3-09-032 Inmate NARCAN Program



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

 

All MCJ dorms are supplied with four (4) doses of Narcan nasal spray.  One set is located in front of the dorms near the grievance boxes and is in view of the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV).  The second set is located in the back of the 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), the Custody Division Narcan Tracking System (CDNATS), and the floor sergeant or supervising line deputy shall be immediately notified.  Attempts to identify whether the Narcan was used on an inmate shall be made.

 

When Narcan nasal spray is used an entry into CDNATS shall be made.  The floor Sergeant shall sign the online form.

For additional procedures related to the use of Narcan, refer to the Custody Division Manual (CDM) sections 5-03/060.00, “Response to Inmate Medical Emergencies” and 5-03/060.15, “Nasal Spray Administration for Suspected Overdoses.”

 

WATCH COMMANDER / REPLACEMENT OF NARCAN:

 

Narcan replacements shall be kept in the watch commander’s office.  Only the watch sergeant or watch commander shall distribute Narcan nasal spray when a replacement is needed.  Narcan is ordered through the Access to Care Bureau (ACB) and is tracked through CDNATS.

 

 

Revision Date 01/07/26

08/24/21, MCJ