Naloxone Administration in School Settings
Naloxone School Toolkit
The toolkit was developed to assist Schools and School Districts across Minnesota with guidance related to Minnesota Statute 121A.224 OPIATE ANTAGONISTS and recommendations to put into place an emergency response to the public health crisis related to rising youth and adult opioid overdoses which are life threatening.
The Naloxone School Toolkit includes information and recommendations for school policy and emergency procedure development, role of medical provider for standing orders/protocols and prescription, resources for obtaining naloxone medication, resources for education and training and recovery / referral resources to meet the needs of those are at risk or who have experienced an overdose.
Opioid Overview
Minnesota opioid data, Minnesota state statues and definitions pertaining to opiate antagonist administration in schools.
Developing a School Naloxone Policy
Directions for accessing the Minnesota School Board Association's (MSBA) sample policy language for the administration of naloxone in schools.
Developing a School Emergency Response Procedure
Considerations for developing an opioid overdose school emergency response procedure, including a Naloxone Emergency Response Procedure template. Best practices and recommendations for documentation of and communication about an opioid overdose, handling and disposing of confiscated drugs/paraphernalia, and conducting an after incident review.
Naloxone Medication
Understanding how naloxone works and recognizing signs & symptoms of an opioid overdose.
Resources for Education and Staff Training
Educational information to guide school leaders and to train school staff in naloxone administration, including a sample knowledge check & post-training self-assessment.
Resources for Obtaining Naloxone
Information to understanding the required standing order for distribution and condition specific protocol, including a template that schools can modify for their schools and resources for obtaining naloxone, including information about the State distribution program.
Resources for Staff, Student & Parent Prevention
Resources available for schools to use for opioid awareness campaigns and education to reduce the risk of unintended opioid overdoses.
Recovery Resources and Referral
Information and available resources for substance user recovery and referrals.
Quick Links
Quick access to the guidance documents and template documents found within the Toolkit.