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29 <br /> 3. Training and education regarding naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses for first <br /> responders, overdose patients, patients taking opioids, families, schools, community support <br /> groups, and other members of the general public. <br /> 4. Enable school nurses and other school staff to respond to opioid overdoses, and provide them <br /> with naloxone, training, and support. <br /> 5. Expand, improve, or develop data tracking software and applications for overdoses/naloxone <br /> revivals. <br /> 6. Public education relating to emergency responses to overdoses. <br /> 7. Public education relating to immunity and Good Samaritan laws. <br /> 8.Educate first responders regarding the existence and operation of immunity and Good Samaritan <br /> laws. <br /> 9. Syringe service programs and other evidence-informed programs to reduce harms associated <br /> with intravenous drug use, including supplies, staffing, space, peer support services, referrals to <br /> treatment, fentanyl checking, connections to care, and the full range of harm reduction and <br /> treatment services provided by these programs. <br /> 10. Expand access to testing and treatment for infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C <br /> resulting from intravenous opioid use. <br /> 11. Support mobile units that offer or provide referrals to harm reduction services, treatment, <br /> recovery supports,health care, or other appropriate services to persons that use opioids or persons <br /> with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions. <br /> 12. Provide training in harm reduction strategies to health care providers, students, peer recovery <br /> coaches,recovery outreach specialists, or other professionals that provide care to persons who use <br /> opioids or persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions. <br /> 13. Support screening for fentanyl in routine clinical toxicology testing. <br /> PART THREE: OTHER STRATEGIES <br /> L FIRST RESPONDERS <br /> In addition to items in sections C, D, and H of this Exhibit relating to first responders, support the <br /> following: <br /> 1. Educate law enforcement or other first responders regarding appropriate practices and <br /> precautions when dealing with fentanyl or other drugs. <br /> 2. Provision of wellness and support services for first responders and others who experience <br /> secondary trauma associated with opioid-related emergency events. <br /> Exhibits,page 11 <br />