Public Libraries Across Illinois to Stock, Administer Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents

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ILLINOIS(KBSI) – Public libraries across Illinois are set to stock and administer opioid overdose reversal agents. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a standing order which adds Illinois public libraries to the list of locations that are permitted to keep a supply of opioid overdose reversal agents on hand, and to allow trained staff to administer them in the event of a suspected overdose on their premises. The revised st…

Illinois public libraries to maintain supply of opioid overdose reversal agents

"Libraries are a wonderful resource for our communities," said Shawnna Rhine with the Southern 7 Health Department. "Being able to provide this life saving medication to them, to be able to have it at their fingertips, is so important for…

Public Libraries Across Illinois to Stock, Administer Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order which adds Illinois public libraries to the list of locations that are permitted to keep a supply of opioid overdose reversal agents on hand, and to allow trained staff to administer them in the event of a suspected overdose on their premises. The revised standing order will make it easier for libraries to comply with new provisions of the Illinois…