Policy Text
Policy
317Mountain View Police Department
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DepartmentOpioid Medical Aid and Response - 1Opioid Medical Aid and Response
317.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the Mountain View Police Department
for the utilization of nasal naloxone hydrochloride (Brand Name: Narcan) for proper prehospital
administration. This program is designed to aid in reducing fatalities, which occur as a result of
opiate overdose. Similar to Automated External Defibrillators, the program intends to provide first
responders with another tool that may potentially save lives.
317.2 LEGAL PREMISES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
California law permits the administration of nasal naloxone by prehospital emergency medical
care personnel, which include peace officers. The medical director of a local EMS agency may,
pursuant to H&S § 1797.221, approve or conduct a trial study of the use and administration of
naloxone hydrochloride or other opioid antagonists by any level of prehospital emergency medical
care personnel. Existing law also allows for the dispensing of naloxone by a pharmacist over the
counter. (AB:1535, SB:1438, H&S § 1797.189 paragraph (2) of subdivision (a)).
317.3 POLICY
It is the policy of the Mountain View Police Department that officers be trained to provide
emergency medical aid to persons experiencing an opioid overdose and facilitate an emergency
medical response.
317.4 ADMINISTRATION OF OPIOID OVERDOSE MEDICATION
Members may administer opioid overdose medication in accordance with protocol specified by
the licensed health care provider who provided the overdose medication for use by the member
and (Civil Code § 1714.22; 22 CCR 100019):
(a)When trained and tested to demonstrate competence following initial instruction.
(b)When authorized by the medical director of the Local Emergency Medical Services
Agency (LEMSA).
317.5 OPIOID OVERDOSE MEDICATION USER RESPONSIBILITIES
Members who are qualified to administer opioid overdose medication, such as naloxone, should
handle, store and administer the medication consistent with their training. Members should check
the medication and associated administration equipment at the beginning of their shift to ensure
they are serviceable and not expired. Any expired medication should be removed from service
and given to the Department Administrator (Assigned Field Operations Lieutenant).
Prior to any member administering opioid overdose medication, they should notify Public Safety
Communications as soon as possible and request response by Emergency Medical Service
(EMS). The member shall notify their supervisor as soon as practicable.
Mountain View Police Department
Mountain View PD Policy Manual
Opioid Medical Aid and Response
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DepartmentOpioid Medical Aid and Response - 2Personnel, who are trained in the use of naloxone, are authorized to use it without prior approval
in cases where an opiate overdose is suspected.
Prior to administration of naloxone, personnel must assess the victim for lack of breathing, pulse,
and unresponsiveness. If the victim is not breathing and/or has no pulse, personnel should
immediately begin CPR. Administering personnel should conduct a brief visual survey for any
obvious signs, symptoms or evidence of drug use or exposure. Signs and symptoms may include,
but are not limited to; the victim is unable to awaken with loud noise or rubbing firmly on the middle
of the chest, slow or shallow breathing, and lack of breathing and/or pinpoint pupils.
Naloxone shall be administered by trained personnel utilizing intranasal method only as approved
by Santa Clara County EMS and in accordance with training guidelines. Officers should use
caution after administering naloxone as the subject may become agitated or combative.
If after 3 minutes no patient response to the naloxone is observed, a second dose may be
administered if EMS personnel have not arrived on-scene.
On-scene medical personnel shall be informed when naloxone has been administered so
necessary further medical assessments can be made.
317.5.1 OPIOID OVERDOSE MEDICATION REPORTING
Any use of opioid overdose medication requires a written report.
Responsibilities:
•Officer - Any member administering opioid overdose medication shall detail it’s use
in an appropriate report.
•Sergeant/Supervisor - The supervisor will ensure that the report contains the needed
information to meet applicable state reporting requirements.
•Records Division - Staff will process the report and email a copy of the report to the
Police Chief and Department Program Administrator within 24 hours.
•Department Program Administrator will complete the Santa Clara County Emergency
Medical Services (SCCEMS) Naloxone Use Report and turn that report in to SCCEMS
within 96 hours.
317.5.2 OPIOID OVERDOSE MEDICATION TRAINING
The Mountain View Police Department’s Personnel and Training Unit should ensure initial and
refresher training in compliance with POST Continuing Professional Training (CPT - 2 year cycle)
is provided to members authorized to administer opioid overdose medication. Training should be
coordinated with the EMS Agency and comply with the requirements in 22 CCR 100019 and any
applicable POST standards (Civil Code § 1714.22).
Senate Bill 1438 authorizes Law Enforcement Personnel to administer naloxone to a person at
risk of an opioid-related overdose without being subject to civil or criminal liability.
Training is required prior to the authorization of personnel to administer nalox