[Adopted 12-17-2019 by L.L. No. 6-2020]
A.
This Legislature hereby finds and determines that Suffolk County
continually strives to protect the health and safety of its residents.
This Legislature also finds and determines that the County provides
a number of programs that help to combat the ongoing opioid crisis.
This Legislature further finds and determines that naloxone, more
commonly known as "Narcan," is an effective and accessible means to
reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. This Legislature finds
that the Suffolk County Department of Health Services provides free
Narcan training to all individuals, groups, and businesses that request
it. This Legislature determines that automatic external defibrillators
("AED") are mandated at certain locations throughout the County and
are maintained on a voluntary basis by many other businesses which
recognize their life-saving capabilities. This Legislature also determines
that allowing establishments which already have an AED on site to
maintain Narcan on premises will aid in reducing the number of deaths
resulting from opioid overdoses.
B.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to allow for all establishments
where an AED is present to also maintain Narcan in close proximity
to the AED as a means to further protect public health.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
As defined by New York Public Health Law § 3000-b,
Subdivision 1(a), as may be amended from time to time.
Any business, corporation, company, not-for-profit corporation,
or partnership, other than an individual.
An opioid antagonist used for the complete or partial reversal
of opioid overdose, including respiratory depression.
A.
Any establishment that currently maintains an automatic external
defibrillator within the County of Suffolk may also maintain up to
two dose(s) of naloxone on premises for use by individuals trained
in its administration.
B.
Establishments that choose to maintain naloxone shall:
(1)
Properly comply with all New York State regulations including, but
not limited to Public Health Law § 3309 and 10 NYCRR 80.138.
(2)
Store the naloxone in a location that is clearly visible and in close
physical proximity to the AED.
(3)
Clearly and visibly label the naloxone with the phrase: "For use
by trained personnel only."
(4)
Post a sign in bold lettering on a contrasting background with a
sixteen-point font at the entrance of the establishment stating "Naloxone
on Premises. For Use by Trained Personnel Only."
(5)
Notify the Department of Health Services that they have elected to
maintain naloxone on their premises in accordance with this article.
C.
An establishment which maintains naloxone pursuant to this article
may obtain it at either a New York State approved opioid overdose
prevention program or through purchase at their own cost.
A.
The Department of Health Services shall notify all establishments
which currently are registered as having an AED of the terms of this
article in writing within 30 days of the effective date of this article.
B.
The Department of Health Services is hereby authorized, empowered,
and directed to develop a comprehensive educational campaign to inform
businesses and the public about this article. This campaign shall
include, but not be limited to, publications on the Department's
website and social media outreach components.
This article shall apply to all establishments that maintain
an automatic external defibrillator on or after the effective date
of this article.
