This resource is a copy of Arizona’s standing order signed by the Director of Health Services allowing pharmacists to dispense naloxone to anyone who requests it. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdoses. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate
A Spanish language brochure for patients and caregivers with information about how to identify an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose either through injection, nasal spray, or auto-injector. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative
This brochure serves as resource for patients and caregivers with information about how to identify an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose either through injection, nasal spray, or auto-injector. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued this executive order in 2017 requiring multiple health care institutions and providers to report opioid related incidents to the state. Entities were required to report suspected opioid overdoses, suspected opioid deaths, naloxone doses dispensed, naloxone
The Arizona Department of Health Services prepared this presentation to train law enforcement officers on the use of naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses. It includes information on how to recognize an opioid overdose, how to administer naloxone, and considerations specifically for law enforcement officers.
The naloxone policy and procedures of the Kingman, Arizona police department. The policy describes the roles and responsibilities of responding officers in administering naloxone for an opioid overdose and defines the role of the Naloxone Coordinator in overseeing the naloxone program.
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions to explain the state requirement that first responders — including fire, emergency medical services, and law enforcement — report suspected opioid overdoses, suspected opioid overdose deaths, and doses of naloxone administered.
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions to explain the state requirement that pharmacists report naloxone doses dispensed to the state.
The Arizona Department of Health Services created these frequently asked questions about the state’s naloxone distribution program and the requirement that health care providers and first responders report naloxone dispensing and administration.
As part of Arizona’s enhanced opioid surveillance, the Arizona Department of Health Services laboratory tests blood samples collected from individuals with suspected opioid overdoses. The laboratory performs a qualitative analysis to detect standard narcotics, opioids, fentanyl