A Clinical Nurse Specialist–Led Emergency Department Naloxone Distribution Program

Conclusion Although emergency department naloxone distribution programs are feasible in the acute care setting, it was critical for clinical nurse specialists to enlist an interdisciplinary team and engage executive leadership to ensure program success. For others considering such a program, early consideration should be given to determining financial support and evaluating the compliance and regulatory aspects of dispensing medications from emergency settings.
Source: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research