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BOP Program Statement 1610.02 § 5
TRAINING
All Bureau staff are required to complete training on overdose identification and administration
of naloxone nasal spray initially and annually thereafter.
The training curriculum will be updated annually by the Health Services Division and distributed
by the Human Resource Management Division.
Training will include:
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of potential opioid overdose.
Potential risks and hazards of exposure to potent opioid substances.
Precautionary measures to protect responding staff and nearby individuals.
Emergency response procedures, including activation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
system and administration of naloxone nasal spray.
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Expected possible undesired effects of naloxone administration associated with acute
withdrawal.
Appropriate after-action activities, including reporting and documentation.
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REFERENCES
Program Statements
Health Services Administration
Pharmacy Services
Other Forms
OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
ACA Standards
Performance-Based Standards and Expected Practices for Adult Correctional Institutions (5th
Edition): 5-ACI-6A-43 (M), 5-ACI-6B-08 (M), 5-ACI-6B-09
Performance-Based Standards and Expected Practices for Adult Local Detention Facilities (5th
Edition): 5-ALDF-4C-37 (M), 5-ALDF-4D-08 (M), 5-ALDF-4D-09
Records Retention Requirements
Requirements and retention guidance for records and information applicable to this program are
available in the Records and Information Disposition Schedule (RIDS) on the Bureau’s intranet
site.
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History
PS 1610.02 dated 2026-03-19
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
734128890326156f5753c57a32d06a4cc6c3dd5cf41f1a5b148c9c55f6de7798
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