Our new ambulatory Outpatient Opioid Withdraw Management service is an outpatient model for individuals requiring coming off Opioids. The program is unique in that it provides many of the benefits of inpatient but in a setting that is more cost effective and less restrictive.It is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week, where patients will be under the care of an interdisciplinary team that includes Physicians, Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistance. Services will include assessment and patient observation, medical history, monitoring of vital signs, treatment of withdrawal symptoms, Substance Abuse Counselor consultation, and referrals for ongoing addiction and substance abuse treatment.
Ambulatory Opioid Withdraw Management services fit our mission and vision of providing person-centered, outcome-based care in the least restrictive environment.
In the past many patients were served on an inpatient basis since other outpatient options were not available. Using the State of Wisconsin Uniform Placement Criteria (WI-UPC), an analysis of the population identified that the majority would be better served on an outpatient basis.
We are designing our new Ambulatory Opioid Withdraw Management Program to meet several goals:
We obtained certification from the Department of Health Services (DHS Chapter 75.08) to offer an ambulatory detoxification program so that patients will be able to receive these services in a medically managed manner. We have developed a full complement of policies and procedures, as well as remodeled our facility and allocated staff resources for the new program.
Healing Corner LLC 19115 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 117 Brookfield, WI 53045
Healing Corner LLC Admission assessment is conducted at Healing Corner LLC, and the telephone number is 262-781-0240. The service will provide patient care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Healing Corner LLC’s new ambulatory opioid withdraw management services will consist of a medically managed, monitored and structured service provided on an outpatient, voluntary basis and delivered by a physician or other service personnel acting under the supervision of a physician.
• Ambulatory opioid withdraw management patients will be assessed for psychological and social signs and symptoms of substance abuse and dependence, along with mental health disorders, trauma and suicide risk, using Wisconsin Uniform Placement Criteria (WI-UPC) and Clinical Institute Assessment of Alcohol Scale Revised (CIWA- Ar)
• Management and monitoring of Opioid withdrawal will be performed by nursing staff, including assessment and dispensing of medications to assist with withdrawal
• The service will generally be limited to 72 hours or less but may extend in duration for specific cases. Patient will be transported to and from the clinic if requested.
Yes. A number of options may apply:
Minors will be referred to a general hospital or sent home with parents, if available and appropriate
Patients who are medically compromised will be referred to a general hospital
Those who can be cared for by family or friends—and who pose no danger to themselves or others—will be sent home
Yes. In certain cases restrictions will apply:
Healing Corner LLC will not provide ambulatory withdraw management services to minors or those who are medically compromised.
Ambulatory Opioid Withdraw Management is a voluntary service that cannot hold individuals against their will; accordingly, this program is not designed to accommodate involuntary commitments.
County of residence restrictions apply.