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  • Opioid pain relief is crucial for end-of-life care in hospices.
  • Safe disposal of unused medications is an essential responsibility.
  • Medication disposal kits offer an effective and eco-friendly solution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate hospice clinical staff knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding medication disposal.
  • To assess the impact of an online training program on these factors.
  • To improve medication disposal methods within the hospice setting.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous surveys administered pre- and post-training to hospice clinical staff.
  • A one-hour synchronous online training on medication disposal was provided.
  • Patient medical records were reviewed to track disposal method frequency.

Main Results:

  • Post-training, a significant increase in staff educating patients on disposal at admission (31% to 46%).
  • A notable rise in staff routinely disposing of medications with patients/families (73% to 83%).
  • The training demonstrated a positive influence on staff practices.

Conclusions:

  • Online training effectively enhances hospice staff's knowledge and practices concerning medication disposal.
  • Improved staff education and routine disposal practices contribute to safer medication management in hospice care.
  • This initiative supports responsible medication management and environmental safety in end-of-life care settings.