Episode 22 – First Responders and the Opioid Crisis

Dr. Schlicher sits down with Mike Dumas, Division Chief of EMS, Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. They discuss the role of first responders in the opioid epidemic, and what can be done to improve access to OUD treatment.

Learning Objectives

• Highlight the advanced work of first responders in opioid overdose response and prevention.
• Outline the challenges that first responders face in the context of the opioid epidemic.
• Discuss the importance of building partnerships with first responders that will improve access to treatment of opioid use disorder.

Release date: March 31, 2025

Expiration date: March 30, 2028

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Resources

First Responders and the Opioid Crisis Slide Deck

Department of Health partners with local responders to tackle opioid crisis | Washington State Department of Health

Washington State DOH EMS Overdose Response and Prevention Support

WA EMS annual Opioid Surveillance Report-2022

Non-transport after Prehospital Naloxone Administration Is Associated with Higher Risk of Subsequent Non-fatal Overdose: Prehospital Emergency Care: Vol 26 , No 2 – Get Access

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