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07/29/2015

ACEP Webinar to Offer Guidance, Best Practices for ED Naloxone Programs

On Wednesday, August 19 at 1pm EDT, the ACEP Trauma and Injury Prevention Section will hold a webinar to assist emergency departments interested in establishing programs to distribute the life-saving opioid overdose medication, naloxone, to at-risk opioid users and their loved ones.

The webinar—“ED Naloxone Distribution: Key Considerations & Implementation Strategies”—will feature experts from around the country who have instituted ED naloxone programs. They will share the lessons they learned along the way, offering guidance on key policy and logistical considerations to understand before starting a naloxone program as well as practical steps necessary to implement them.

During the webinar, participants will gain concrete recommendations and learn about proven best practices for successfully implementing a naloxone program. For more information or to register for the webinar, click here.

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