Fentanyl Detox Evaluation (Pierce County, WA)

Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) in the state of Washington plans to evaluate the impact of extending a patient’s stay at a fentanyl detox center from five to ten days. Before receiving inpatient treatment, it is recommended for patients to undergo fentanyl detox for ten to fifteen days. An extended stay might affect a patient’s successful completion of inpatient treatment and hospital utilization for individuals with opioid use disorder. Testing the impact of a longer length of stay through a randomized evaluation will allow PCHS to measure its effectiveness and generate evidence that can inform the County’s decision-making around improving care for individuals with opioid use disorder.