Issuance of Naloxone: Naloxone for intranasal use will be issued to all sworn officers. Each kit will include: Instructions for administering intranasal naloxone, One (1) single-use Luer-Lock prefilled syringe system, and One (1) MAD. Procedure: Officers shall receive Department approved and authorized training on responding to persons suffering from an apparent opioid overdose and the use of naloxone prior to being issued and intranasal naloxone kit and/or being authorized to administer naloxone. Officers of this Department shall receive approved and authorized refresher training on responding to persons suffering from an apparent opioid overdose and the use of naloxone every two (2) years. Whenever an officer encounters a person who appears to be the victim of a drug overdose, the officer shall: Maintain universal precautions throughout the event, Contact and advise the dispatcher of a possible overdose and request EMS response, Keep the dispatcher apprised of the condition of the overdose victim, Perform an assessment of the victim checking for unresponsive and decreased signs, Check for Medic Alert tags or the like, which may indicate a pre-existing medical condition, around the wrist or neck of the victim, Ask witnesses, family or friends of the victim what type of drug the victim ingested, Observe your surroundings for any evidence of that may indicate what the victim ingested such as; prescription drug bottles, heroin packages, needles and syringes, Prior to the administration of naloxone, officers shall ensure that the victim is in a safe location and shall remove any sharp or heavy objects from the victim’s reach, as the sudden onset of immediate opioid withdrawal may result in physical symptoms such as agitation, rapid heart rate, nausea, seizures and difficulty breathing, Administer naloxone the approved MAD,
Issuance of Naloxone: Naloxone for intranasal use will be issued to all sworn officers. Each kit will include: Instructions for administering intranasal naloxone, One (1) single-use Luer-Lock prefilled syringe system, and One (1) MAD. Procedure: Officers shall receive Department approved and authorized training on responding to persons suffering from an apparent opioid overdose and the use of naloxone prior to being issued and intranasal naloxone kit and/or being authorized to administer naloxone. Officers of this Department shall receive approved and authorized refresher training on responding to persons suffering from an apparent opioid overdose and the use of naloxone every two (2) years. Whenever an officer encounters a person who appears to be the victim of a drug overdose, the officer shall: Maintain universal precautions throughout the event, Contact and advise the dispatcher of a possible overdose and request EMS response, Keep the dispatcher apprised of the condition of the overdose victim, Perform an assessment of the victim checking for unresponsive and decreased signs, Check for Medic Alert tags or the like, which may indicate a pre-existing medical condition, around the wrist or neck of the victim, Ask witnesses, family or friends of the victim what type of drug the victim ingested, Observe your surroundings for any evidence of that may indicate what the victim ingested such as; prescription drug bottles, heroin packages, needles and syringes, Prior to the administration of naloxone, officers shall ensure that the victim is in a safe location and shall remove any sharp or heavy objects from the victim’s reach, as the sudden onset of immediate opioid withdrawal may result in physical symptoms such as agitation, rapid heart rate, nausea, seizures and difficulty breathing, Administer naloxone the approved MAD,
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