Opioid-related drug overdose recognition, prevention, and response

HRS §329E-7, under Overdose Prevention And Emergency Response Act.

HRS §329E-7

[§329E-7] Opioid-related drug overdose recognition, prevention, and response. The department of health shall work with community partners to provide or establish any of the following:

(1) Education on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response, including opioid antagonist administration;

(2) Training on opioid-related drug overdose prevention, recognition, and response, including opioid antagonist administration, for patients receiving opioids and their families and caregivers;

(3) Opioid antagonist prescription and distribution projects; and

(4) Education and training projects on opioid-related drug overdose response and treatment, including opioid antagonist administration, for emergency services and law enforcement personnel, including volunteer firefighters, lifeguards, and emergency services personnel. [L 2016, c 68, pt of §2]