caused by opioid-related drug overdose. (Naloxone has no effect on non-opioid overdoses such as those involving alcohol, cocaine, or benzodiazepines). R ECOMMENDATIONS This procedure is based on recommendations by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Secretaries of Education, Health and Drug and Alcohol Programs, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), the Pennsylvania Physician General, and Act 139 of 2014. PSBA states that research has shown the following: • Naloxone has been used safely by health professionals for over 40 years. • Administration of Naloxone may cause a very unpleasant physical experience for a person who is overdosing, but serious side effects are very rare. • Naloxone has no known potential for abuse. • Naloxone has virtually no effect if administered to a person not using opioids. • No cases of allergic reaction have been reported, although the possibility of an allergic reaction has not been ruled out. Act 139 establishes a form of “Good Samaritan” immunity from criminal prosecution for persons who call for help (as well as the person whose overdose they report) in an emergency situation, use their real name, and stay with the overdosing person until EMS or law enforcement arrives. Act 139 establishes immunity from civil, criminal, or professional licensure liability for prescribing health care professionals, as well as for a “person” relating to their involvement with naloxone, so long as they act in good faith and with reasonable care, which are to be presumed if they have had the free training offered. T RAINING Before any CCAC employee or contracted personnel may administer naloxone under this procedure, the individual must successfully complete an online training program through the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which covers the recognition of opioid-related overdoses, administering naloxone, and promptly seeking medical attention for drug overdoses. Evidence that such training has been completed will be placed in the employee’s personnel file. Training Requirements/Testing All police officers, security guards, and other identified personnel are required to become certified in basic first aid, CPR, and AED before assuming their duties. First aid/CPR/AED Training will be provided by a certified instructor. All personnel using Narcan are required to become trained in the use and administration of Narcan, as described by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and outlined by Act 139 of 2014. All personal subject to Narcan certification shall be recertified annually. Listed below are online training for Narcan.
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