Published on July 28, 2025

Safe Use of Opioids - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

When prescription opioids, or opioids and benzodiazepines are given at the same time, patients are at a higher risk of unintentional overdose because of the increased risk of breathing problems. Not using both types of medications at the same time reduces the risk of ER and inpatient hospital stays.

Safe Use of Opioids

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1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital National Average

Proportion of inpatient hospitalizations for patients 18 years of age and older prescribed, or continued on, two or more opioids or an opioid and benzodiazepine concurrently at discharge.

Lower percentages are better

16%

15%

Reviewed by Bronson Patient Safety & Quality on July 28, 2025