First Aid/Treatment for Overdose Victims
The WSMA urges city, county, state, and federal public health, law
enforcement, fire and emergency medical service agencies to develop,
implement, and publicize policies that will encourage bystanders to call
911 and to provide first-aid for overdose victims. (EC Report M, A-00)
(Reaffirmed A-23)
The WSMA supports public availability of naloxone as a harm reduction
strategy for families of persons at risk of opioid overdose, with
appropriate education. (Res A-4, A-08)
The WSMA supports legislation that would authorize basic Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMTs) to administer naloxone. (Res A-4, A-08)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services