PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this unit order is to establish procedures for the regular maintenance, inspection, and inventory of Narcan (Naloxone Hydrochloride) provided to inmates within Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) dorms.
SCOPE OF ORDER:
This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to, and/or working at MCJ.
ORDER:
[REDACTED TEXT] of Narcan Nasal Spray are located near grievance boxes in view of the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) within all MCJ dorms.
TITLE 15 TEAMS / BOOTH OFFICERS DUTIES / FLOOR SUPERVISORS:
When the Title 15 team enters each dorm to conduct safety checks, they shall check the status of the Narcan Nasal Spray (present/missing/altered), and report their findings to the booth officer.
If the Narcan Nasal Spray is missing or altered, an entry shall be made in the electronic Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL) and the floor sergeant or supervising line deputy shall be immediately notified. Attempts to identify whether or not the NARCAN was used on an inmate shall be made.
When Narcan Nasal Spray is used, and no inmate is identified as having used it “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Custody NARCAN (Naloxone) Use Report (SH-J-630)” form shall be completed. The report shall be submitted to the watch commander who shall complete a Chief’s Memorandum. The watch commander shall ensure a copy of all documentation is forwarded to MCJ’s Training unit for tracking.
When Narcan Nasal Spray is used, and an inmate is identified as having used it, personnel shall refer to CDM sections 5-03/060.00, “Response to Inmate Medical Emergencies” and 5-03/060.15, “Nasal Spray Administration for Suspected Overdoses.”
MCJ TRAINING:
Upon receiving a Custody NARCAN use report, an entry shall be made into a facility tracker.
WATCH COMMANDER / REPLACEMENT OF NARCAN:
[REDACTED TEXT] shall distribute Narcan Nasal Spray when a replacement is needed. The [REDACTED TEXT] shall be responsible for documenting the distribution in the [REDACTED TEXT] log and submitting a Chief’s Memorandum via the “MCJ – Chief’s Memo” email group.