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Implementing a Workplace Naloxone Program in Arizona
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers consider providing naloxone in the workplace, particularly in industries at higher risk for occupational injuries and opioid use.
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Key Steps to Establishing A Workplace Naloxone Program
Develop a Written Policy
Train Workers
Obtain Naloxone
Store Naloxone Properly
Legal Protections
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Most importantly, it can save the life of a worker suffering an opioid overdose, buying critical time until emergency responders arrive.
Benefits of Workplace Naloxone Programs
It helps reduce the stigma and barriers to seeking help for opioid use disorders by demonstrating employer support and prioritization of worker health and safety.
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There are also financial incentives – each employee lost to an opioid overdose costs an employer $1.4 million on average. Naloxone programs are a small investment to prevent these losses.
Benefits of Workplace Naloxone Programs
Naloxone programs are one component of broader workplace drug prevention and response programs that can improve worker wellbeing, productivity, and risk management.
At Nirvana Recovery Arizona, we can fight the Opioid crisis problem through
Intensive Outpatient Program
Partial Hospitalization Program
Residential Treatment
Aftercare Support
Interventions & Detox
Whether you or a family member needs help, our team of caring professionals are available to help.