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IDEA #1: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION:
           OPIOID/NALOXONE POLICY AND PROCEDURES


           Idea:

           Chronic  disease  management: The  student  will  have an attendance  rate  of less  than
           10 days absence (less than 6% - measurement of attendance based upon New Jersey
           State ESSA measure) or better related to the chronic disease. Enhances understanding
           of complexity of attendance  when  associated with a chronic disease. Contributes  to
           awareness of relationship between school attendance and student health and learning
           outcomes. Adds to student-centered care and student self-empowerment.




           The Story:

           School nurse Mayur believes  there  is  a need  for the  life-saving medication, Narcan
           (naloxone), in schools. This medication can potentially save the lives of individuals who
           may overdose on opioids. The school nurse identifies through a needs assessment that
           substance abuse in the community is increasing, and a need to improve knowledge about
           substance abuse prevention and treatment in both students and community members.






           Objectives:


             • Study the requirements. (What does your policy need to address, be specific. How do the federal and
               state laws, codes and regulations impact the policy? Utilize school attorney).
             • Consider the results of your risk assessment. (Community needs assessment).
             • Optimize and align your document(s). (Check policies from other districts in NJ).
             • Structure your document.
             • Write your document. (In collaboration with all stakeholders, including school attorney. Revise as
               necessary)
             • Get your document approved. (Sent to school board).

             • (Adapted from http://www.oecd.org/unitedstates/)
             • Develop systematic approach to community awareness and education of substance abuse.
             • Implement targeted interventions and learning opportunities for students and the school community.

             • Promote awareness and screening for substance abuse and referral to appropriate resources when
               necessary.
             • Enhance collaboration between school/district student support services and community support. For
               example: health, access to resources, addressing other issues that may be present.
             • Contribute to needs assessment of school community regarding resources required in the school
               and community.



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