Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 071-40-6 - NALOXONE GUIDELINESA. Having a policy and protocol for the administration of naloxone to any individual suspected of experiencing an opioid related overdose on school grounds is not required but is allowed and encouraged in the event a person is suspected of experiencing an opioid overdose on school grounds in order to prevent death. [20-A MRSA § 6307 ]B. Without a Collaborative Practice Agreement in place, naloxone shall only be administered by a licensed healthcare personnel within a school whose scope of practice includes recognizing signs of overdose and administration of medication. [20-A MRSA § 6307(5) ]C.With a Collaborative Practice Agreement, any trained school personnel may carry and administer naloxone on school grounds to any person experiencing a suspected opioid overdose if the school nurse is not present. [20-A MRSA § 6307(3) ]05-071 C.M.R. ch. 40, § 6