Perceptions of a naloxone leave behind program among emergency medical services personnel in Michigan, USA.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In 2020, Michigan implemented its first Naloxone Leave-Behind Program for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field providers. Under the program, EMS field providers leave naloxone kits to individuals aged 15 or older they encounter in the field who have overdosed, who indicate they have a substance use disorder, or exhibit signs of opioid use and/or to bystanders, friends, or family that are present at the encounter.

Methods

Survey of EMS field providers and administrators to assess perspectives on the Michigan NLB program. Comparisons of perspectives between field providers and administrators working in EMS agencies operating in medical control authorities (MCAs) participating in the NLB program (i.e., participating agencies) with field providers and administrator

SUBMITTER: Gibbons JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11387810 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature