Minnesota SF2837 mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to stock opiate antagonists in correctional facilities and train staff on their use.

Minnesota SF2837 requires the Commissioner of Corrections to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists at each correctional facility for administering to individuals who overdose. The bill also mandates that the commissioner store an ample number of doses of nasal opiate antagonists throughout each facility to ensure staff can respond rapidly to opioid overdoses. Additionally, the commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health, must provide training to department employees on recognizing the symptoms of an opiate overdose and how to administer nasal opiate antagonists.

Minnesota SF2837 mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to stock opiate antagonists in correctional facilities and train staff on their use.

Minnesota SF2837 requires the Commissioner of Corrections to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists at each correctional facility for administering to individuals who overdose. The bill also mandates that the commissioner store an ample number of doses of nasal opiate antagonists throughout each facility to ensure staff can respond rapidly to opioid overdoses. Additionally, the commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health, must provide training to department employees on recognizing the symptoms of an opiate overdose and how to administer nasal opiate antagonists.