Description
NLCHI is currently working in partnership with other provincial organizations to create an Opioid surveillance system. Additional data to be included are:
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) – Provincial Medical Oversight office records from province directive to record/report all opioid related overdoses; captures demographics, naloxone administration, outcomes (baseline, ER visit, fatality, etc.)
RCMP/RNC – Drugs seized and tested, types of drugs, drug compositions, locations and quantity.
THN-K – Naloxone use in NL; survival rates.
Medical Examiner Data – Toxicology & autopsy results of opioid-related deaths in NL based on case definition; captures demographics, intent, drug type(s).
Mental Health – Demographic data on patients receiving treatment for opioid dependency, duration of treatment and context.