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The specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely aim was as follows: \u201cIn patients who present for follow up with PACT, we will use the \u201copioid bundle\u201d to increase risk stratification for opioid misuse from 0% to 90% over 5 months.\u201d The opioid bundle includes a urine drug screen, Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System report, pill count, and screening history for drug abuse and mental health disorders. The setting was multiple CCHMC ambulatory clinics. Participants included all PACT members.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>RESULTS:<\/jats:title><jats:p>Since implementing the new system, we have increased risk stratification for opioid misuse among outpatients from 0% to &amp;gt;90%. Results have been sustained for 12 months. Key processes have become reliable: obtaining informed consent and controlled substance agreements for all new patients and obtaining the opioid bundle to enable risk stratification in a consistent and timely fashion. A total of 34% of patients have been stratified as high risk, and an additional 27% have been stratified as moderate risk.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>CONCLUSIONS:<\/jats:title><jats:p>A system to ensure safe opioid prescribing practices to all patients is critical for providers. 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