Investor Presentaiton
EMS Initiated MAT Bridge
Program
■ Approximately 16,000 opioid overdose reversals by EMS in NC each
year, with 35% of post reversal patients refusing transport to an
Emergency Department after reversal.
The Program
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Local EMS systems and agencies will begin offering buprenorphine
immediately following reversal along with daily follow-ups and dosing by
trained Paramedics.
Peer support specialists will join Paramedics at the scene of an overdose
reversal and accompany the Paramedics on daily follow up visits for up to
six (6) additional days to facilitate the individual's entry into MAT.
Provides a bridge for overdose survivors as they are awaiting entry into an
OBOT program, to be spared the withdrawal symptoms and risk of
overdose and reinforces the connection to treatment.
So far, four programs are in process, all are grant funded.View entire presentation