BGPC/EMeRG
What are our FULL names?
Siyan Tekle and Kayla McQuiller
What does the SAFE Project mean?
Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic
What opioid contributes to 99% of opioid-related deaths in DC?
What is an Opioid?
A class of drugs that acts on the central nervous system to alleviate severe pain.
What are the three P's of Narcan administration?
Peel, Place, Press
How much does EMeRG care cost?
Nothing!
When was the SAFE Project founded?
November 2017
What year was the worst year in DC for opioid-related deaths?
2023
the death rattle
When does Naloxone typically wear off?
30-90 minutes after administration
Black women account for less than __% of physicians in the US.
3
What are 3 ways that you can connect with the SAFE Project?
Website, Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
How many fatal overdoses were in DC in 2023?
523
Pinpoint
When should you give the second dose of Narcan?
30-45 seconds after it is given
What fields does BGPC have representatives for?
pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, pre-allied health, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-public health
What is the name of the SAFE Project's key movement?
The "No Shame" Movement.
Over-the-counter Narcan is available in how many states?
What does lighter and darker skin look like during an overdose?
lighter skin = bluish-purple skin tone
darker skin = grayish skin tone
Come up and show us the recovery position!
Nice!
What is EMeRG's phone number?
(202) 994-6111
What are the for 4 arms of The SAFE Project?
SAFE campuses, SAFE Communities, SAFE Workplaces, and SAFE Veterans
How many free Narcan access sites are there in Ward 2 (GW's ward)?
6
What are the types of physical stimulation you can do to check for responsiveness?
- Rub your knuckles into their sternum or upper lip
- Pinch the back of their arm
Come up and show what you would do during an overdose!
Good job!