Abstract
According to The Minnesota Department of Health, "Fentanyl is now involved in 92% of all opioid-involved deaths and 62% of all overdose deaths in Minnesota" (Ahneman, 2023, para 2). Specifically, for Winona, it was seen that from 2020 until now, there have been 15 deaths due to opioids. Additionally, there have been 30 nonfatal overdoses that people have visited the emergency room for (Injury and Violence Prevention Section, 2023). Winona County community assessments were utilized to develop relevant information to be provided in this project which was coordinated by several entities including Winona State University (WSU) nursing students, Bridges Health, and the Friendship Center. A community member with a background as a Steve Rummler Hope network trainer, critical care nursing experience, and an American Heart Association CPR instructor at Winona Health, as well as a community member who is a part of the Drug Epidemic Memorial Administration team presented information on fentanyl and the use and administration of naloxone. This event provided the opportunity to educate WSU students about the opioid crisis. Preparation for this event included researching information about fentanyl use, naloxone administration, and collaboration with key stakeholders to host the event. In addition to the educational portion of the event, testimonies were given from community members with a personal background relating to the opioid crisis. A post-test was provided to attendees to measure the knowledge and understanding of the information provided during the event to evaluate the efficacy of the teaching. Students who participated in the event were provided with a naloxone kit and fentanyl testing strips to take home with them. Attendance was noted at roughly 60 students, and many expressed how sentimental this event was to them. It was also noted that a majority of attendees found great value in naloxone training, and many intend to carry naloxone kits with them in case of emergency. References Ahneman, A. (2023). Overdose deaths held steady in 2022. Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2023/overdose101923.html Injury and Violence Prevention Section. (2023). Winona county substance use and overdose profile. Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/opioids/countyprofiles/winona.html United States Census Bureau. (2023). Winona county. United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/winonacountyminnesota
College
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Amy Reitmaier
Second Advisor/Mentor
Community Partners: Malia Fox and Helen Bagshaw
Location
Ballroom - Kryzsko Commons
Start Date
4-18-2024 10:00 AM
End Date
4-18-2024 11:00 AM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
1b=10am-11am
Poster Number
18
Improving the Rates of Fentanyl-Induced Overdoses in Winona County with a Student-Led Naloxone and Fentanyl Education Event
Ballroom - Kryzsko Commons
According to The Minnesota Department of Health, "Fentanyl is now involved in 92% of all opioid-involved deaths and 62% of all overdose deaths in Minnesota" (Ahneman, 2023, para 2). Specifically, for Winona, it was seen that from 2020 until now, there have been 15 deaths due to opioids. Additionally, there have been 30 nonfatal overdoses that people have visited the emergency room for (Injury and Violence Prevention Section, 2023). Winona County community assessments were utilized to develop relevant information to be provided in this project which was coordinated by several entities including Winona State University (WSU) nursing students, Bridges Health, and the Friendship Center. A community member with a background as a Steve Rummler Hope network trainer, critical care nursing experience, and an American Heart Association CPR instructor at Winona Health, as well as a community member who is a part of the Drug Epidemic Memorial Administration team presented information on fentanyl and the use and administration of naloxone. This event provided the opportunity to educate WSU students about the opioid crisis. Preparation for this event included researching information about fentanyl use, naloxone administration, and collaboration with key stakeholders to host the event. In addition to the educational portion of the event, testimonies were given from community members with a personal background relating to the opioid crisis. A post-test was provided to attendees to measure the knowledge and understanding of the information provided during the event to evaluate the efficacy of the teaching. Students who participated in the event were provided with a naloxone kit and fentanyl testing strips to take home with them. Attendance was noted at roughly 60 students, and many expressed how sentimental this event was to them. It was also noted that a majority of attendees found great value in naloxone training, and many intend to carry naloxone kits with them in case of emergency. References Ahneman, A. (2023). Overdose deaths held steady in 2022. Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2023/overdose101923.html Injury and Violence Prevention Section. (2023). Winona county substance use and overdose profile. Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/opioids/countyprofiles/winona.html United States Census Bureau. (2023). Winona county. United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/winonacountyminnesota
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