MEDIC + OPEN
The goal of the Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (OPEN) and the Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) project is to reduce opioid-related morbidity and mortality by:
- Increasing the distribution of naloxone, a medication that quickly reverses an opioid overdose, to patients treated for opioid overdose and those at high risk of future overdose
- Facilitating hospital and community interprofessional provider networks to develop best practices for emergency department-based opioid use disorder screening, naloxone distribution, and initiation of medication-assisted treatment
MEDIC Contact
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Special Projects Coordinator, Lyle Johnson, MSA.
Where to Access Naloxone
The pharmacies below have a standing order for naloxone. Pharmacists can dispense naloxone for a fee. Choose your area from the list to find a location near you.
Participating Sites
All sites on the map below are participating in this effort, and confirmed to be distributing Naloxone kits.
Kit Contents
Resources
Check out some of our recommended resources.
Learn the Facts: Naloxone
Learn about what naloxone is and how to safely administer it.
- What is naloxone?
- What is it used for?
- Instructions for administering Narcan® intranasal spray
- Harm-reduction methods
Emergency Department Naloxone Implementation Guide
We developed this this step-by-step guide for EDs to navigate these barriers and to facilitate implementation of your unique ED-tailored naloxone distribution program.
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Referral Resources
This one-page guide provides information on where to find ‘Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Referral Resources’ in the following Michigan counties: Genesee, Grand Traverse, Ingham, Kent, Washtenaw and Wayne.