0000047202 00000 n 0000038153 00000 n Future plans are in place to make opioid education a standard component of their school-based training. Data show that in 2019, more than 4,300 people died from a drug overdose. “Since 2018, we have provided free naloxone kits through public events to more than 10,000 Pennsylvanians, and first responders have further assisted in getting naloxone into the community. 0000004058 00000 n More on COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. While this is not required, information is used to develop a publicly available map of all pharmacy locations providing naloxone access to individuals in NC. 0000044815 00000 n 0000005082 00000 n 330 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000038059 00000 n In 2016, Dr. Levine issued a standing order for any Pennsylvanian to get naloxone at a pharmacy for anyone who may need it. 0000034053 00000 n As a result of the new law, the chief medical officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) may issue standing orders for Naloxone to be dispensed by pharmacies and harm reduction organization employees and volunteers to help expand statewide Naloxone access to those who need it most. 330 48 0000002017 00000 n The Wolf Administration today announced that Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed an updated naloxone standing order which permits community-based organizations to provide naloxone by mail. The number of people receiving high dosages of opioids (defined as greater than 90 morphine milligram equivalents per day) has dropped 53 percent since the PDMP launched in August 2016. 0000005196 00000 n 0000010989 00000 n 0000044667 00000 n 0000006801 00000 n A body scanner pilot project was successful in reducing overdoses and violent crime in a number of facilities. 0000017253 00000 n 0000027201 00000 n 0000040895 00000 n 0000030701 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 0000003300 00000 n More than half of those saves, 6,633, occurred in 2019. 0000007402 00000 n 0000010437 00000 n The command center is staffed by personnel from 17 state agencies and the Office of the Attorney General, spearheaded by the departments of Health and Drug and Alcohol Programs. “Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. 0000045410 00000 n Since taking office, Tom has taken a number of steps to make Pennsylvania a better place and is fighting for Pennsylvanians in Harrisburg every day. We encourage everyone – business owners, members of the general public, loved ones affected by substance use disorder, and individuals suffering from the disease – to equip themselves to respond in an emergency.”. 0000020460 00000 n The Get Help Now Hotline received close to 38,700 calls, with nearly half of all callers connected directly to a treatment provider. 0000033977 00000 n Efforts over the past several years, working with state agencies, local, regional and federal officials, have resulted in significant action to address the opioid crisis: For more information on Pennsylvania’s response to the opioid crisis visit www.pa.gov/opioids. 0000044954 00000 n �N�v��V�j?��M4m'��]�w � 8�2 0000010009 00000 n It’s more important than ever to wear a mask, keep your distance, and download the COVID Alert PA app. 11 Pennsylvania Coordinated Medication Assisted Treatment (PacMAT) programs are serving as part of a hub-and-spoke model to provide evidence-based treatment to people where they live, with just under $26 million dedicated into the centers. 0000040994 00000 n “Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said. “The Opioid Command Center remains committed to assisting Pennsylvanians in all ways possible who are affected by this crisis, and we believe this is another opportunity to do so by putting naloxone into the hands of the public. The standing order may be used by those who are at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, or their family members, friends or other person who are in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose. In addition, naloxone has also been made available through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Centralized Coordinating Entities, free public naloxone giveaways at Pennsylvania Health Centers, partnerships with Pennsylvania colleges and universities, and distribution to narcotic treatment providers throughout the commonwealth. GQ9s�=��P�.������� Wolf signed the first opioid disaster declaration, meets every week to discuss the opioid crisis. This represents a nearly 19 percent decrease in drug overdose deaths from 2017. More on COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. 0000003904 00000 n Naloxone has been made available to first responders through the Commission on Crime and Delinquency, with more than 63,400 kits made available and close to 12,700 saves through that program. The Opioid Command Center, established in January 2018 when Gov. 0000013912 00000 n This updated standing order allows for community-based organizations to obtain naloxone and provide it to individuals either in person or by mail. For a map of states with standing orders allowing pharmacists to distribute naloxone without a patient-specific prescription from another medical professional, please see the Figure. • … On January 20, 2015, Tom Wolf was sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 47th governor. In addition to this standing order, naloxone is carried at most pharmacies across the state year-round. Work to address the opioid crisis focuses on three areas: prevention, rescue and treatment. The coordination with seven major commercial providers has expand access to naloxone and mental health care, while also working to make it more affordable. Pharmacy Access Notes: Law allows pharmacies, which have a standing order written by a medical professional with prescriptive authority, to dispense naloxone to someone at risk, in a position to assist someone at risk, a first responder or a harm reduction organization without a prescription. 0000003084 00000 n A standing order signed by Dr. Rachel Levine in 2018 allowed EMS to leave behind more than 2,400 doses of naloxone. 0000044558 00000 n 0000001719 00000 n Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Several agencies have worked together to collaborate on the seizure and destruction of illicit opioids across Pennsylvania. The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program has reduced opioid prescriptions by 34 percent and has virtually eliminated doctor shopping. The command center recently released a strategic plan highlighting accomplishments to date and providing a roadmap for the continued work to help those with substance use disorder. Education has been provided to more than 6,600 prescribers through either online or face-to-face education. Keystone State. COVID-19 cases are at an all-time high. 0000255587 00000 n %PDF-1.4 %���� Education and training on opioids have been provided to schools. 0000004543 00000 n 0000003451 00000 n Body scanners are in place in more than 30 locations and are currently being expanded to additional facilities. CDPH has issued a statewide standing order to help reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid overdose by facilitating the distribution and administration of Naloxone Hydrochloride (Naloxone) in California. 0000045078 00000 n 0000006296 00000 n “A key component to decreasing the number of overdose deaths in Pennsylvania is permeating naloxone in communities and public venues,” said DDAP Secretary Smith. REVIEW THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO DETERMINE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY After reviewing the terms and conditions, apply for a standing order in three easy steps: All Rights Reserved. trailer <]/Prev 402620>> startxref 0 %%EOF 377 0 obj <>stream However, we know that there are challenges in getting naloxone to people in need, particularly during a global pandemic, and this standing order will work to assist with that. The Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone allows pharmacists in Wisconsin to sell naloxone without a health care provider's prescription to anyone at risk of an opioid overdose, as well as their family, friends, and anyone who may witness an opioid overdose.