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Naloxbox Program

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NOTE: Always use the CPR barrier when delivering rescue breaths.
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Opioid Rescue Kit Instructions
Click on instruction image above to access PDF for printing purposes.
Visit NALOXBOX to find additonal resources and information on naloxone including training videos.

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE – RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE

Get personal naloxone: Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Find addiction treatment resources:

Call the Regional Helpline at (859) 415-9280 for 24/7 access to health professionals.

This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Preventing Emergency Responders’ Exposures to Illicit Drugs

 

Drug Enforcement Agency

Safety Recommendations for First Responders

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Preventing, Recognizing, and Treating Substance Abuse

COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTION TO A NATIONWIDE EPIDEMIC

Opioid overdose can quickly lead to death without intervention. The purpose of the program is to treat opioid overdose like any other medical response and reduce the number of deaths resulting from opioid overdoses.

Kentucky has been devastated by the number of overdose deaths. Northern Kentucky University has implemented the NaloxBox Program to help fight the opioid epidemic.

NaloxBox units are installed throughout campus (list below).

 

NALOXBOX LOCATIONS
MAIN CAMPUS BUILDING
LOCATION
Albright Helath Center (HC)
 1st Floor Elevator Lobby
Business Academic Center (BC) 1st Floor South Lobby (MEP Side)
Fine Arts Center (FA)
 3rd Floor Elevator Lobby (Near Plaza)
Griffin Hall (GH)   2nd Floor Vestibule (Albright Side of Building)
Health Innovation Center (HE) 2nd Floor Health Innovation Center Near Elevator
Landrum Academic Center (LA) 3rd Floor Elevator Lobby
Maintenance Building (MA)
 Cafeteria
Math, Education & Psychology Center (MP) 2nd Floor Elevator Lobby (Center of Building)
Science Center (SC) 2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
Steely Library (SL) 3rd Floor Near Main Circulation Desk
Student Union (SU) 2nd Floor Near Main Lobby Near Elevators
University Center (UC) 2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
*Maintenance Building location requires swipe access to enter the building.
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RESIDENTIAL HALL BUILDING LOCATION
Callahan Hall (CH) 1st Floor Main Lobby by Desk
Commonwealth Hall (CW) 1st Floor Main Lobby by Cardinal Wing
Kentucky Hall (KY) 1st Floor Main Lobby
New Res Hall (NR)
 1st Floor Main Lobby by Elevator
Norse Commons (NC) 1st Floor Main Lobby by Dining Cafe
Northern Terrace (NT) 1st Floor Elevator Lobby
University Suites (US) 2nd Floor Main Lobby
*Residence Hall locations require swipe access to enter the building.

OPIOID RESCUE KIT – INSTRUCTIONS

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ATTEMPT AROUSAL

  • Shake them and shout. If no response, grind your knuckles into their breastbone for 5-7 seconds. If they don’t wake up, call 911.

CALL 911

  • Call 911. Extra medicine and help for addiction are available in the ambulance and  hospital.

PEEL. PLACE. PRESS.

  • Remove the device from the package.
  • Insert and hold the nozzle until your fingers are touching the bottom of their nose.
  • Press the plunger firmly to release the dose into their nose.
  • If no reaction in 2-3 minutes, give another dose.

RESCUE BREATHS OR CPR

  • Give rescue breaths using the barrier device inside the box.
  • Seal the device over their nose and mouth and breathe into the device slowly with 1 breath every five (5) seconds.
  • If breathing does not return to normal after 2-3 minutes, give an additional dose using a new device in the alternate nostril.
  • Resume Rescue breathing until help arrives or they wake up.

ROLL ONTO SIDE

  • Place in recovery position (on side) and stay with person until help arrives. Naloxone wears off so instruct victim to go with the ambulance.

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE – RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE

Get personal naloxone: Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Find addiction treatment resources:

Call the Regional Helpline at (859) 415-9280 for 24/7 access to health professionals.

This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

Always call 911 immediately if you believe someone is experiencing an overdose.

 

Campus Security Authorities (CSA) are required to report naloxone (name brand of Narcan) administration on campus. Visit University Police for more information and to file a CSA Report. Contact University Police at (859) 572-5500 with any questions regarding reporting.

 

Contact Safety and Emergency Management with any questions regarding the NaloxBox Program. In-person training is available upon request.  

 

OPIOID OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING

The Northern Kentucky Health Department will be on campus to provide Opioid Overdose Response Training. This training provides information on how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone (Narcan), and care for the individual until emergency services arrive. Individuals who complete the training program will receive a naloxone (Narcan) kit.

To register for upcoming training, please visit TalentED. Training will be offered at the following times:


               September 26, 2023      2:00-3:00PM          AC 506
               September 27, 2023      10:00-11:00AM        AC 506

 

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Safety and Emergency Management

Northern Kentucky University
100 Nunn Drive, AC 724
Highland Heights, KY 41099

Local: +1 (859) 572-6528
University Police: (859) 572-7777

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