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    • The United States faces a severe opioid epidemic, with drug overdose deaths being a primary cause of mortality.
    • In 2017, opioids contributed to 47,000 deaths, encompassing both illicit and prescription varieties.
    • A comprehensive public health strategy involving various stakeholders is crucial for mitigating opioid-related harm.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To implement and describe an inpatient educational program focused on the opioid crisis.
    • To equip patients and their families with knowledge and skills for responding to opioid overdoses.
    • To train participants on the administration of naloxone spray as an overdose reversal agent.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an inpatient program within a dual-diagnosis unit at Gracie Square Psychiatric Hospital.
    • Curriculum focused on opioid overdose recognition and emergency response protocols.
    • Hands-on training in the use of naloxone spray for opioid overdose reversal.

    Main Results:

    • The program successfully trained patients and their families on overdose response.
    • Participants gained proficiency in administering naloxone spray.
    • The implementation process provided a model for similar interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Inpatient educational programs can effectively enhance community preparedness for opioid overdoses.
    • Training in naloxone administration is a vital component of addressing the opioid crisis.
    • This initiative demonstrates a practical approach to reducing opioid-related morbidity and mortality.