Headed by American Ambulance, the program was approved by the state about two weeks ago, according to the report. It will provide follow-up care to those who overdose on opiods with an overdose reversal kit and training for addicts on how to properly use it, according to the report.
“We will offer to deliver Narcan, train them to use it, teach hands-on CPR and provide resource information for help with their substance use disorder,” American Ambulance Deputy Chief Scott Schuler said, according to the report. “We are doing this because we understand the need to put the Narcan in the hands of users.”
Mr. Schuler was the driving force behind the project, and said it has taken several months to clear regulatory obstacles and get approval for the program, according to the report. However, his persistence paid off.
“To my knowledge we will be the only EMS service in the nation doing this type of outreach program,” Mr. Schuler said, according to the report.
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