Leave Behind Naloxone Basics

Course Overview

This training equips participants with foundational knowledge and practical guidance on implementing leave-behind naloxone programs. Learners will explore eligibility criteria for both patient and non-patient recipients, proper documentation and distribution logging, and the legal considerations surrounding expired naloxone. The course also provides a brief history of the opioid crisis and the critical role naloxone has played in reducing overdose deaths, empowering providers to take informed, life-saving action in their communities.

Course Objectives

Identify eligible recipients of leave-behind naloxone, including both patient and non-patient populations, in accordance with program guidelines.
Explain proper documentation and logging procedures for naloxone distribution to ensure compliance and accurate record-keeping.
Understand the legal protections of distributing expired naloxone

Target Audience

Prehospital Responders

Faculty

Joshua Jacoves, Ansley Mason

Disclosure

Joshua Jacoves and Ansley Mason discloses no such relationships exist

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.