Healthcare Community Impact
We assert that Hospitals are vital hubs for overdose intervention, particularly the Emergency Department (ED), which serves as a necessary safety net for overdose survivors, and deploying Naloxone resources here is fiscally and clinically imperative: the average cost of an opioid overdose readmission for a healthcare system is approximately $15,000, creating a severe financial burden, while clinical intervention has been proven successful in studies where Naloxone was distributed to survivors directly from the ED, which significantly reduces readmission rates and subsequent mortality, effectively transforming the ED from a treatment site into a critical prevention site.
This initiative offers a cost-effective solution for addressing the risk of opioid-related readmissions by providing wall-mounted Naloxone access points that are quick and easy to use. The program is available for purchase and includes access to a specialized Impact Calculator to demonstrate how this service connects vulnerable patients to life-saving resources, helping to mitigate the substantial costs associated with readmissions while supporting the local economy through production.
Benefits for the healthcare community:
- Substantial Cost Mitigation Potential: Providing immediate, accessible Naloxone to patients discharged from the ED directly addresses the cycle of repeat ED visits and readmissions, offering a powerful strategy against the $14,000+ cost often associated with these critical events.
- Demonstrable ROI: Access to our specialized Impact Calculator allows your institution to project the potential financial savings and positive community health outcomes resulting from deployment.
- Optimal Deployment & Usability: The devices are wall-mounted, quick, and easy to use, making them highly accessible in critical locations for both staff and high-risk individuals.
- Support for the Local Economy: The program model, which involves institutional self-production of the units, directly supports and stimulates local economic development and skill growth.
- Unique Community Art Integration: The access points incorporate a special community art aspect, which helps destigmatize the resource and fosters a sense of engagement and shared ownership within the patient and public community.
- Scalable and Cost-Effective: We can offer as many units as needed to meet your community’s population requirements, ensuring comprehensive and cost-effective coverage across your facilities.