jennifer Liter, CCMH director of nursing; and Michaela Roberts, CCMH ED nurse.

KYSOS ED Bridge Site Visit

KYSOS visited Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
• Patrick Bailey, PSS Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital • Mary Beth Ecken, KYSOS Pharmacist • Tabitha Hardin, PSS, The Medical Center at Bowling Green • Emily Henderson, Panel Moderator and KYSOS Pharmacist • Dr. William Moss, CMO, The Medical Center at Bowling Green • Missy Snowden, ED Manager, Mercy Health - Marcum and Wallace Hospital

KYSOS ED Bridge Program Highlighted at Kentucky Opioid Symposium

The Kentucky Statewide Opioid Stewardship (KYSOS) Emergency Department (ED) Bridge program was highlighted at the Kentucky Opioid Symposium, October 21 and 22, in Louisville.

Inpatient

Focusing on inpatient opioid stewardship efforts

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