A 3800
Requires institutions of higher education to maintain supply of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for opioid overdose emergencies and permits emergency administration of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray by licensed campus medical professionals and resident assistants.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s colleges and universities to keep naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray on hand to treat opioid overdoses and allows trained campus medical professionals and resident assistants to administer it in emergencies. Institutions must develop policies outlining these procedures, including designating trained personnel and ensuring overdose victims are transported to a hospital. The bill also establishes guidelines for training and provides legal protection for those administering the medication in good faith.
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