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Potential Measures
As you add potential measures, please include a description, calculations for the measure and possible data sources.
Measure | Description | Calculations | Data Source |
Number of naloxone distribution programs | Such programs legally distribute naloxone via physician prescriptions to those who are at risk for overdose and are most likely to be available as a first responder in emergency overdose situations. | Since 2001, the Chicago program has distributed over 10,000 vials of naloxone and received over 972 verified reports of successful overdose reversals without any adverse events from naloxone administration. | US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health |
Number of drug users who have called 911 and were protected under Good Samaritan laws | |||
Number of 911 calls for overdoses | |||
Amount of Naloxone distributed | |||
Number of times Naloxone used by emergency services | |||
Number of training facilities for Naloxone | |||
Number of training events for Naloxone |
Potential Data Sources
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