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Dec 07, 2025
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SS 19.0 - Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention Education/Medication :
SUMMARY/SCOPE
This policy SS 19.0 addresses Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention Education, and providing medication through standing order.
DESCRIPTION
Opioid and Overdose Prevention and Education
According to RCW 28B.10.578:
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Each public and private institution of higher education must provide opioid and fentanyl prevention education and awareness information to all students. Education may be offered in person or online and must include information about Washington’s Good Samaritan Law.
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Naloxone and fentanyl strips must be made available to students on campus in various accessible locations.
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Institutions must provide staff working in residence halls training and education on administering naloxone.
For the purpose of assisting a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, an institution of higher education may obtain and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication through a standing order prescribed and dispensed in accordance with RCW 69.41.095.
GLOSSARY TERMS
RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SS 19.01pr Opioid and Fentanyl Prevention Education-Medication Through Standing Order
SOURCE INFORMATION
CONTENT OWNER. The primary responsibility for this policy belongs to:
Dean of Student Engagement and Support
PRIMARY CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR (Director/Dean)
Dean of Student Engagement and Support
REVIEW PERIOD
As needed. Requires President’s Leadership Team approval.
REVIEW HISTORY
2025-Aug 25 Approved and adopted by President’s Leadership Team
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