Opioid Overdose Prevention
The NYSED Opioid Overdose Prevention Resources listed below may be used in consultation with the school medical director, administration, and school council in implementing a school or school district opioid overdose prevention program.
NYSED Guidance for Schools
NYSED Opioid Overdose Prevention Memo
Encouraging schools to register in the opioid overdose prevention program. (10/13/21)
NYSED Guidance Document On Opioid Prevention
Provides NYS Education Department (NYSED), NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH), and Harm Reduction Coalition guidance and training for schools choosing to participate as opioid antagonist recipients as defined by Public Health Law §3309. (Updated 3/2019)
Naloxone Administration In Schools Options Chart
This chart is referenced in the above document and describes how schools may register as NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs, obtain and administer naloxone. It includes applicable regulatory citations. (12/16)
NYSDOH-NYSED Opioid Overdose Prevention Training Webinar and Resources
Opioid Prevention Training Webinar For School Personnel
This NYSDOH approved training for non-medical school personnel provides information on recognizing signs of opioid overdose and administering opiate antagonist naloxone for suspected opioid overdose. It is required for all school staff who choose to administer naloxone on-site at school. 1 CTLE/PD credit is awarded after successful completion. (Updated 3/2019)
- Opioid Training Skills Checklist for School Staff
To be used to assess skills for non-medical staff who have completed the NYSDOH-NYSED approved webinar training and received a certificate of completion. - NYSDOH Steps for Naloxone Administration Infographic
Provides a visual overview of how to administer naloxone, rescue breathing steps, and how to care for someone after giving naloxone, (NYSDOH 7/17) - Responding To An Overdose Emergencies
For Staff - Provides a visual overview of steps for response and use of Narcan® (March 2019).
NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Resources for School Settings
NYSDOH Opioid Prevention Webpage
Provides links to provider and consumer resources on naloxone administration, applicable NYS laws, guidelines, and fact sheets (Updated 3/2021).
NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Schools Page
is dictated to assisting schools to obtain and provide naloxone. It includes information on how to become a registered Opioid Overdose Program, Resources for Registered Programs, and a listing of School and BOCES Districts Registered as Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs (Updated 1/2021)
NYSDOH Opioid-related Data in New York State
Provides information that can be used to help identify where communities are struggling, help tailor interventions, and show improvements (Last updated January 2020).
Monitoring Inventory of Naloxone
AED/EAI/Naloxone Maintenance and Inventory Log
This document may be used to track all 3 items for districts wishing to store naloxone and or Epinephrine Auto-Injectors obtained with the AED unit. The location and storage of naloxone are determined by district policy. (12/2016)
Naloxone Inventory Log
May be used to track naloxone location, use/disposal, and expiration date. (12/2016)
Naloxone Medications
Note: Links provided for educational purposes only. No endorsement is intended or implied
Policy and Notification Samples for Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs
Sample policies and procedures for NYSDOH Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs and/or Licensed Prescribers
While not school-specific, this NYSDOH sample may be used as a guide in developing policies and procedures in accordance with school medical director, administrative and counsel guidance. (3/21/14)
Sample District Notification to Parents Regarding the Implementation of an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program
Provides a brief explanation of an Opioid Prevention Program. Literacy level approximately 8th grade. (12/2016)
School Medical Directors and/or Licensed Prescriber Resources
See also:
- OASAS Education Materials and Resources and Posters Addressing Substance Use: Implementation of New Law Education Law §3038
- Drug |Substance Use Disorder Prevention Resources Page
- NYSED Memos and Guidelines by Content: Substance Abuse Education Materials and Resources For Implementation of Education Law §3038
- Guidelines and Memos Related to Opioid Overdose Prevention and Use of Naloxone in Schools is located on the Laws, Guidelines, and Memos page
Page Updated 12/27/21