Naloxone in Nursing Homes: A Checklist for Process Review

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Naloxone is a drug that reverses respiratory depression caused by opioid overdose. Having naloxone readily available in nursing homes is an opioid harm reduction best practice that can save lives. The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) has developed this checklist of questions to support nursing homes when implementing the use of naloxone or evaluating existing naloxone policies and procedures.
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Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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